Certificate in Dance and Digital Performance

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The Certificate in Dance and Digital Performance is a non-degree program that prepares students for dance career opportunities beyond live stage performance. It's a one-year program at Wichita State University that focuses on performing and producing dance for film and motion capture performance work.

The curriculum covers areas such as animation, video games, and VR, helping students develop skills in digital performance and production. Students will learn how to use technology to create and perform dance pieces, and how to work with directors and producers to bring a project to life.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Motion Capture Performers, Dance Animators, Virtual Reality Experience Designers, Video Game Dancers, or Film Choreographers. They can work in the entertainment industry, tech, or gaming, and have the skills to create innovative and engaging digital performances.