Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a non-profit educational institution incorporated under the laws of the State of New York. Founded in 1985, and built around a world class faculty and staff, The Department of the Arts at Rensselaer (iEAR Studios -- integrated Electronic Arts at Rensselaer) is dedicated to interdisciplinary creative research in electronic arts. As an art program situated within the context of a technological university, we offer a unique creative environment in which to develop and realize innovative art. The program offers the opportunity to gain expansive knowledge of computer music, video art, new media techniques, and performance. The technical environment at Rensselaer affords a unique opportunity for individual and collaborative research projects.