Dr. David Macdougall

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Biography

David MacDougall is an honorary professor at the Research School of Humanities and Arts at Australian National University. His work primarily focuses on documentary filmmaking and visual anthropology. He has created numerous ethnographic films, highlighting various cultural narratives. Educated at Harvard University and the University of California at Los Angeles, his notable works include the Grand Prix-winning film 'Live Herds' and the award-winning 'Lorang’s Way'. His films often explore themes related to childhood, pastoralist societies, and the experiences of indigenous communities. He has also authored several significant publications on cinema, including 'Transcultural Cinema' and 'The Corporeal Image'. Amassing a rich portfolio over the years, MacDougall has produced numerous projects in various countries, including India and Kenya, and continues to contribute to the field through his teaching and research in documentary and ethnographic cinema.

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Experience

Honorary Professor

1997-01-01 — Present

Australian National University • Canberra, ACT, Australia

David MacDougall is an honorary professor focusing on documentary and visual anthropology.

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
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Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.