The Video Essay Podcast

Episode 37. What is a Videographic PhD?

May 25, 2023

PhD students Jemma Saunders and Cormac Donnelly join Emily and Will to discuss videographic PhDs, including their motivations, evaluation by universities, and tips for interested individuals. They delve into the creative process, the influence of Rob Stone's video essays, placing students in industry and academia, the evolution of pitches and thesis titles, the resistance and acceptance of videographic PhDs, and an upcoming creative practice colloquium.

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Quick takeaways

Challenging established notions of video essays is important in videographic PhD research.

The role of sound in video essays and the exploration of new discoveries through the videographic form are key considerations in videographic PhD projects.

Building a strong working relationship with supervisors is crucial for a successful videographic PhD journey.

Deep dives

Exploring New Directions in Video Essay Practice

In this podcast episode, Cormac Donnelly and Gemma Saunders discuss their experiences as PhD students working with video essays and pursuing videographic practice research. They highlight the importance of questioning and challenging established notions of what a video essay is. The conversation covers topics such as the role of sound in video essays, the relationship between writing and the video essay, and the exploration of new discoveries through the videographic form. The episode also touches on the process of figuring out what a video graphic PhD looks like and how it can be pursued at different universities.

Introduction

2min

A Glimpse into the Creative Process

5min

The Influence of Rob Stone's Video Essays

14min

Placing Students in Industry and the Academic Perspective

2min

Evolution of Pitches and Thesis Titles

19min

Resistance and Acceptance of Videographic PhDs

25min

Announcing the creative practice colloquium

3min

What is it like to study for a videographic PhD? On today's show, Emily and Will are joined by Jemma Saunders and Cormac Donnelly, who are pursuing PhDs at the University of Birmingham and the University of Glasgow, respectively. We talk about what prompted them to pursue videographic PhDs, how their universities evaluate and think about such work, and provide tips for those who may be interested in pursuing a PhD.

Links to learn more: Jemma's Vimeo and Twitter. Cormac's Vimeo and Twitter. Learn more about the B-Film Creative Practice Colloquium here. Check out Cormac's Deformative Sound Lab.

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Will DiGravio hosted, produced and edited this episode. Emily Su Bin Ko is the show's associate producer. Music by Ketsa: "Live It," "Anvil," and "Refraining."

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The Video Essay Podcast

Episode 37. What is a Videographic PhD?

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Exploring New Directions in Video Essay Practice

Gemma's Project: Exploring Birmingham's Aesthetic Identity on Screen

Cormac's Project: Understanding the Role of Video in Sound-Led Videographic Criticism

Importance of Community Support and Engagement

Choosing the Right Supervisors

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