Overview

This Acting for Digital Media programme at the University of Essex recognises that a performer has multiple pathways for employability and professional development, particularly looking at the role of the performer in the gaming industry.

With the advancement of digital technology, new pathways are opening up in performing arts and the course emphasises three keys areas of training: performance capture, voice skills for digital recordings and acting for camera.

The use of Motion / Performance capture in the industry is on the rise and there is a demand for performers with specific skill sets and experience in order to excel in the area. While the standard movement and voice skills provided at UG level form a base for most all performance work, this course focuses on understanding, working with, and making the most of new technology.

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The Acting for Digital Media course is unique in that it addresses training that allows actors to thrive by understanding and tailoring performances for the form of digital capture, recognising that understanding technology and developing methodologies of rehearsal and performance in order to achieve high quality work is different from simply adapting existing technique to fit a series of parameters

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Movement in the Volume

Recorded Voice

Acting for Camera

Movement

Industry Preparation

Portfolio Project

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-08 00:00:00 , National

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

76

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

76

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60

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

The applicants need to undertake a successful audition or video audition, plus have a first degree with an overall 2.2, or equivalent or suitable life and/or professional expertise.

They accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications they accept. Remember to tell them about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22350 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

22150 GBP / year

≈ 22150 GBP / year

Funding

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