Dr. Katarina Damjanov

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Katarina Damjanov is a Senior Lecturer in Media Communication at the University of Western Australia, where she has been a faculty member since 2013. Her research examines the evolving relationship between technology, society, and the environment, with a particular focus on the infrastructure of digital media cultures and practices. She is recognized as a leading figure in media cultural studies related to outer space and has actively published and presented her work in various academic, industry, and community settings. Katarina's recent contributions include a keynote presentation on more-than-planetary futures and a paper discussing satellite infrastructure at significant conferences. She has previously taught at the University of Melbourne, where she completed her PhD, and has held notable positions involving curricular design for undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Moreover, she has substantial experience in the creative industries, covering various media roles, and integrates this professional expertise into her teaching. Her research interests encompass areas like governance policies for digital infrastructures, media ethics, automation, and the implications of VR/XR technologies on society.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Teach and design curricula for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Media Communication.

Academia

— 2013-01-01

University of Melbourne • Melbourne, Australia

Taught media courses and supervised student research projects.

Courses

COMM2002 Digital Media COMM3002 Media Production Project COMM4103 iGeneration COMM4105 Research Methods Media Communication COMM5200 Digital Advocacy COMM5604 Media Governance

Requirements for University of Western Australia

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.