Joanna Samuel

Dr. Joanna Samuel is a Senior Lecturer and Course Director for the BA (Hons) Digital Media program at Canterbury Christ Church University's Arts, Humanities, Media and Creative Digital school. Based in the Thorne & Fynden building (FYf03), Canterbury, she leads curriculum development and academic oversight for the undergraduate digital media program.

Her research and teaching expertise centers on practical digital media production, with specialized focus on 3D animation, motion graphics, and augmented reality applications. She emphasizes hands-on technical skill development to prepare students for careers in creative digital industries, bridging theoretical concepts with industry-standard practices.

As Course Director, Joanna Samuel manages program accreditation, student progression, and industry partnerships while maintaining an active teaching role in studio-based modules. Her work fosters innovation in digital content creation across animation and immersive media platforms.