Tiisetso Dladla stands at the forefront of immersive media (XR), holding the pivotal role of Postgraduate Coordinator and Lecturer at the University of Witwatersrand’s digital arts department. Armed with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Howard University and a Masters of Fine Arts in film production from New York University. 

Tiisetsi’s journey into academia and the Digital Creative Industries has been nothing short of remarkable. Currently pursuing her doctoral degree studies as a new archival visions PhD fellow at the Centre for Humanities Research (CHR) at the University of the Western Cape, Tiisetso’s research focus is on Immersive Time Capsule: Repurpose archives of Liberation in virtual reality documentaries, in collaboration with Robben Island Mayibuye Archives.

Tiisetso’s expertise spans a wide array of disciplines, including immersive media, extended reality (XR), virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), archival studies, documentary and narrative filmmaking, screenwriting, animation, black feminist film theory, photography, decolonial film theory, and visual history.

Through her dedication and passion for pushing the boundaries of storytelling and archival representation, Tiisetso Dladla is trailblazer in the Digital Creative Industries. She bridges the gap within the Digital Creative Industries by fostering collaboration and innovation to immersive storytelling and archival studies. Her work serves as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring creatives and scholars alike shaping the future landscape of digital arts and academia in Africa and beyond.