MFA Performance and Technology at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

A two-year Master of Fine Art for performance makers, creative technologists, designers and interdisciplinary artists to experiment through artistic practice with technologies in performance-making. It combines studio projects, seminars, technical workshops and independent research, and is linked to the Centre for Performance, Technology and Equity. The award is a Master of Fine Art in Performance and Technology.

Duration: 2 years full-time only  |  Intake: October 2027 (subject to validation)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 follows a pathway of bespoke training and modules drawn from the MA Advanced Theatre Practice and MA Scenography courses, covering generative, haptic, visual and aural technologies, collaborative and interdisciplinary making, ethics, sustainability and accessibility, and entrepreneurial strategies. Year 2 culminates in a Sustained Independent Project, which may be a self-led practice research project or a placement on Central productions.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared to work as practitioners, innovators and thinkers across diverse performance platforms and industries.

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