Rimantas Plungė is a Professor at the Department of Contemporary Arts, Faculty of Arts, Vytautas Magnus University. His academic career spans over a decade, with significant contributions to media education and digital art research. Doctor of Sciences (2010) Professor (2020) Department of Contemporary Arts Faculty of Arts Plungė's research focuses on interdisciplinary art and media education , particularly how computer animation and artificial intelligence transform artistic creation. His work bridges digital culture with traditional media, exploring the evolution of visual storytelling in contemporary films and documentaries. His students' recent theses demonstrate applications of AI in filmmaking, data visualization in photography, and experimental documentary techniques. The research trends highlight digital humanities and ethical implications of technology in art. Plungė supervises advisees across diverse media projects, including: Dovydas Bučas - Documentary narrative authenticity Kajus Jurevičius - AI-algorithm collaboration in video art Ugnė Lisauskaitė - AI portrayal in cinema His work continues to shape modern media culture and creative education in Lithuania.
