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Emily Hiltz is an Associate Professor in the Communication Media Studies program at Carleton University, focusing on feminist media studies, identity, media crime, qualitative research methodologies, and visual culture. Her research delves into the intersection of visual media practices and the construction of notoriety in North American popular culture. Hiltz investigates the societal portrayal of criminalized and victimized subjects through transmediated uses of photographic and artistic images, specifically exploring themes in courtroom art and the commercial aspects of true crime media culture. Her scholarly contributions include critiques of visual materials disseminated online and significant examinations of colonial texts and policies. She has been recognized for her excellence in teaching, notably receiving the Faculty of Public Affairs’ Teaching Excellence Award in 2022. Hiltz actively supervises undergraduate and graduate research projects across diverse topics including gendered practices in Instagram and media representations of crime. Her work emphasizes a student-centered, experiential pedagogical approach geared towards skill development in communication and media studies.
Includes MEng and MASc options.