Dr. Vincent Andrisani

Associate Professor

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Biography

Vincent Andrisani is an Associate Professor in the Teaching Stream at the School of Journalism and Communication, Carleton University. His research specializes in sound studies, where he leverages his background as a musician to enrich his academic work. His areas of focus include soundscape studies, oral history, popular music studies, and urban studies. His doctoral research, which was based in Havana, Cuba, explored urban citizenship through sound and listening, supported by a residency with Fundación Fernando Ortiz. He adopts ethnographic approaches to media production, resulting in the release of audio media through venues like Tapuya: Latin American Science, Technology, Society. Vincent hosts a radio show, "The Place of Sound," which showcases student-produced audio media from the Communication Media Studies program and airs on CKCU as well as major podcast platforms. He has received the Future Learning Innovation Fellowship from Carleton University for the 2023-24 academic year to work on sound-related projects. Vincent teaches several courses related to Communication Media Studies, further contributing to his field through various publications and presentations.

Research Interests

Courses

COMS 1001: Foundations Communication Media Studies COMS 1002: Current Issues Communication Media COMS 4501: Digital Media Production COMS 5102: Sound Studies

Requirements for Carleton University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
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:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.