MA/PgDip

Digital Performance

3 good reasons to study Digital Performance at Salford:

This creative interdisciplinary course is future focused, training you to be entrepreneurial in your approach
Develop skills in performance in relation to technological developments
Learn to be a flexible thinker and excellent communicator

This is a broad interdisciplinary practice-based course that reflects the growing need to employ creative devising and design methods to a range of work modes, from traditional theatre settings to interactive cinema, the human-computer interface, pervasive media and creative media.

This course has been developed as a direct response to our need to take a more expansive view of the relationship of the performer and developing technologies; in particular, but not exclusively, the human-to-digital technology interface. Through this course you will develop the ability to think dynamically and creatively, and act originally, working through theoretical concepts and creative practice.

Course details

Course Structure

The modular structure reflects the practice as research focus for the course which is supported by the critical and historical issues of liveness; the impact of new technologies on human performance, performativity, digital revolution and the need for new paradigms of performance. You will learn to utilise both traditional and unconventional research methodologies, becoming increasingly independent as the course progresses. You will learn and develop through both group and individual learning paths and will engage with a wide range of experts from the fields of performance, media and science.

Semester 1

Core module

Practice as Research level 1

Using your own proposal as a starting point you will work with a personal tutor to develop a study plan.

Critical Contexts

This focuses on the impact of the digital revolution on human performance.

Professionally led Creative Group Project

Masterclasses

Research methodology

Semester 2

Creative Interactions

This largely practical module will explore a range of different creative interactive methodologies.

Practice as Research level 2

You will also have the opportunity to select a module that supports your practice from the range of Masters courses on offer at MediaCityUK.

Semester 3

Practice as Research Masters Level

Professional Engagement Project

Final Presentation

This last semester will be led by the final development stage of your research project. It will conclude with a major presentation of your work. As part of this development you will design and implement a professional development business plan to define the potential market place for you and your work.

Course Enquiries

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