Category Archives: MA Essays

Abstract: The following dissertation looks at the future of interactive media in the context of an increasingly participatory contemporary culture, dominated by the simulation and the video game. An examination of recent trends and developments regarding video recording technology, paying … Continue reading →

In the world of today our communication is defined by an abundance of possibilities and the plurality of media at our disposal, spanning from the use of the new and often digital to the established and tangible. Whilst some of … Continue reading →

In his book The Craftsman, Richard Sennett redefines the figure of the craftsman, rendering it relevant and applicable not only within many different fields and industries, but also within culture and society as a whole. Sennett defines craftsmen not merely … Continue reading →

One of the main sources of existential anxiety amongst today’s creative and cultural practitioners is the precariousness of their work life. A casual job here, a casual job there; employment that – in the words of Angela McRobbie – is … Continue reading →