

Tara Brabazon podcast
Tara Brabazon
Tara Brabazon explores popular culture and education, and the relationship between them.
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Feb 26, 2011 • 5min
Faracy Grouse and unplugged moments
Faracy and Tara discuss the key theorists for the building of her analogue and ephemeral instruments. Particularly she investigates the concept of randomness and unplugged moments.

Feb 18, 2011 • 19min
John Gill prepares for his MA Creative Media dissertation
Tara talks to John Gill as he prepares to write his MA Creative Media dissertation.

Feb 18, 2011 • 11min
Faracy Grouse and Tara Brabazon explore the nature of an exegesis
In this second podcast investigating Faracy's MA dissertation exploring analogue instruments, she discusses with Tara the nature of an exegesis and its relationship with artefacts.

Feb 13, 2011 • 15min
Mick Winter, sonic media and the politics of sound
This podcast is the second in the series where Mick Winter and Tara Brabazon talk about his dissertation. In this week's podcast, Mick and Tara discuss the politics of sound and the role of sound in Mick's research.

Feb 8, 2011 • 10min
Earth, wind, sun and water: Faracy Grouse and her MA Dissertation
Faracy Grouse introduces her MA Creative Media dissertation. Faracy is building instruments to be played by earth, wind, sun and water. She probes the value of 'the analogue' in digital times.

Feb 6, 2011 • 11min
Car alarm corrections
Some errors are more than errors. This podcast explores what particular stylistic flaws mean for the academics who find them.

9 snips
Feb 6, 2011 • 18min
Dissertation Orientation Session
Dive into expert advice on starting your dissertation journey for a Master's program. Discover essential time management techniques to streamline your research and boost efficiency. Explore strategies for efficiently handling vast reading materials while ensuring a solid understanding of key texts. Learn the critical elements that make a dissertation shine, including the impact of a well-crafted abstract. Uncover the importance of clear structure, originality, and meticulous referencing to impress examiners and enhance your overall grades.

Jan 31, 2011 • 19min
Mick Winter selects the topic of his MA dissertation
Mick Winter explores possible dissertation topics in the MA Creative Media programme. He also offer comments about the motivations for learning and returning to learning.

Jan 25, 2011 • 27min
Disability and New Media
Tara talks to Dr Mike Kent and Dr Katie Ellis about their new book Disability and New Media. What is the current state of play in thinking about social media and social justice?

Jan 23, 2011 • 10min
Klout or Community?
Klout has been a big mover in social media during the early stages of 2011. But what is the value of Klout for academics and universities?


