Emerging Media

If you’re seeking to transform the way people engage with information, entertainment, the environment, and one another, there’s no better place to be. New York City has always been the heart of the global media universe; combine that with Brooklyn’s status as one of the fastest-growing tech hubs on the planet and access to one of the most diverse sets of industries and user populations, and it makes sense that it’s now a powerhouse in emerging media. 

But it’s not enough to explore what’s possible in the world of new technologies — we need to consider what’s worth creating and why. We believe in sharing information, democratizing technology, helping the world emerge as a better place, and ensuring that new media is transparent, equitable, and accessible to all. 

NYU Tandon’s Integrated Digital Media program is a STEAM engine driving creative practice, experimentation, media design, and engineering. Projects include using motion capture technology to reimagine theatrical performance; harnessing AR/VR to radically change the way people engage with information, entertainment, the environment, and one another; creating citizen science tools to empower New York City residents; and helping NASA develop next-generation user interfaces for space exploration. 

And the Game Innovation Lab at Tandon is exploring the symbiotic relationship between video and digital gaming, computer science, and artificial intelligence. The implications go far beyond avatars and game controllers: the work done at the Lab could lead to profound innovations in automated systems able to run processes for everything from building HVAC systems to global shipping.