This dynamic and innovative programme is for students interested in the fast-moving world of digital design and production for events and live performance.

This dynamic and innovative programme is for students interested in the fast-moving world of digital design and production for events and live performance. It has been shaped by the practical, hands-on ethos of Guildhall School’s Production Arts Department – and it extends that ethos into work with new technologies that will shape the future of performance, media and entertainment.

About the programme

The programme will provide you with specialist training in the rapidly expanding field of digital design and production across event and entertainment artforms, such as theatre, live performance and VJing; installations and outdoor events; and animation and motion-graphics. It uses state of the art equipment and facilities in line with the latest industry developments. The teaching is practical and project-based.

You will work with professional designers, programmers and animators on a range of projects such as video design and operation for Guildhall theatre, opera and concert productions, conceiving and realising gallery installations, as well as a range of commercial projects with Guildhall Live Events, which creates immersive and interactive digital experiences across live and VR/XR settings with external partners, providing excellent industry experience.

The programme shares some of the professional theatre/live performance skills and theory modules within BA Production Arts. These are complemented by a more specialised series of modules related to interactive digital design, video design and content creation, technical management, system design and live operation/programming. Throughout the programme you will be able to attend cross-year seminars and lectures given by visiting guest artists.