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Tampere University

TEA.785 Cyborg-Avatar-Virtual, 4 cr

Step into the future of performance with Cyborg, Avatar, Virtual—a bold MA-level workshop at Tampere University (4–13 May 2026) that challenges you to act, imagine, and create with technology as your co-conspirator. Guided by Davide Giovanzana and inspired by Haraway and Xenofeminism, this course invites actors and theatre creators to explore new theatrical narratives beyond techno-utopias and human boundaries.
Implementation period
4.5.2026 - 13.5.2026
Registration period
3.9.2026 at 8.00 - 4.10.2026 at 23.59
Modes of study
Contact teaching
Fees
120
Study level
Advanced studies
Study fields
Culture and languages
Language of instruction
Finnish
English
City
Tampere
Grading scale
Pass-Fail

Course completion at Open University

The course will be organized as a ten-day intensive course in May 2026.

The right to study will be granted based on the motivation letter and the total number of applicants after the application period has ended. A short motivation letter must be attached to the application form.

Required prior knowledge

The theatre arts courses at the Open University are intended only for professional actors.

Implementations and registration

Small group teaching, May 2026, 4 cr

Course dates
4.5.2026 - 13.5.2026
Modes of study
Contact teaching
Language of instruction
Finnish
English
Registration period
9.3.2026 at 8.00 - 10.4.2026 at 23.59
Location
Tampere
Fees
120
Registration

Course objectives

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Contact us

Do you need advice about applying or planning your studies?
Do not hesitate to contact us by email open.studies.tau@tuni.fi or by phone +358 294 520 881.

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