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Newcastle University: Digital Media
| Institution | Newcastle University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Arts and Cultures View department profile |
| Web | https://www.ncl.ac.uk/hass |
| Study type | Research |
Summary
The Digital Media PhD is part of the Fine Art programme of study. We offer PhD supervision in two main areas of digital media.
Digital arts practice is led by Dr Tom Schofield. It includes topics such as:
emerging technologies and experimental practice art and science practice transdisciplinary practice interactivity and human-computer interaction in arts practice data visualisation and creative practice affective computing and creative practice applied philosophy philosophy of cognition contemporary art and media theory new production environments and living labs open source culture and creativity crowdsourcing and creativity.
Digital media in museum, gallery and heritage settings is led by Dr Areti Galani. It includes topics such as:
online museum, gallery and heritage experiences social software and its implications for the cultural sector design and use of mobile, personal and ubiquitous technologies in cultural settings study and understanding of social museum experiences theory and practice of visitor studies ethnographic and ethnomethodological approaches in the study of museum experiences.
Facilities:
You have access to top quality facilities at the International Centre for Cultural and Heritage Studies and Culture Lab. Culture Lab’s facilities include a stock of film cameras and editing suites, as well as motion-capture, animation and sound-mixing technology.
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree and preferably a merit master's degree, or international equivalent. International Students: To study this course you need to meet our Band 7 English Language requirements: Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills). If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree and preferably a merit master's degree, or international equivalent. International Students: To study this course you need to meet our Band 7 English Language requirements: Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills). If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree and preferably a merit master's degree, or international equivalent. International Students: To study this course you need to meet our Band 7 English Language requirements: Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills). If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree and preferably a merit master's degree, or international equivalent. International Students: To study this course you need to meet our Band 7 English Language requirements: Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills). If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. |
| Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
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