Josh McCarthy

Dr Josh McCarthy is a Senior Lecturer and Program Director for the Bachelor of Visual Effects at the University of South Australia (UniSA). He teaches across multiple programs including Film, Digital Media, and Animation, focusing on cinematic language, design principles, and emerging technologies in education. His research explores innovative teaching methods like flipped classrooms, peer feedback via social media, and cross-cultural learning partnerships. McCarthy has published over 30 papers and exhibited photography work, with notable awards including the 2023 Advance HE Teaching Fellowship and multiple UniSA teaching excellence recognitions.

• Affiliations: UniSA Creative, School of Creative Industries
• Key Research: Blended learning, social media in education, international student integration
• Professional Activities: Director of Electricityscape (design/media company), collaborations with Penn State University and Nanyang Technological University

His pedagogical innovations include using Facebook-based platforms (e.g., 'The Café') to foster global student collaborations and mentorship networks. Awards highlight sustained excellence in teaching and curriculum design.