IMA Summer Institute: Emerging Technologies

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Program Overview

The IMA Summer Institute: Emerging Technologies is an interdisciplinary summer program for young people interested in emerging media technologies, while also introducing them to the topics offered at our Interactive Media Arts (IMA) major at NYU Shanghai. Like IMA, the Summer School Program is a playful and collaborative experience designed to inspire students to pursue their own interests, explore the recently possible, design inclusively and drive changes through creativity and technology. 

Students will be immersed in the fascinating world of emerging technologies, participating in an engaging hands-on learning experience. The goal of this program is to offer a unique opportunity for teenage students to explore a diverse array of elective crash courses, similar to the ones offered for NYU Shanghai students, covering creative fields such as Machine Learning, Robotics, Creative Coding, Game Design, and New Media. Additionally, students will have the chance to synthesize their knowledge and creativity by completing a final project that showcases their skills and passions.

Program Highlights:

Students attending the summer institute will enjoy an immersive experience as they learn from top international academics at NYU Shanghai. They will benefit from access to cutting-edge technology equipment and facilities, allowing them to develop creative projects utilizing emerging technologies. They will engage in collaborative learning with talented and passionate IMA students and alumni, who will share peer perspectives on transitioning to university life and how to thrive in a rigorous academic environment. Additionally, participants will experience full immersion in English and have numerous opportunities to network and become part of a unique international community of scholars, artists, and changemakers. The program will conclude with a final presentation and exhibition of their work, during which outstanding students may receive awards in recognition of their excellence throughout the program.

Instructors

Junnan Chen

Junnan Chen is Assistant Professor in Media Theory at the Department of Interactive Media Art. Prior to joining NYU Shanghai, she received her Ph.D at Princeton University, with a joint-degree of Interdisciplinary Humanities and East Asian Studies. Her research and teaching interests range widely: from media theory, feminist theory, extraterrestrial imaginaries, to the philosophy of time. She is currently completing her book manuscript, tentatively titled Expressing Time: Cybernetic Aesthetics and Cold War Japan, a work that explores distinct phenomenologies of time expressed in artworks produced in and about Japan—itself a transfiguration of a wide range of conflicts, from ideological to technological, that define the Cold War.

Gottfried Haider

Gottfried Haider is an artist, educator, and software tool builder. He received a degree in Digital Arts from the University of Applied Arts in Vienna, and an MFA from the Design Media Arts program at UCLA. He currently holds the position of Assistant Arts Professor at NYU Shanghai. He has participated in numerous exhibitions and media art festivals internationally and his work has been recognized with an Award of Distinction at Prix Ars Electronica and a Lumen Futures Award. He has been the recipient of a Fulbright Scholarship as well as a Processing Foundation Fellowship for working towards building tools of empowerment and access at the convergence of art and technology. His personal practice considers the intersection of technology and the quotidian, and with a close engagement with hardware and software, explores nuanced perspectives in the realm of entirely mediated existence.

Marcela Godoy

Marcela Godoy is the Area Head and an Associate Arts Professor of Interactive Media Arts (IMA) at NYU Shanghai. She has been an IMA faculty member since 2015. She is an educator, designer, and maker. She holds a Master’s degree in Interaction Telecommunications from New York University and a Professional degree in Architecture from the Technical University Federico Santa Maria. In the past, she was part of the team of YesYesNo, a multidisciplinary company that specializes in interactive art installations and commercial interactive projects. With a background in architecture and interaction design, her work takes a wide range of research and form such as interactive and kinetic structures, wearables, data physicalization, toys, and upcycled artifacts, among others. Additionally, she has extensive research and experience in creating interactive projects both in the art and commercial industry.

Jung Hyun Moon

Moon, Jung Hyun is an Assistant Arts Professor of Interactive Media Arts (IMA) and the Interactive Media Arts (IMA) Low Res Program Coordinator at NYU Shanghai. He holds a Master’s degree from the Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP) at New York University (NYU). His research-based pedagogy and contributions to the open-source library ml5.js focus on making artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and emerging technologies more accessible. Through interdisciplinary new media work, Moon bridges experimental and mainstream approaches across the visual and performing arts, collaborating with choreographers, dancers, and musicians. His creative practice integrates algorithmic animation, machine learning, real-time motion tracking, audio visualization, projection mapping, and web-based Extended Reality (XR) applications.

Xingchen Zhang

Xingchen Zhang is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Interactive Media Arts (IMA) and vice director of Digital Heritage Lab at NYU Shanghai. Prior to joining NYU Shanghai, he was a visiting researcher for the Game Lab at the University of California, San Diego. He holds a PhD from Shanghai University. Xingchen's research interests are derived from the game industry and focus on systematic game design and implementing the gaming approach in reality. He worked in the game industry as CTO, art director, project manager, technical artist. He has designed games and gaming experiences for multiple platforms, including AR & VR experiences.

Fees:

• Tuition: RMB 26,800
• The program covers tuition, lunch, and material fees.
• Accommodation is not included, and participants are responsible for additional expenses, including transportation and housing.

Eligibility & Application Process:

• This program is open to students aged 14–18 and is suitable for secondary school students with a strong interest in emerging media, creative technologies, digital art, and interactive design. Applicants are welcome to apply regardless of their prior academic background.
• The IMA Summer Institute comprises four mandatory courses, all taught entirely in English, whose objectives complement each other to provide a comprehensive introduction to relevant topics and applications in emergent media. All of these courses are introductory and do not require any prerequisites or prior knowledge in the field. The requirements for completing the program are to attend and complete the projects for the four mandatory courses.
• 1st Round Application Deadline: March 22, 2026
  • Application Period: January 21 - March 22
  • Admissions Decisions: March 23 - May 10
• 2nd Round Application Deadline: May 10, 2026
  • Application Period: March 23 - May 10
  • Admissions Decisions: May 11 - May 29

*It is recommended that applicants submit their applications as early as possible.

*Note: Summer programs do not sponsor student visas.

Contact Information:

• Email: shanghai.ima.summer@nyu.edu
• Phone: +86-21-20595399 (Available Monday to Friday, 1-4PM CST, except for holidays)