Dr Sam Summers
Lecturer in Animation Contextual Studies

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School Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries
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Department School of Film
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Location London
Research activities
Sam is currently engaged in research projects looking at Disney, Hanna-Barbera, and Shrek
More broadly, his research interests include the history of Hollywood animation, animation aesthetics, intertextuality in animation, and online fan cultures.
Current Teaching
Sam is Programme Leader for BA Animation and BA 3D Animation For Games & Film, primarily teaching on modules dealing with the history and theory of animation. His classes aim to equip students with the contextual knowledge and intellectual approaches necessary to become informed, creative and critical practitioners of animation
He also advises students on their practical animation projects, with a focus on developing their writing and storytelling skills as well as their cultural literacy.