Writing with Sound and Vision: The Audiovisual Essay in the Classroom

A medium that is revolutionising film criticism and bridging the gap between theory and practice, the audiovisual essay is also increasingly being taken up as a pedagogical tool. Providing an overview of the findings and ideas presented in the November 2018 symposium Not Another Brick in the Wall: Teaching and Researching the Audio Video Essay, Catherine Fowler and Sean Redmond argue that the form offers students opportunities to develop their own voices, analytical skills and creative practices.

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