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Michael Keeley is a Professor in the Department of Communication, Media, & Performance at Allegheny College, where he has been a faculty member since 1987. He is based in the Vukovich Center for ComArts, Room 312, and can be reached at mkeeley@allegheny.edu or (814) 332-2305.
Educational Background:
- B.A. in Speech Communication, Pennsylvania State University
- M.A. in Broadcast Communication, Marquette University
- M.F.A. in Television Production, Brooklyn College
His primary research and creative interests lie in documentary and television production, broadcast and film history, and socially conscious media. Keeley emphasizes hands-on learning and frequently involves students in all phases of media production, blending pedagogy with real-world creative projects. His work often explores cultural memory, community identity, and the visual representation of social narratives.
Keeley's recent media projects—such as 940 Park Avenue, The Conneaut Lake Museum: A Storytelling Place, and Drumbeat of China—reflect a strong focus on place, storytelling, and cultural observation. These works span documentary, experimental, and community-engaged forms, indicating a multidisciplinary approach that bridges media arts, cultural studies, and public history.
Scientific and Creative Awards:
- No awards mentioned in the provided text.
Keeley teaches a range of production and theory courses including Modes of Film and Video Production, Visual Production I and II, Documentary Tradition, and Advanced Studio Production. He advises student projects through hands-on mentorship, particularly in documentary filmmaking, though no named students are listed. There is no mention of external grants or formal research funding. He leads creative projects that function as scholarly outputs within the media arts, contributing to both academic and public discourse.
He is actively involved in production-based scholarship and maintains a strong integration between teaching and creative practice. His work is centered in the ComArts facility, where he likely mentors students in a studio or lab environment, though no formal lab or research team is named.
