Applied Screen Studies: Practice as Research (PhD)

This PhD enables students to incorporate practice into their doctoral study, taking an approach which understands practice as a mode of research, or as the application of research.The project must be led by clear research questions, with the practice element working as a means to investigate, challenge or respond to those questions. The practice element can take a variety of forms and proportions (with a minimum of 30% and a maximum of 50%), but in all cases represents the exploration of critical, theoretical or historical issues in Film and TelevisionScreen Studies, through a practice-based output.The various forms of this applied screen practice include, but are not limited to:A critical video essayA moving image andor audio documentary or experimental filmCurated screeningsAn exhibition of creative works or artefactsA digital installationAn innovative collaboration with a partner institutionAn engagement and impact project at regional, national andor international levelDuration - 3-4 years full-time

A good Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Experience and/or training in the field or form related to the practice element of the proposed research is welcome.