In our ever-changing world, researchers at the DAN School leverage multimedia technologies through various research methodologies and examine the benefits and drawbacks of the use of mass media by performers or audience members. Interactivity and its potential strengths and drawbacks are also a focus of inquiry.
The research themes include:
- Music and gaming
- Integration of live performance and multimedia contexts
- Use of virtual and augmented reality in live performance
- Experimental music, electronic music and installation, and sound art
- Habits of media users
- Media and health outcomes
- Performing arts engagement through social media
- Music television, music for film and television
| Researcher | Projects |
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Lind
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The Impact of Structural Features of Sound in the Music of Video Games Examine how composers and game designers use features of sound and music to non-verbally communicate narrative, emotion, and desired player actions in video games How visual, narrative, and sound elements interact within games How players use their previous knowledge through media tropes to inform new experiences in video games |
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Pegley  |
Music and politics Music and mass media Music and visual culture |
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Shannon
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Multi-disciplinary benefit concert for and about Ukraine (Produced by PALENAI Piano Duo) in December 2022 featuring works by Ukrainian and Ukrainian-Canadian composers, the history of music education as well as the art, history, and culture of Ukraine. |
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Wheeler
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You Should Have Stayed Home in VR: An auto-biographical retelling of the frightening events that took place on the streets of Toronto during the 2010 G20 summit protests. In-person audiences can watch Tommy Taylor perform in person, while the action unfolds in VR on screen; 10 audience members can join the performance in VR using an internet-connected VR headset (Quest, Vive, etc.); and a Livestream that combines in-person and VR footage can be experienced remotely on-screen. |
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Rogalsky
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Recreation and Performance of Historical Music Works Sound Installation Research |
