Telepresence may be defined as “live video that allows for human-sized interactions, while offering clear sound and visual fidelity to individuals in remote rooms” (Miller et al. 2015).
This project explored the potential of telepresence for teaching and learning in the field of performing arts.
The project mainly facilitated international virtual mobility collaborations between theatre students at the University of Tampere (Finland) and Coventry University (UK), with a particular focus on acting in a foreign language. While providing students with opportunities to engage in intercultural collaborations and to develop valuable global attributes, the project promoted a more environmentally sustainable model, diminishing the need to move large groups of student actors across the globe for rehearsals, workshops and even performances.
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Davide Giovanzana
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Davide Giovanzana