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Prof Susan Kerrigan is a Professor and Department Chair of Film, Games, and Animation at Swinburne University of Technology. Previously, she served at the University of Newcastle for 18 years. Her research focuses on Creative Industries, Screen Production, and regional cultural ecosystems, particularly in Australia. She has led major grants, including two ARC Linkage Projects examining creative industries and workforce opportunities. Key publications include books on regional creativity and entrepreneurship, co-authored with Phillip McIntyre and Janet Fulton. She has co-edited works like Screen Production Research and The Palgrave Handbook of Screen Production. Her teaching spans over 50 subjects in filmmaking, media production, and curriculum design. She actively contributes to academic boards and journals, including Media Practice and Education.
Education and Career
- PhD (implied via career progression, though not explicitly stated)
- 18-year tenure at University of Newcastle
- Joined Swinburne in 2022 as Professor
Research Interests
Her work integrates creative practice with qualitative research, emphasizing regional creative economies, screen production pedagogy, and innovative entrepreneurship. She investigates how creative agents and networks drive cultural products and industry growth.
Grants and Collaborations
- ARC LP160101724 (2017–2019): Analyzed Australia’s creative activity hotspots
- ARC LP130100348 (2013–2016): Studied Hunter Region’s creative entrepreneurship
- Swinburne-led grants on screen cultures and AI impacts
Labs and Teams
Leads the Film, Games, and Animation department at Swinburne, fostering interdisciplinary projects and industry partnerships. Collaborates with researchers like Phillip McIntyre and Janet Fulton on regional creative ecosystems.
