Why QMU ?
The course is designed to meet not just the current industry shift towards digital , but also future hybrid developments in the industry . You ’ ll be well placed to produce creative content to compete in an increasingly digitalised performing arts field .
You will work in a personal and collegiate environment that nurtures creative talent , which will enable you to build your digital performance portfolio .
You ’ ll be part of an international cohort of students working closely and collaboratively with staff . You ’ ll benefit from a range of professional expertise including input from leading practitioners in the field . The focus of this MA is unique in Scotland and the UK .
Modules To obtain a PgCert , you will complete :
Online Performance Practice ( 20 credits / Theories and Histories of Performance on the Internet ( 20 credits )/ Performance Making for Digital Audiences ( 20 credits )
To obtain a PgDip , you will also complete :
Practice Research ( 20 credits )/ The Only Way is Ethics : Art Representation and Ethics ( 20 credits )/ plus a 20-credit elective such as the Student Initiated Module , Planning and Marketing Cultural Projects , or Fundraising , Finance and Development .
For an MA you will also complete a Master ’ s Dissertation Project ( 60 credits ), which can be practice-based if desired .
The modules listed are correct at time of publication ( November 2021 ) but are subject to change . In the event that modules change , QMU will seek to use reasonable endeavours to ensure that there is no detrimental impact on students .
Careers
This course aims to help students develop their own freelance career , but will also meet the growing needs of arts organisations seeking to develop their digital content or delivery . Potential career paths include as performers , writers , directors , broadcasting advisors , digital content creators , or in-house digital producers . We also support entrepreneurial graduates to set up their own businesses . Since 2014 we have supported a range of graduate start up media and performance production businesses through our Business Innovation Zone .
Placements
There are several opportunities to apply the theory and practice you learn on ‘ real world ’ projects . You can choose to undertake a placement through the Student Initiated Module , working directly with other individuals or organisations , and also your practical dissertation project offers opportunities for industry experience . Students are responsible for proposing and securing their own placement host and related costs ( eg travel and accommodation ) but we will help you with CVs and provide networking opportunities with a range of organisations .
Entry requirements
A UK honours degree or equivalent OR significant work experience in cultural organisations or festivals .
International : You will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 6.5 with no individual component score less than 6.0 .
Other information
Exit awards : MA ( 180 credits )/ PgDip ( 120 credits )/ PgCert ( 60 credits )
Single module study : Available . Contact John Dean for further information .
Delivery : At QMU , with some blended elements
Duration : 1 year full-time OR 2-7 years part-time
Start date : September 2022 . Part-time students can also start in January 2023 .
Application deadline : None . See pages 171-172 for more information on how to apply .
Class sizes : Class sizes will depend on modules chosen but will normally be between 10-25 students . Workshops will be restricted in size and you will work in small groups .
Fees : See pages 178-183
More information : John Dean , Programme Leader ( jdean @ qmu . ac . uk ) or Admissions ( admissions @ qmu . ac . uk )
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