Computer Games, Film Theory and the Future of Screen Studies
9.11.07, IOE, University of London.
Information about the programme, the presenters and their abstracts is online here.
2 Short Comments
I convened the event so I’m hardly a neutral observer. Still, I’d like to make some comments that might be relevant.
First, the response to the event indicates that there are people interested in game/film relations, which is nice (and presumably welcome news to people in the SIG). Registration admin was hit by a mail strike, and then flu, but there were still approx. 75 registrations. The audience was a mix of academics and researchers, post-graduate students, and undergraduates.
Secondly, it was a pleasure to be there. The presenters were so good. But also…the day felt like ‘more than the sum of its parts’ because speakers referred back to other speakers, and the discussions were so informed. I’m conscious of the attractions of inter-disciplinary exchange and inclusive seminar programmes, but this event has made me consider the advantages of a relatively tight thematic remit for an event of this size, and the depth of engagement that specificity allows for – and there was still diversity in terms of the presenters’ research interests, opinions and approaches.
Thanks again to everyone who took part.
Diane, Nov 07.
