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Shaping Dance Improvisatory Processes Intertwined with Actual and Virtual Bodies: Exploring Sculptural Qualities Within Motion Capture Environments (2024)
Thesis

This practice-as-research investigates embodied dance improvisatory approaches within motion capture environments through a shaping process I call Sculptural Qualities. Sculptural Qualities, a term developed during this research, are processual and r... Read More about Shaping Dance Improvisatory Processes Intertwined with Actual and Virtual Bodies: Exploring Sculptural Qualities Within Motion Capture Environments.

Staging Queer Spirituality: New perspectives on self-identity through Minstrelsy as multiplastic archetypal persona-performance (2024)
Thesis

My thesis is based upon the findings from my post-graduate practice-as-research project.

I will propose a re-envisioning of the practice of Minstrelsy, not only as a traditional form of storytelling entertainment with its roots in ancient history... Read More about Staging Queer Spirituality: New perspectives on self-identity through Minstrelsy as multiplastic archetypal persona-performance.

Playful Science Engagement and Interactive Interpretation Prototyping: An Exploratory Study for the Science and Industry Museum (2024)
Thesis

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.

Immersive New Media And Abuse: Should There Be Regulations For How Interpersonal Abuse Is Broadcasted In Online Media? (2024)
Thesis

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?.

Dementia Performance And Environment: An Exploration Of Dementia Friendly Performance And The Importance Of Space And Place (2024)
Thesis

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.

"Like One of Us": Examining the Authenticity, Parasocial Relationships and Influence of Stand-Up Comedian Podcast Hosts (2024)
Thesis

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.

Reframing the Discourse – How Effective Youth Theatre Recruitment Practice Can Minimise Engagement Barriers for Priority Participants (2024)
Thesis

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.

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