Date Posted: 09/29/2026 Req ID: 50420 Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga Department: UTM: Visual Studies Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga UTM Description: Course number and title: VCC400H5 - Advanced Project - DIY Moving Image Practices Do-It-Yourself DIY Moving Image Practices blends DIY film production while examining the discourse around DIY moving image production. DIY is a methodology that encourages individuals to become cultural producers as opposed to simply cultural consumers and as such placesagency on the individual, challenging contemporary consumer culture’s emphasis on relying on others to satisfy needs. The first part of the course we will examine various DIY approaches to moving image production; in particular, the course will focus on homemade and lowbudget modes of moving image production. The course will encourage film and video production using readily available technologies and materials. In addition, we will discuss software modding, circuit-bending and toy media. The second part of the course, we will study the discourse surrounding DIY moving image production. In particular, we will study the political significance of DIY movements and the role of public access television, artist-run centres and microcinemas in creating a space for DIY movements. We will also examine online participatory culture. Finally, the various critiques of democratized media will be explored. Throughout the course, DIY moving image production will act as a lens to examine several debates in the field of experimental film and video: What constitutes “art” when moving image production becomes democratized? What does handmade mean in the digital age? Does participatory culture simply imply free labour? Estimated course enrolment: 20 Estimated TA support: 0 Class schedule: Monday 11-1pm Sessional dates of appointment: Jan 11th - April 12th, 2027 Salary: $9,997.48 Sessional Lecturer I $10,699.22 Sessional Lecturer I Long Term $10,699.22 Sessional Lecturer II $10,953.96 Sessional Lecturer II Long Term $10,953.96 Sessional Lecturer III $11,228.90 Sessional Lecturer III Long Term Minimum qualifications: A Ph.D is essential. Demonstrated excellence in teaching this topic. Experience as a sole responsibility course instructor is an asset. Description of duties: May include but are not limited to: all normal duties related to the design and teaching of a university credit course, including preparation and delivery of course material, preparation and delivery of assignments, tests and/or exams, supervision of teaching assistants, marking of students’ work, submission of grades to university officials, and holding regular office hours. Scheduling of guest speakers is limited to one week class session. Application instructions: Please email your CV and a letter of application to:Professor Brian Price, Chair, Department of Visual Studies at dvsjobs@utoronto.caAn individual application is required for each job posting. Please do not apply
