29th Jan 2014 3:00pm-6:00pm
M2, Mezzanine Floor, Grand Parade, Brighton
Colleagues are warmly invited to attend the preliminary meeting of this new research cluster with theory/practice and industry applications. Gothic Transformations: Theory, Practice, Futures seeks to draw together theory/practice and impact-led researchers interested in a range of critical and creative practices that can be gathered under the broad rubric of ‘The Gothic’. From ‘classical’ discussions around its form, representations and social/scientific ramifications to recent TV, celluloid and videogame renditions, the Gothic remains a central category for critical and creative interrogation, as well as being a contemporary theme within wider research centre and funding opportunities.
The aim of the Gothic Transformations: Theory, Practice and Futures group is to explore the range of texts – literature, film, television, digital media – which can be understood as sharing Gothic characteristics. It will explore ways in which the Gothic has been defined according to different media forms throughout different histories and within different disciplines. Alongside its theoretical applications, practitioners will be invited to consider ways in which their creative endeavours mobilise traditions of the Gothic, and the extent to which they develop its relationship to contemporary culture. We would also be interested in exploring ways in which practitioners can adapt Gothic principles to underpin the creation/mentoring of student production work that could be submitted to wider national/international bodies such as accredited film festivals.
In order to ensure that Gothic Transformations: Theory, Practice, Futures remains as broad and inclusive as possible, the group will encourage the exploration of the Gothic as a mobile mode, applicable across different forms, formations, and national cultures. Some of its areas of interest and exploration will include…
The Gothic and:
Some intended potential objectives and outputs for the Group would include:
* A regular research seminar/screening/exhibition series
* The formation of research collaborations with external academic/industry/impact-led organisations in the field
* Visiting talks by leading writers, film and television directors, authors, creators and curators of Gothic material
* The possible creation of an Extreme Media MA which draws on central features of the Gothic in its theory/practice/industry applications
* A selection of peer-reviewed staff outputs on Gothic related topics in existing outlets (such as the Cine-Excess e-journal)
For more information please contact:
Dr Ewan Kirkland Dr Xavier Mendik
Senior Lecturer in Film and Screen Studies Principal Lecturer in Digital Film
University of Brighton University of Brighton
