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Stories-In-Between: Establishing Hybrid Spatial Storytelling Strategies

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  • University/Institute Name KU Leuven
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
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  • Position Funding Type PhD Research Funding
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Position Details (PhD Research Project)

The PhD is part of the Expertise Network Artistic Paradigms & Methods at LUCA School of Arts and the Associated Faculty of the Arts at KU Leuven, within the research cluster Mediated Environments.
This research group explores how artistic design and media practices can contribute to social reflection and dialogue.

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Project

Stories-In-Between explores new forms of storytelling that bring together physical and virtual spaces to engage young people with societal themes.
The doctoral project combines artistic research with design practice. Through a Research-through-Design approach, the researcher develops hybrid installations that merge physical space, digital layers, and audience interaction into new storytelling forms.
Through artistic experiments, co-creation workshops with young people, and public interventions, the project investigates how stories can emerge that are both technologically innovative and socially meaningful.
The outcomes include artistic realizations, academic publications, and a design vocabulary intended to inspire future makers and researchers in the field of hybrid spatial storytelling.

Profile

  • Master’s degree in audiovisual or visual arts, design, or a related discipline.

  • A strong artistic research practice focused on storytelling, spatial design, or interactive media.
  • Interest in the intersection of (public) space, digital media, and societal themes.

  • Experience with (or willingness to learn) tools and methods from AR/VR, interactive installations, or hybrid performance.

  • Ability for critical reflection and academic writing.

  • A collaborative mindset and motivation to work in an interdisciplinary research environment.

Offer

  • A full-time, four-year PhD position.
  • Supervision by an interdisciplinary team at LUCA School of Arts / KU Leuven.
  • Access to the infrastructure of the Spatial Computing Lab and support for artistic production.
  • Active participation in international conferences, exhibitions, and publications.
  • A creative working environment in Brussels, with opportunities to collaborate with cultural and urban partners.

Interested?

For more information please contact Prof. dr. Sandy Claes, mail: [emailprotected] or Prof. dr. Alexandre Saunier, mail: [emailprotected]

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