James Hansen

James Hansen is an Associate Professor in the School of Art and Design at Alfred University, where he specializes in art history and theory. His office is located in Harder Hall, Room 432. He serves as faculty advisor for the Art History Club, Critical Cinema Club, and Speech and Debate Club, demonstrating active engagement in student development beyond the classroom.

Hansen's research focuses on interdisciplinary connections between visual culture and media studies, with particular expertise in:

• Experimental film and video practices
• Contemporary moving-image art
• Artists' cinema
• Time-based media installations
• New media theory

His academic foundation includes a PhD and MA in History of Art from The Ohio State University, an MA in Film Studies from Columbia University, and a BA in Film from Webster University.