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Patrick Keating is Professor of Communication at Trinity University, where he teaches courses in film studies and video production. He currently serves as chair of the interdisciplinary minor in Film Studies and chairs the University's committee on Advising and Registration.
Keating earned his B.A. in Film Studies from Yale University, M.F.A. in Film Production from the University of Southern California, and Ph.D. in Communication Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. A native of Los Angeles, his academic journey reflects a deep commitment to both the theoretical and practical aspects of cinema.
His research spans multiple dimensions of film studies with particular focus on cinematography, Hollywood cinema history, and narrative structure. Keating has established himself as a leading scholar in lighting techniques and camera movement in classical Hollywood cinema, with significant contributions to understanding film noir aesthetics. His work increasingly explores the intersection of traditional scholarship with digital media through videographic criticism, representing an innovative approach to film analysis.
Analysis of Keating's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on visual storytelling techniques, with a notable shift toward digital scholarship methods in the last five years. His work maintains strong connections between historical film practices and contemporary analytical approaches, demonstrating how classical Hollywood techniques continue to inform modern cinematic expression.
- Frederick Burkhardt Residential Fellowship for Recently Tenured Scholars, American Council of Learned Societies (2014)
- Early Career Faculty Award for Distinguished Teaching and Research, Trinity University (2013)
- Academy Film Scholar, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (2011)
- Best First Book Award, Society of Cinema and Media Studies (2011)
- Student Writing Award, Society of Cinema and Media Studies (2003)
Keating actively mentors students through the Film Studies minor program and has contributed significantly to curriculum development in film and media studies. His research has been supported by prestigious fellowships including the Frederick Burkhardt Residential Fellowship, which enabled him to spend a year at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. His work bridges academic scholarship with creative practice, particularly through his video essays which have gained recognition in the field.
