OBJECTIVES
- To support conference contributions
- To raise funds for existing or new joint projects Presenting ongoing research (in the university and beyond) and encouraging cluster involvement
Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Digital Storytelling and Innovation Network (DSIN)
The cluster is led by Darren Wall, and Aris Lanaridis.
The cluster aims to explore the impact of immersive storytelling in the context of modern globalisation. We will do that by putting focus on digital technologies and by considering the convergence between traditional and innovative platforms.
Our aims are:
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Community
To establish thriving, inclusive and interconnected community -
Convergence
To explore the confluence of technology, society, and culture
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GlobalisationÂ
To explore storytelling in the context of modern globalisation
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Storytelling ImpactÂ
To revisit the impact of immersive storytelling and amplify in-depth empathy
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Contemporary storytelling
To explore contemporary storytelling avenues -
Transcendence
To explore and promote immersive experiences of cross-modality and transmediality
Thematic areas that have been initially endorsed:
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Influence
To understand the influence of digital technologies on communication and social interactions -
Understanding
To redefine our understanding of space through the impact of digital technologies -
Audience Engagement
To explore the impact of immersive storytelling on audience engagement and society -
Transformation
To investigate how technology can transform the art of storytelling and, though this, our understanding of culture and society -
Research
To research on immersive storytelling technologies and techniques -
Fundraising
To raise funding to design and develop immersive storytelling platforms
Dr Aris Lanaridis
Senior Lecturer / Leeds School of Arts
Aris is a film and media composer, sound designer and music producer. With studies in performance and composition for film and TV, strong passion and professionalism, he creates sonic environments that explore and empower the storytelling of visuals.
Dr Darren Wall
Senior Lecturer / Leeds School of Arts
Darren is an experience senior lecturer in creative arts subjects. He specialises in drawing, concept art, 3d graphics, animation, aerial photography and digital sculpture. He contributes to and leads the Storytelling and Digital research cluster within Leeds School of Arts.
