
Explore Dr. TJ Thomson’s Research and Insights
Delve into the world of visual communication with Dr. TJ Thomson, an expert in visual culture, media, and literacy. Discover his interdisciplinary research outputs and publications that shape the field.
Conducting visual communication research and cultivating media and visual literacy
Dr TJ Thomson is an Associate Professor of Visual Communication and Australian Research Council DECRA Fellow at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, where he co-leads The News, Technology, and Society Network. A former photojournalist and photo editor, TJ’s professional work experience informs his research interests and motivates his desire to connect academic, industry, and diverse publics.
You can browse a selection of his books below and see opportunities to engage with him through research supervision, collaboration, and consulting.
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Engagement Opportunities
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Research Collaboration
As an internationally connected and engaged academic, TJ undertakes collaborative research with academics from around the world on topics complementary to his research interests.
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Research Supervision
Explore opportunities to undertake HDR studies (honours, masters, or PhD) at RMIT University under TJ’s supervision in the areas of visual communication, journalism, and media literacy.
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Consulting, Training, and Designing
TJ has been engaged for his visual communication expertise by large corporations such as Google, NewsCorp Australia, and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.



