iTunes U is one of the rubrics in the multimedia administration program, iTunes, by Apple, with which it is possible to download video and audio documentaries on to your computer, your MP3 player or your Smart Phone, among others, from universities and culture centers around the world.
ZKM on iTunes U
The ZKM | Center for Art and Media is worldwide an unique culture institution, which engages theoretically and practically with the New Media and the impact these have on contemporary art, as well as on society as a whole. Going far beyond its function as a museum, the institute unites under one roof exhibitions and events, research and production, mediation and documentation. With iTunes U, the ZKM provides the possibility to experience its research and artistic content in the form of symposia, exhibitions or events independently of time and place.
Suggestions for the Use of iTunes U
- In iTunes you can find a search field above right in which you can search through the entire iTunes range according to key words.
- Should you be searching for particular ZKM material, please use the extended search function on iTunes Store by entering the words »iTunes U« and »ZKM«.
- Contributions, which you download, will be stored via an automatically attached Playlist, which you may administer yourself.
The iTunes software is required for the use of iTunes U
The program iTunes by Apple is a media player and a reduced browser with additional functions. The program can be used to replay, convert, organize and purchase music, audiobooks, podcasts, films, iPhone and iPad applications and games. iTunes is currently undergoing further development for the Mac OS X, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 platforms. For Mac OS 9 and Windows 2000, other versions are also available. For Linux users, iTunes is unfortunately not available.
Link for downloading iTunes for the use of iTunes U:
- Download iTunes for Windows or Mac-OS Apple under: www.itunes.com
- Install iTunes and reboot your computer.
- Now go to your Internet browser on the following page: http://itunes.apple.com/de/institution/zentrum-fuer-kunst-und-medientechnologie/id399194975
ZKM | Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe
Lorenzstr. 19
76135 Karlsruhe
www.zkm.de