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Kas van der Molen

Teacher Creative Business
Kas is a lecturer with a background in Media Studies. He did research on digital platforms, games, and content creation. With education, he seeks to bring curiosity and joy to the classroom.

Biography

Kas obtained his research Master’s in Media, Art, and Performance Studies at Utrecht University where his research focused on the platformisation of games on Twitch.tv, examining the business and practices of content creation and game livestreaming. His research explores methods and approaches to critically examine the interaction between users, communities, and digital platforms.  

After his graduation, Kas developed his passion for education. First as a lecturer at Media and Culture Studies at Utrecht University, now at the HU. He is involved in the courses Digital Circularity, Collaborative Studio and Digital Media and Culture. As a lecturer, Kas is dedicated to equipping students with essential research skills and methods to navigate today’s technology and media.

Fields of expertise

  • Media studies
  • Digital media cultures
  • Research design and analysis

Key publication

Van der Molen, Kas. 2022. “Valorant and the Platformization of Free-To-Play Games: Framing the Work of Content Creators as a Cultural Commodity.” Press Start 8(2), 21–43.

Qualifications

  • 2024 – University Teaching Qualification (Basiskwalificatie onderwijs) – Utrecht University
  • 2021 – RMA Media, Art and Performance Studies – Utrecht University
  • 2019 – BA Language and Culture Studies – Utrecht University