People
School of Arts and Creative Technologies
Inspiring the artists, practitioners and creative industry leaders of tomorrow.
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Our subjects
We are a thriving interdisciplinary community defined by five creative subject areas. Explore how our unique combination of courses, pioneering research and community engagement will shape your creative journey.
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Research and practice
Groundbreaking research and practice to enhance culture, society and the arts in the UK and throughout the world.
Our multidisciplinary school opens up new and exciting fields in research between performance, creativity and technology.
External engagement
Working with communities, heritage and commercial organisations for the public good.
Our engagement activities include weekly concerts, industry masterclasses with renowned artists and practitioners, as well as support for commercial feature films, TV projects and games.
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Where creativity meets innovation
The School of Arts and Creative Technologies is where inspired storytelling, innovative creative practice and cutting-edge technologies intersect.
Our approach to music, theatre, film and television, games and immersive interactive experiences, and creative industries management integrates theory, practice, academic excellence, vocational relevance and technological innovation. We aspire to be at the forefront, nationally and internationally, of teaching, research and external engagement across this wide range of artistic and technological domains.
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News
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We’re thrilled to celebrate a new publication by #ACT academics Federico Pendenza, Marianna Cortesi, and Elizabeth Haddon in the journal Music and Arts in Action!
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To celebrate The Art of Directing: Making Magic in Film and Television by Tim Leandro, a stellar panel of film and TV creatives shared behind-the-scenes insights and career moments — giving students a rare glimpse into the magic of directing for screen.
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Daniel Hogan has made it to the finals of the competition which will take place in December 2025.
Events
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Join us for the third year theatre students Mainstage Production of Antigone
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Join us for the third year theatre students Mainstage Production of Antigone
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Join us for the third year theatre students Mainstage Production.
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In this weeks Contemorary Music Research Seminar, we are joined by Sarah Dacey.
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A landmark score of the eighteenth century, Haydn’s masterpiece, The Creation, showcases the composer's striking orchestration and unparalleled mastery of choral writing, evoking a technicolour array of natural wonders.
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Following a string of sold-out performances last December, Raymond Briggs’ magical Christmas story, The Snowman, returns to York this festive season with live music by the Shepherd Brass Band.
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Following a string of sold-out performances last December, Raymond Briggs’ magical Christmas story, The Snowman, returns to York this festive season with live music by the Shepherd Brass Band.
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Following a string of sold-out performances last December, Raymond Briggs’ magical Christmas story, The Snowman, returns to York this festive season with live music by the Shepherd Brass Band.
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