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Dr. Jerry Watkins |
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Senior Lecturer |
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PhD in Computing Sciences from UTS, 2009 (under examination)
Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction from University College London, 2000
Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours in Communication and IT from University of Westminster, 1996
Jerry has an extensive international track-record in design and communication; and has provided creative solutions for some of the world’s most well-known companies. He is experienced in commercial storyboarding, copywriting, graphics, interactive design, photography, video editing, and multimedia production.
Jerry’s research investigates digital content creation; participatory design and media; and communications policy. Current major research projects include:
- Chief Investigator: ARC Linkage Project 'Finding a Voice' www.findingavoice.org
- Co-principal Investigator: Intel Research project 'Moving Content'
- Senior Research Fellow: ARC Linkage Project 'Engaging with Social Media'
- http://museum30.ning.com
Jerry's PhD examines participatory content creation and social media. He is the editor with Jo Ann Tacchi (QUT) of 'Participatory Content Creation: Principles and Practices' UNESCO, 2008. Jerry is also a Board Member of the David C. Lam Institute for East-West Studies; a member of the Institute for Social Research, Swinburne University; and a Senior Researcher in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovation.
Further publications at Swinburne Research Bank.
