معرفی
Ocean Xu is a PhD candidate and hourly-paid lecturer at the University of Salford's School of Arts, Media and Creative Technologies, teaching BA/MA courses in Television, Films, and Production Management. He serves on the Executive Committee of the British Association of Film, Television and Screen Studies (BAFTSS).
Education:
- BA in Television and Radio (2015-2018), University of Salford
- MA in Society, Culture and Media (2018-2019), University of Leeds
His research examines China's documentary co-productions as a distinct global media industry, analyzing political, economic, and cultural influences on production, distribution, and consumption within China's international media strategy. Key research domains include Documentary practices, Television Studies, transnational Screen Studies, and Global Media Industries.
Professional Recognition:
- Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)
With extensive industry experience as researcher, producer, and director for Discovery, National Geographic, CCTV, and Bilibili, he bridges academic theory and specialist factual content creation. His teaching covers Media Texts/Contexts, Production Management, and Film Theory.
