Masterclass: Immersive Storytelling in 360°

This masterclass is part of a series run by the Centre for Creative Technologies at University of Galway. Further information about the series can be found at: https://universityofgalway.ie/creative-tech/training/masterclasses/ 

This 2 hour workshop will explore 360° storytelling processes. Drawing on the artist's experiences with making 360° pieces in multiple languages and within different contexts, James will share what he has learned while referencing his work along with other international artists making work in this realm. No experience needed, this workshop is for anyone interested in telling stories, and how you might go about it in the digital space - touching on narrative structure, plot, character and the use of text and audio.

Speaker Bio

James Riordan is Artistic Director of Brú Theatre. 

His work in the digital space includes Ar Ais Arís (2020)- a merging of Irish language literature on immigration and VR\, which recently toured to the US and Canada. In 2024 he directed No Tempo por Agua, A 360° VR piece for Portuguese company Teatro Do Silencio which premiered in Lisbon. Ologon, a 360° musical experience shot throughout Mayo premiered in 2021. 

He was Digital Artist in Residence with University of Galway’s Centre for Creative Technologies in 2024 and has presented his work and facilitated VR workshops for multiple companies including Prime Cut (Belfast) and Central School of Drama (London) and Galway International Arts Festival.

Join online

To join via Zoom, you can register at: https://universityofgalway-ie.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ddeqz_QWR12QOhQ-sX4gJA