Dr. Owen Gallagher

Tutor

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owen.gallagher@polytechnic.bh

Academic Qualifications Obtained

2014	PhD in Visual Culture, National College of Art and Design (NCAD), Dublin, Ireland
2009	Higher Diploma in Research Practice, LYIT, Co. Donegal, Ireland
2007	MDes in Design Communication, University of Ulster, Derry, Northern Ireland
2004	BDes in Digital Media, LYIT, Co. Donegal, Ireland
2003	Diploma in Graphic Design, LYIT, Co. Donegal, Ireland

Teaching Expertise

2011-present	Academic Tutor, Bahrain Polytechnic, Kingdom of Bahrain
2010-2011	Assistant Lecturer, IT Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland
2008-2010	Assistant Lecturer, LYIT, Co. Donegal, Ireland
2007-2008	Assistant Lecturer, University of Ulster, Derry, Northern Ireland

Relevant Industry Expertise

2004-2011	Freelance Graphic, Web & Digital Media Designer, CHI Media, Ireland
2005-2007	Graphic, Web & Digital Media Designer, The Dealer Group, Ireland
2004-2005	Graphic, Web & Digital Media Designer, John Duffy Design Group, Ireland

Research

Areas of Research Interest

Remix studies, visual semiotics, intellectual property

Critical Remix: The Role of Sampling in Transformative Works

Remix is the practice of producing media objects composed of previously published media elements, which have been appropriated, repurposed and reconfigured in the creation of new works. There is growing confusion over the meaning of ‘remix’ in mainstream and academic discourse, which has resulted in a broadening of the term to include non-remixed cultural texts, such as remakes, adaptations and parodies. Remix is now considered by many to be a form of derivative work; however, it is a fundamentally transformative practice. Such generalizations have resulted in numerous non-commercial remixes being wrongfully accused of copyright infringement. This ongoing research project is supported by the websites www.criticalremix.com, www.remixstudies.com and www.totalrecut.com

Publications

Eduardo Navas, Owen Gallagher and xtine burrough, 2014, “The Routledge Companion to Remix Studies”, Routledge: USA.
Owen Gallagher, 2014, “Reclaiming Remix: The Critical Role of Sampling in Transformative Works”, PhD, NCAD: Ireland.
Gallagher, Owen, 2013, “Remix Semiosis as Ideology Critique: A Visual Semiotic Study of Critical Remix Video”, Gramma Journal of Theory and Criticism (Vol.20, No.1), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki: Greece.
Gallagher, Owen, 2012, “The Assault on Creative Culture: Politics of Cultural Ownership”, The Participatory Cultures Handbook, Aaron Delwiche & Jennifer Henderson (Eds), Routledge: USA.