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Dr. George Karpathakis is an Honorary Lecturer at the School of Arts and Humanities, Edith Cowan University. He holds a PhD in addition to qualifications in Film Directing, Media Studies, and Education. His research focuses on cultural studies, ethnography, and interdisciplinary art practices with a strong emphasis on Western Australian contexts.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy, Edith Cowan University
- Bachelor of Arts (Film & Television Directing), Australian Film, Television and Radio School (1985)
- Diploma of Teaching, Western Australian Secondary Teachers College (1974)
- Post Grad Dip in Media & Cultural Studies
Research Interests:
- Ethnographic studies of material culture (e.g., rock collecting communities)
- Documentary film and photographic practices
- Cultural landscapes and environmental art installations
- Sociological aspects of foster care systems
- Cross-disciplinary art curation and exhibition design
Advising & Grants: Supervised over 10 PhD/Master's students across diverse creative disciplines including film theory, diaspora studies, and media representation. Led the ECU-funded 'Miners and Dealers' ethnographic research project (2013-2014).
Labs/Teams: Active in the Spectrum Project Space and Perth Centre for Photography, contributing to collaborative art initiatives.
