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Pat Clark serves as Assistant Professor and Director of the Immersive Media Lab within the Department of Critical Media Practices at the University of Colorado Boulder's College of Media, Communication and Information. His work bridges documentary filmmaking, experimental media, and emerging technologies to explore human perception and storytelling.
His educational background includes:
- M.F.A. in Multimedia, San Diego State University (2013)
- M.A. in Television, Film and New Media, San Diego State University (2011)
- B.F.A. in Film and New Media, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2005)
Clark's research centers on immersive media creation through virtual reality, 360° video, photogrammetry, and projection mapping. He investigates how memory formation and value assignment operate within digital experiences, merging traditional documentary practices with interactive frameworks to transform audience engagement from passive observation to active participation. His work emphasizes experiential design that challenges conventional communication dynamics.
His scholarly output demonstrates a trajectory from linear documentary toward interactive environmental storytelling, particularly evident in his 2018 Bakken Formation study. This research exemplifies his focus on using immersive technologies to address complex social-ecological issues through community-centered narrative approaches.
As an award-winning filmmaker, Clark's creative practice has screened internationally though specific honors aren't detailed in available sources.
He has supervised extensive student work through courses including Media Practices I/II, Immersive Media workshops, Virtual Reality production, and journalism bootcamps since 2018. His teaching emphasizes hands-on technical skill development alongside critical analysis of media's societal impact, with notable focus on capstone projects and internships.
Clark directs the Immersive Media Lab, which functions as an experimental hub for developing new media workflows including full-dome planetarium production and emergent XR technologies. The lab supports interdisciplinary collaboration on projects redefining how audiences understand spatial and narrative relationships in digital environments.
