뉴미디어 현실과 예술 - 2007년 이후 한국영상학회의 최근 활동을 중심으로

The advent of new media has been a great catalyst for many artists, thus stimulating their creative drive. It is clear that science and technology have reached an important position in relation to modern art, but without the artists' understanding of advanced science and engineering, this integration of art and technology would not have been possible. This study focuses on the activities of the Korean Society of Media and Arts (KOSMA), presenting theories and discourse on new technologies and media, and on how artistic interpretations and practices in this regard have panned out in Korea over the last decade. KOSMA, founded in 1998, has been studying virtually all human activities that are fulfilled through a variety of media. This has allowed KOSMA actively to realize artistic creations and conduct research activities that reveal a variety of interests in media. KOSMA has endeavored to conduct multi-dimensional and integrated research projects under its motto “the multi-disciplinary expansion of academics” since 2007. This research purpose of KOSMA provides the basis for multi-disciplinary and integrated inquiries. It also reflects the research purpose to create new synergistic effects. KOSMA has provided meaningful forums with the keywords of many creative rendezvous instances involving recent technology and visual art as the main paradigm of research exploration. Through academic symposia and media art exhibitions, KOSMA has discussed a wide range of advanced concepts in art and technology within the context of it subject matter. The ultimate purpose of these activities is to pursue the integration of 21st century research exchanges as aggressive actions reflecting today’s media reality. This study, which looks back the activities over the past 10 years, would be a meaningful record and summary of contents that adds value to the constant efforts of the KOSMA.