The study of incorporating technology and multimedia elements into live performances, including projection mapping, digital soundscapes, and interactive installations.
Music Theory: Understanding the fundamentals of music notation, scales, chords, and harmony in order to compose original music or interpret existing works.
Acting Techniques: Developing skills in vocal and physical expression, emotional range, and character development.
Dance: Learning various forms of dance, such as ballet, jazz, modern, hip hop, or tap, and exploring movement in relation to music or storytelling.
Stagecraft: Understanding the technical aspects of designing, building, and managing sets, lighting, sound, and other elements of a live performance.
Multimedia Production: Utilizing technology for audio or visual effects, projection, live streaming, or interactive displays in order to enhance a performance or create immersive experiences.
Improvisation: Practicing spontaneity, creativity, and collaboration in order to create new material on the spot or respond to unexpected situations.
Scriptwriting and Storytelling: Developing narrative structures, characters, themes, and dialogue for various media, such as theater plays, film scripts, television scripts, or interactive games.
Performance Art: Exploring unconventional or experimental forms of expression, such as performance art, avant-garde theater, or interactive installations.
Cultural Context: Understanding the historical, social, cultural, or political context of a performance or artistic expression, and how it informs or challenges dominant cultural narratives.
Business and Marketing: Developing skills in networking, fundraising, grant writing, publicity, or entrepreneurship in order to sustain a career in the performing arts.
Dance Performance: A type of multimedia performance that consists of choreographed movements and music, typically performed by a group of dancers.
Theater Performance: A type of multimedia performance that includes acting, music, and spoken language. It can be a play, musical, or a combination of both.
Music Concerts: A type of multimedia performance that combines different types of music such as classical, jazz, rock, pop, and many more. It involves musical instruments, vocals, and sometimes, stage design.
Circus Performance: A type of multimedia performance that includes acrobatics, juggling, trapeze, tightrope walking, and other circus-related skills.
Stand-up Comedy: A type of multimedia performance where a comedian or group of comedians deliver funny jokes, stories, and impersonations in front of an audience.
Film or Video Production: A type of multimedia performance that involves filming and directing a movie, documentary, or any video-related content, typically for television, film, or streaming services.
Magic Shows: A type of multimedia performance that includes classic and modern illusions, sleight of hand, and other magic tricks.
Poetry readings: A type of multimedia performance that involves the reading, interpretation, and recital of poetry in front of a live audience.
Storytelling: A type of multimedia performance that involves the telling of stories through various media such as books, podcasts, videos, and live events.
Multimedia Art Installations: A type of multimedia performance that involves the use of audio, visual, and interactive elements to create a unique multimedia experience.
Improvisation Theater: A type of multimedia performance that involves impromptu acting, typically performed in front of a live audience.
Variety acts: A type of multimedia performance with a combination of different types of performances such as singing, dancing, and other variety acts.
Puppetry Performances: A type of multimedia performance that involves the use of puppets, typically performed in theaters, on television or in film productions.
Spoken Word Performance: A type of multimedia performance that involves spoken word poetry, speeches, or storytelling, often presented in a rhythmic and musical manner.
Virtual and augmented reality performances: A type of multimedia performance that is immersive and interactive and combines elements of virtual or augmented reality with live acting and music.