About Robert Jewitt
I am Programme Leader for BA (Hons) Mass Communications (Top-Up) and BA (Hons) Media, Culture and Communication.
My area of interest can be found in the intersection of popular cultural practices and digital media forms.
Teaching and supervision
I am the module leader for a number of core and optional modules across the undergraduate suite of courses which include:
- MAC114 Introduction to Social Media
- MED122 Introduction to Digital Media Cultures
- MAC201 Media Studies 1
- MED332 Popular Music Cultures
I am also a regular contributor to the following modules:
- MED112 Media Histories
- MAC387 Science Fiction and Fantasy Television
- MED312 Media Ethics for Journalism and PR
Research
My past research has revolved around examinations of the cultural practices of mobile technology use and digital piracy.
My current interest areas revolve around the changing production and consumption practices in the contemporary music industry, as well as the digital games industry.