Jason Wallin

Jason Wallin is a Professor of Media and Youth Culture in Curriculum at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Education. He specializes in visual art, media studies, and cultural curriculum theory, teaching courses such as EDSE 312/313 (Art Education), EDSE 503/505 (Curriculum Studies), and EDSE 412 (Advanced Art Pedagogy). His academic credentials include a PhD (2009) and MA (2005) from the University of Alberta and Calgary, respectively. Research focuses on post-structuralism, post-humanism, Deleuzian philosophy, eco-horror cinema, metal studies, and curriculum theory.

Wallin’s scholarship critiques traditional educational paradigms through publications like A Deleuzian Approach to Curriculum (2011) and Arts-Based Research: A Critique and Proposal (2013). He co-produced the 2016 documentary Blekkmetal and edited special issues on the anthropocene and Deleuzian education. His pedagogy emphasizes inquiry-based learning, linking social issues to classroom practice to foster student agency and creativity.

Recent work explores eco-horror allegories, dark posthumanism, and the post-anthropocene, with publications addressing topics like Unearthly Warnings (2024) and Anti-Currere (2025). His courses integrate hands-on art-making and critical theory to develop teachers who prioritize student-driven inquiry over rote learning. Wallin’s interdisciplinary approach bridges philosophy, media, and education, advocating for transformative pedagogical practices aligned with contemporary societal challenges.