All Outputs (11)

Dolly: A Voice from the Asylum (2024)
Thesis
Wood, L. (2024). Dolly: A Voice from the Asylum. (Thesis)

During my initial visit to the abandoned building of Lancaster Moor Asylum, I stood peering through the padlocked railings steadying my hands to take photographs that captured a lost world. Further research led me to the black-and-white photograph... Read More about Dolly: A Voice from the Asylum.

The Indian choir, ensemble and Vedic traditions (2024)
Thesis
Joshi, R. (2024). The Indian choir, ensemble and Vedic traditions. (Thesis). University of Salford

In this commentary, I provide the details of four Indian choir projects: how I planned, prepared the musical repertoire, compositions, technical plans, and marketing and how I delivered the high-profile concerts. It was my aspiration to create an I... Read More about The Indian choir, ensemble and Vedic traditions.

Immersive New Media And Abuse: Should There Be Regulations For How Interpersonal Abuse Is Broadcasted In Online Media? (2024)
Thesis
PYKE, L. (2024). Immersive New Media And Abuse: Should There Be Regulations For How Interpersonal Abuse Is Broadcasted In Online Media?. (Thesis). University of Salford

Media effect theorists have debated the extent to which media has influence over its audience with some believing that ‘heavy viewing’ may increase vulnerability, resulting in broadcasters introducing guidelines to reduce potential harm. These modera... Read More about Immersive New Media And Abuse: Should There Be Regulations For How Interpersonal Abuse Is Broadcasted In Online Media?.

The Role Of Harmony In The Construction Of A Machine Aesthetic In Electronic Dance Music (2024)
Thesis
Harding, R. (2024). The Role Of Harmony In The Construction Of A Machine Aesthetic In Electronic Dance Music. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis represents the first extended study of harmonic practices and their significance in electronic dance music. Focusing on analysis of recordings from the 1970s–1990s, it identifies three distinctive harmonic practices which help to define w... Read More about The Role Of Harmony In The Construction Of A Machine Aesthetic In Electronic Dance Music.

Playful Science Engagement and Interactive Interpretation Prototyping: An Exploratory Study for the Science and Industry Museum (2024)
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Buckingham, C. (2024). Playful Science Engagement and Interactive Interpretation Prototyping: An Exploratory Study for the Science and Industry Museum. (Thesis). University of Salford

Facilitating playful, informal learning about scientific subjects is both a rising and challenging area of research. Science museum settings offer an interesting opportunity to study this topic through the perspective of visitor engagement with STEM... Read More about Playful Science Engagement and Interactive Interpretation Prototyping: An Exploratory Study for the Science and Industry Museum.

Reframing the Discourse – How Effective Youth Theatre Recruitment Practice Can Minimise Engagement Barriers for Priority Participants (2024)
Thesis
Crompton, N. (2024). Reframing the Discourse – How Effective Youth Theatre Recruitment Practice Can Minimise Engagement Barriers for Priority Participants. (Thesis). University of Salford

Organisations who deliver youth theatre must consider not only how they recruit participants but who they recruit to ensure children and young people most in need of pervasive skill development benefit from funded extra-curricular provision. Drama... Read More about Reframing the Discourse – How Effective Youth Theatre Recruitment Practice Can Minimise Engagement Barriers for Priority Participants.

California Dreamin': Popular Music and Place-Myths of California (2024)
Thesis
Aspden, R. (2024). California Dreamin': Popular Music and Place-Myths of California. (Thesis). University of Salford

In this thesis I develop a concept of southern California place-myths based on themes from a selection of popular songs from the earliest phase of California statehood (c. 1849) through the first half of the 1970s, examining the role that music plays... Read More about California Dreamin': Popular Music and Place-Myths of California.

"Like One of Us": Examining the Authenticity, Parasocial Relationships and Influence of Stand-Up Comedian Podcast Hosts (2024)
Thesis
Maloney Yorganci, K. T. (2024). "Like One of Us": Examining the Authenticity, Parasocial Relationships and Influence of Stand-Up Comedian Podcast Hosts. (Thesis). University of Salford

Podcasting is a medium that has received insufficient academic attention despite being on the rise with recent increases in both audience numbers and advertising revenue. This thesis utilizes mixed method research to investigate the perceived authent... Read More about "Like One of Us": Examining the Authenticity, Parasocial Relationships and Influence of Stand-Up Comedian Podcast Hosts.

Dementia Performance And Environment: An Exploration Of Dementia Friendly Performance And The Importance Of Space And Place (2024)
Thesis
Dare, E. (2024). Dementia Performance And Environment: An Exploration Of Dementia Friendly Performance And The Importance Of Space And Place. (Thesis). University of Salford

This research looks at the design of the theatrical environment and how this is important in access to theatre for those living with dementia. It looks at the importance of scenography not just as a visual method of communication, but as a technique... Read More about Dementia Performance And Environment: An Exploration Of Dementia Friendly Performance And The Importance Of Space And Place.

The Euphonium: A Musical Journey (2024)
Thesis
SCHWARTZ, P. (2024). The Euphonium: A Musical Journey. (Thesis). University of Salford

This Doctor of Musical Arts research portfolio explores the euphonium soloist’s status within a variety of aspects of the classical music profession. Specifically, the role of the euphonium is investigated through practical application in distinct... Read More about The Euphonium: A Musical Journey.

Citizen Participation and Strategic Communication through Twitter: Food Waste Awareness in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (2024)
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Alkorbi, N. (2024). Citizen Participation and Strategic Communication through Twitter: Food Waste Awareness in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (Thesis)

This study investigates the under-researched topic of the extent to which – and how – Twitter is used to undertake food waste awareness campaigns by food bank organisations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). It provides a better understanding of... Read More about Citizen Participation and Strategic Communication through Twitter: Food Waste Awareness in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.