Media and communications

This group comprises research and experimental development in media and communications.
Parent Category
Sub-Categories
Communication and media studies
Film, television and digital media
Journalism and professional writing
Other media and communication
 
 
 

Graduate Degree Programs in Media and communications

Doctor of Philosophy in Cinema and Media Studies (PhD)

The Ph.D. program offers students the opportunity to pursue Cinema and Media Studies through coursework, comprehensive exams, a viva, and a dissertation project. Students are expected to give primary attention to an area of expertise of their choice while training in the broader theoretical,...

Master of Arts in Cinema and Media Studies (MA)

The two-year M.A. program offers students the opportunity to pursue Cinema and Media Studies through coursework and an M.A. thesis project. Students are expected to give primary attention to an area of expertise of their choice while training in the broader theoretical, critical, and historical...

Master of Digital Media (MDM)

The Master of Digital Media (MDM) is a 16-month (including 12-months of work integrated learning) professional graduate degree that emphasizes collaborative, project-based learning where you will get hands-on experience developing digital media products. Informed by industry mentors and diverse...

Master of Fine Arts in Film Production (MFA)

Please note that applications for the MFA in Film Production are accepted on a biennial basis.  Applications for Fall 2024 will open in late September 2023. Film Production is a major component of Vancouver’s economy, as well as in cities across the globe. UBC has an over 45-year history of...

Master of Fine Arts in Film Production and Creative Writing (MFA)

Please note that the applications for the MFA in Film Production and Creative Writing are accepted on a biennial basis.  Applications for Fall 2024 will open in late September 2023. Film Production is a major component of Vancouver’s economy, as well as in cities across the globe. UBC has an over...

Master of Journalism (MJ)

Journalists have traditionally sought to provide news and information in an accurate, timely and accessible manner to enable the public to make informed decisions. Yet journalism is in flux, with the digital age blurring boundaries of news production and consumption between professionals, citizens...

Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA)

UBC’s professional Master of Public Policy and Global Affairs (MPPGA) program equips future policy makers with a profound understanding of policy-making processes through a solid foundation of rigorous knowledge acquisition, policy analysis, career development, and experiential learning. With a...
 

UBC Researchers conducting research in Media and communications

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Dobson, Teresa

Department of Language & Literacy Education, Faculty of Education

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Media and communications; Literary Education; Digital Literacy; Digital Humanities; Text Visualization

Donner, Simon

Department of Geography, Institute for Resources, Environment & Sustainability, Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, Faculty of Arts

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Atmospheric sciences; Oceanography; Other media and communication; Climate Science; climate change impacts; Climate policy; Coastal Ecosystems; Marine Environment; Climate modelling and prediction; Science communication; Net-zero emissions; Coral reefs

Drljaca, Igor

Department of Theatre & Film, Faculty of Arts

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Creative writing; Film, television and digital media; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Documentary FIlm; Film Production; Narrative Film; Screenwriting; Virtual Reality; Video and New Media

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Fong, Anthony

Faculty of Medicine

Faculty (non-G+PS member)

Medical, health and life sciences; Media and communications; disaster medicine; health journalism

Frackman, Kyle

Department of Central, Eastern & Northern European Studies, Faculty of Arts

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Cinema studies; Media studies (except social media and digital media); Literature and literary studies; Cultural studies; queer studies; German studies; media studies; history of sexuality; sexuality; sexuality studies; East Germany; film; Gender Studies; history of science; literature; Media; Media Types (Radio, Television, Written Press, etc.); Scandinavia

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Marshall, Christopher Warren

Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies, Faculty of Arts

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Cinema studies; Classical Greek and Ancient Rome history; Classical archaeology; Classical linguistics; Film, television and digital media; Religion and religious studies; Literary or Artistic Works Analysis; Performance and Theatrical Productions

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Nathan, Lisa

School of Information, Faculty of Arts

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Media and communications; Critical studies of technology; Climate Justice; Indigenous-led Information Initiatives; Collapse | Adaptive Informatics; Values & Design; Information Ethics & Policy

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Santos, Alessandra

Department of Theatre & Film, Faculty of Arts

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Cinema studies; Film, television and digital media; Latin American history; Latin American literatures; Spanish language; Artistic and Literary Analysis Models; Artistic and Literary Theories; Arts and Cultural Traditions; Arts and Technologies; Brazilian Literature and Culture; Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies; Latin American Literatures and Cultures; Modern and Contemporary Literatures and Cultures

Stack, Michelle

Department of Educational Studies, Faculty of Education

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Adult and continuing education, and community education; Educational policy; Media studies (except social media and digital media); Community Engaged Research; Knowledge translation; Cooperatives and Social Solidarity Economies; University Rankings and Equity; Disability studies; anti-racism; media education
 
 
 
 
 
French Name
Médias et communication
French Description
Ce groupe comprend la recherche et le développement expérimental en médias et communication.
 
 

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