Research strengths

English and creative writing research at UNSW School of the Arts & Media explores texts and performances from various cultures and historical periods. 

Our areas of film studies research include film and critical theory, American independent cinema, comedy, film philosophy, performance, allegory in film, documentary, and a range of national and regional cinemas.

Research in media and communications at UNSW School of the Arts & Media addresses four broad themes: media cultures, practices, change and futures.

Music’s diverse research strengths include modern Australian composers, expressivity in baroque performance, experimental improvisation, music in migrant communities, music studio teaching and traditional music in rural India.

Our researchers in theatre, performance and dance studies explore contemporary theatre and dance, interdisciplinary performance studies, creative practice-as-research and performance archives.