Zurich University of Applied Sciences launches course for mobile content
The Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) is the first art college in Europe to launch its own three-year bachelor’s degree program in content production for new digital and mobile media.
Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) is the first art academy in Europe to launch its own three-year Bachelor's program in content production for the new digital and mobile media. The new "Cast" specialization at the ZHdK trains students for creative and design work in online media, Web 2.0 platforms, web radio and mobile TV. Cast graduates are to help shape the mobile media worlds in a way that creates identity, according to a statement from the university. The Austrian Martin Zimper has been appointed head of the new course. Zimper holds a doctorate in journalism and has management experience in radio and television projects. He has previously taught at art and journalism colleges in Vienna and Salzburg and runs his own media consultancy firm in Vienna.
