Tricia Clark-Fookes

Dr. Tricia Clark-Fookes is a Lecturer in the School of Creative Arts within the Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice at Queensland University of Technology. Her academic work focuses on the intersection of arts education, digital pedagogy, and inclusive practices, with particular expertise in drama education and the integration of emerging technologies.

Her research interests center on the complex challenges of arts assessment, the application of generative artificial intelligence in creative education, and the development of inclusive pedagogical approaches. Clark-Fookes explores how digital technologies can enhance artistic expression while maintaining educational integrity, with a strong emphasis on accessibility and equity in arts education.

Analysis of her publication record from 2019-2025 reveals a consistent focus on the evolving relationship between traditional arts education and digital innovation. Her work demonstrates particular expertise in drama education technology integration, arts assessment methodologies, and inclusive pedagogical frameworks that address diverse learner needs in creative disciplines.

As an emerging scholar with a PhD by Creative Works completed in 2021, Clark-Fookes has established herself as a thoughtful contributor to the field of arts education, with particular relevance to the challenges of teaching creative disciplines in increasingly digital educational environments.