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History of cinema and sexuality

Summary

Susan's research concerns the intertwined histories of cinema and sexuality, including the relation of film as modern mass medium to the intensification of sexuality since the late nineteenth century, and the genres, aesthetics and ethics of sexual representation in contemporary film. She also has documentary production experience in a variety of roles, including editor, archivist, researcher, production manager, producer and director.

Supervisor

Dr Susan Potter.

Research location

Film Studies, School of Art, Communication and English (SACE)

Synopsis

Research interests

  • Silent cinema
  • History of sexuality
  • Queer theory
  • Feminist film theory
  • Melodrama
  • Documentary theory and practice

Susan has experience supervising traditional film topics as well as projects involving creative components such as documentary film.

 

Additional information

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2. Write an initial research proposal.  (Refer to How to write a research proposal for guidance.)  In no more than 2000 words demonstrate how your research experience aligns with the supervisor’s and why you’re interested in this opportunity.

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Opportunity ID

The opportunity ID for this research opportunity is 3076