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[ecrea] PhD Bursaries at Portsmouth

Tue Dec 18 06:31:58 GMT 2012



Dear all, we have been awarded 2 PhD fees only bursaries at the University of Portsmouth (unfortunately we have been given a very short space of time for applications to be in - 7th January).

One is in the area of European funding bodies and 'World' Cinema -

Transformation in funding networks has taken place over the last 20 -25 years and many films from all over the world owe their existence to European funding bodies. The PhD student should elucidate this transformation, and study sources of funding and their effects. The appropriate theoretical framework will be determined by the team, but the student will be expected to engage with transnational film theories and development theory.

The student would consider the general European funding landscape, and would select one or more case studies from the major European funding bodies. Funding bodies/programmes the student could select to focus on include: the Hubert Bals Fund; Cinéfondation; the World Cinema Fund; Fonds Sud; Aide aux Cinemas du Monde (World Cinema Aid); Ibermedia, and Eurimages.

Applicants will have a good first degree (minimum 2.1 or equivalent) and ideally a Masters in a relevant subject area. An interest in transnational film theory and development theory and a language/languages in the primary areas of research would be a distinct advantage.


How to apply:
Applications for the studentships should include:
. a full CV including personal details, qualifications, educational history and, where applicable, any employment or other experience relevant to the application . contact details for TWO referees able to comment on your academic performance . a statement of 1,000 words outlining your suitability for the specific studentship selected.

Reference: FILMFUND.
When applying it is essential to include the relevant reference number for the opportunity you are applying for, either in the subject line for e-mail submissions or in a cover letter with postal applications.

Applications can be submitted electronically to:
(create.admissions /at/ port.ac.uk) <http://www.findaphd.com/search/EmailEnquiry.aspx?fapjid=42671&LID=1287&EA=(create.admissions /at/ port.ac.uk)>

For more information contact (deborah.shaw /at/ port.ac.uk) <mailto:(deborah.shaw /at/ port.ac.uk)> and see http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=42671

The other is in the area of British music video:

This doctoral study will examine the relationship between capital and culture in the British music video industry. It will trace the origins of companies established to exploit the potential of the 'pop promo' in the late 1970s, and will follow the paths of film-making talent through the nascent industry and the establishment of MTV as the premier exhibition site for music video (1981-1995). Its aims are threefold. Firstly, it will conduct an industrial survey in order to map patterns of cross-over in respect of corporate structures and individual labour, whilst acknowledging and accounting for the distinctive models of creative agency which have arisen within the music video sector. Secondly, it will consider the relationship between music video, film and television in terms of creative practices, aesthetic influences and broadcast formats. Thirdly, by compiling a comprehensive annotated catalogue of the output of one British production company, it will present a detailed case study as a model for future critical work in the field, and provide the company with unique meta-data on its own commercial archive. The purpose of this study will be to map territory which remains uncharted (both in academic writing and in commercial archiving), to develop a methodology for tracing the relationship between capital and creativity in the industry, and to assess the cultural value of music video in relation to the UK's film and television industries


How to apply:
Applications for the studentships should include:
. a full CV including personal details, qualifications, educational history and, where applicable, any employment or other experience relevant to the application . contact details for TWO referees able to comment on your academic performance . a statement of 1,000 words outlining your suitability for the specific studentship selected.

Reference: MUSVID.
When applying it is essential to include the relevant reference number for the opportunity you are applying for, either in the subject line for e-mail submissions or in a cover letter with postal applications.

for more information, contact Justin Smith - (justin.smith /at/ port.ac.uk) <mailto:(justin.smith /at/ port.ac.uk)> and see http://www.findaphd.com/search/ProjectDetails.aspx?PJID=42672.

Applications can be submitted electronically to:
(create.admissions /at/ port.ac.uk) <http://www.findaphd.com/search/EmailEnquiry.aspx?fapjid=42672&LID=1287&EA=(create.admissions /at/ port.ac.uk)>

We apologise again for the very short deadlines for application for each which was out of our hands.

Best wishes,
Deborah


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