Kezia Tooby
Lecturer, Animation BA(Hons)
Kezia Tooby is a Lecturer in Animation at Falmouth University with over 15 years teaching experience, across secondary, further and higher education. Kezia's academic foundation began with her studying Film Studies A-Level which led to university studies in Film History and sparked her lifelong focus on cinema and theory. She also has a background in film journalism, having previously contributed critical film analysis and reviews to prominent platforms including the British Film Institute and FlickFeast. Having recently completed a master's degree in Literature and Culture, where she discovered a passion for eco-criticism, Kezia is now commencing a PhD. Her ongoing doctoral research builds on the master's dissertation, examining animation as a uniquely expressive medium for navigating the climate crisis.
Qualifications
Qualifications
| Year | Qualification | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Master's Degree in Literature and Culture | University of Hertfordshire |
| 2010 | PGCE (PCET) | University of Plymouth |
| 2006 | BA Hons Film History | University of East London |
Research Interests
Research interests and expertise
Film history, ecocriticism, animal studies in visual media, history of ecological storytelling, the evolution of non-human representation in animation and sustainable creative practices within animation.
