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Academy of Live Technology: MSc Creative Technologies for Live Events
| Institution | Academy of Live Technology |
|---|---|
| Department | Academy of Live Technology |
| Web | https://academyoflivetechnology.co.uk/ |
| admissions@altech.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01977659880 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
**Our MSc in Creative Technologies for Live Events aims to equip students with the technical, academic and professional skills necessary to be creative innovators and technologists within live events and the wider creative industries.**
The MSc Creative Technologies programme will be delivered using a blended learning approach, combining face-to-face sessions with online and practical work as appropriate. Face to face delivery will take place at Academy of Live Technology on Production Park.
The programme seeks to provide students with a challenging, supportive and inclusive environment where students learn through Praxis; combining critical thinking, practical experimentation and reflection. Depending on their eventual career direction, students are encouraged to develop their own area of expertise and can opt to explore a range of technological practices or focus on a particular area of specialism (e.g. lighting, sound, video, interactive & immersive systems or system programming & control).
A range of learning and teaching methods will be employed, including (face-to-face or online) lectures, seminars, tutorials, discussion groups, guest speakers and master classes. A significant amount of personal study time is expected to be undertaken by the student comprising, for example, background reading, online activities, assessment work and preparation for sessions.
The course includes three subject specialist modules and two modules that you will share with students on other Postgraduate courses. During the course, students are encouraged to use their continuing professional practice as part of their research process and build on our close relationships with the Live Events Industry; engaging in live projects and developing plans for new creative projects coupled with a higher level of academic study and learning.
**This course is ideal for you if...**
_ You are excited about the challenge of solving technical problems on large scale events and experimenting with new technologies.
_ You’re about to graduate from a BA/BSc course in a related area and wish to increase your employability and gain a competitive edge with an advanced qualification in your area of specialism.
_ You want to expand your knowledge and experience into live event spectacles such as arena and stadium shows.
_ You want to diversify from related fields such as engineering, software development or computer science.
_ You want to develop your own product/service and launch to the live events marketplace.
_ You want to change career direction to develop and establish yourself as a creative technologist.
_ You have worked in the industry and are now looking to validate your experience with an advanced recognised qualification.
**The programme aims to:**
_ Provide graduates and those with professional experience of working in the Live Events or related industries the opportunity to develop their knowledge, understanding and critical insight into the principles and practices underpinning innovation and entrepreneurship within the live events and creative industries
_ Provide rigorous opportunities for advanced study, research and embedded practice led by specialists in the field that are focused to enable you to build, enhance and take ownership over your own entrepreneurial practice.
**Key features:**
_ Provides the opportunity to study via blended delivery methods to support working professionals engage flexibly with their studies.
_ Provides the opportunity to develop and deepen your skills, experience and knowledge of creative practice within a specialised institution situated within a global overview through The University of Bolton and Academy of Live Technology’s networks and links to the contemporary Live Events Industries.
_ Gives access to the unique commercial opportunities offered through Academy of Live Technology's connection with Production Park and the range of Live Events Businesses situated on the campus.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have at least a lower second class (2.2) honours degree (or equivalent) in any subject or five years’ relevant work experience. If you hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, you may provide a transcript or other documentation that details your prior study. Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate your professional experience via a portfolio of attested work. Please contact the programme leader to discuss your options. If you wish to gain admission on the basis of five years’ relevant work experience, you’ll be required to attend an online or face-to-face interview and present evidence in the form of a portfolio of work and examples that demonstrate your suitability and aptitude for the course. The evidence should be presented in electronic format and attested by an independent person. The independent person could be a current or former lecturer or an employer who has a more senior role than yourself. The Academy of Live Technology is looking for candidates who can demonstrate a clear style and commitment to their professional practice and who will benefit from experiencing this area of study. We'll consider applications where appropriate work experience can be demonstrated in lieu of, or in addition to, the published academic qualifications in line with the Academy of Live Technology's Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) procedures. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). |
| Location | Academy of Live Technology Unit 53/55 Lidgate Crescent - Langthwaite Grange Ind. Est. South Kirkby WF9 3NR |
Fees
| England | 5500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 5500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5500 GBP for Year 1 |
Master of Arts - MA (PG)
Summary
**Our MSc in Creative Technologies for Live Events aims to equip students with the technical, academic and professional skills necessary to be creative innovators and technologists within live events and the wider creative industries.**
The MSc Creative Technologies programme will be delivered using a blended learning approach, combining face-to-face sessions with online and practical work as appropriate. Face to face delivery will take place at Backstage Academy on Production Park.
The programme seeks to provide students with a challenging, supportive and inclusive environment where students learn through Praxis; combining critical thinking, practical experimentation and reflection. Depending on their eventual career direction, students are encouraged to develop their own area of expertise and can opt to explore a range of technological practices or focus on a particular area of specialism (e.g. lighting, sound, video, interactive & immersive systems or system programming & control).
A range of learning and teaching methods will be employed, including (face-to-face or online) lectures, seminars, tutorials, discussion groups, guest speakers and master classes. A significant amount of personal study time is expected to be undertaken by the student comprising, for example, background reading, online activities, assessment work and preparation for sessions.
The course includes three subject specialist modules and two modules that you will share with students on other Postgraduate courses. During the course, students are encouraged to use their continuing professional practice as part of their research process and build on our close relationships with the Live Events Industry; engaging in live projects and developing plans for new creative projects coupled with a higher level of academic study and learning.
**This course is ideal for you if...**
_ You are excited about the challenge of solving technical problems on large scale events and experimenting with new technologies.
_ You’re about to graduate from a BA/BSc course in a related area and wish to increase your employability and gain a competitive edge with an advanced qualification in your area of specialism.
_ You want to expand your knowledge and experience into live event spectacles such as arena and stadium shows.
_ You want to diversify from related fields such as engineering, software development or computer science.
_ You want to develop your own product/service and launch to the live events marketplace.
_ You want to change career direction to develop and establish yourself as a creative technologist.
_ You have worked in the industry and are now looking to validate your experience with an advanced recognised qualification.
**The programme aims to:**
_ Provide graduates and those with professional experience of working in the Live Events or related industries the opportunity to develop their knowledge, understanding and critical insight into the principles and practices underpinning innovation and entrepreneurship within the live events and creative industries
_ Provide rigorous opportunities for advanced study, research and embedded practice led by specialists in the field that are focused to enable you to build, enhance and take ownership over your own entrepreneurial practice.
**Key features:**
_ Provides the opportunity to study via blended delivery methods to support working professionals engage flexibly with their studies.
_ Provides the opportunity to develop and deepen your skills, experience and knowledge of creative practice within a specialised institution situated within a global overview through The University of Bolton and Backstage Academy’s networks and links to the contemporary Live Events Industries.
_ Gives access to the unique commercial opportunities offered through Backstage Academy’s connection with Production Park and the range of Live Events Businesses situated on the campus.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have at least a lower second class (2.2) honours degree (or equivalent) in any subject or five years’ relevant work experience. If you hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, you may provide a transcript or other documentation that details your prior study. Alternatively, you may be able to demonstrate your professional experience via a portfolio of attested work. Please contact the programme leader to discuss your options. If you wish to gain admission on the basis of five years’ relevant work experience, you’ll be required to attend an online or face-to-face interview and present evidence in the form of a portfolio of work and examples that demonstrate your suitability and aptitude for the course. The evidence should be presented in electronic format and attested by an independent person. The independent person could be a current or former lecturer or an employer who has a more senior role than yourself. The University is looking for candidates who can demonstrate a clear style and commitment to their professional practice and who will benefit from experiencing this area of study. We'll consider applications where appropriate work experience can be demonstrated in lieu of, or in addition to, the published academic qualifications in line with the University’s Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) procedures. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). |
| Location | Academy of Live Technology Unit 53/55 Lidgate Crescent - Langthwaite Grange Ind. Est. South Kirkby WF9 3NR |
Fees
| England | 5250 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 5250 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 5250 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 5250 GBP for Whole course |
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