Katherine Putnam

Katherine Putnam serves as a Lecturer in Film and Screen Production at the School of Creative Arts, University of Southern Queensland, based at the Toowoomba Campus with office location A216.

Her academic credentials include:

• BSocComm from Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
• Master of Screen Production from Griffith University
• PhD from Griffith University

Her research focuses on film production methodologies, screen-based storytelling techniques, cinematographic innovation, and digital media applications within contemporary audiovisual contexts. This expertise directly informs her teaching practice in screen production disciplines.

She maintains professional accreditation as a translator in both English and Portuguese, enhancing her capacity for cross-cultural academic collaboration.

Administrative responsibilities include direct student mentorship in production workflows and curriculum development for screen arts education.