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Ian Garwood is a leading exponent in the academic field of audiovisual film and television criticism, focusing on critical reflection and published widely on issues related to soundtrack in film and television, as well as the sensuous aspects of storytelling. His research interests include Bollywood, American Independent Cinema, and New German Cinema. Garwood is currently investigating the function of sound in audiovisual essays and their proximate forms. In 1999, he completed his PhD titled 'Popular Music Characterisation in Narrative Cinema' at the University of Warwick under the supervision of Professor Richard Dyer. Joined the University of Glasgow in 2000 and was made Senior Lecturer in 2014. He is the author of the monographs 'Pop Song Film' (2006) and 'Sense Film Narration' (2013). He has received grants from the AHRC and the Carnegie Trust to support his research. Garwood teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Film and Television Studies, focusing on various aspects of film criticism and narrative structures. He is also committed to innovative teaching methods, exploring interactive modes and the use of technology to enhance learning.
University of Glasgow • Glasgow
Teaching Film and Television Studies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervising PhD students and leading research in audiovisual film criticism.