ASPERA Learning & Teaching
ONLINE SYMPOSIUM

Issue 06

Australian Screen Production Education and Research Association

Date: Wednesday 17th June 2026

​

Virtual Host: 

James Thompson (SAE)

​

Industry Guests:

Amelia Bromley & Phil Lange (Fin VFX) 

Editorial Board:

David Balfour (VCA)

James Thompson (SAE)

Jill Holt (Swinburne)

Kerreen Ely-Harper (Curtin)

Nico Meissner (Griffith)

Nicole McCuaig (QUT)

Rachel Wilson (RMIT) 

Tom Young (Flinders)

Work Integrated Learning and Industry Placements

WIL is one of the most dynamic areas of screen education. Educational institutions develop placement frameworks, navigate industry partnership governance, and grapple with what authentic WIL actually looks like for contemporary screen industries and screen students. In this symposium, we led an honest, collegial exchange that explored perspective, innovative practice, and experiences that include the ‘dos and don’ts’ of industry placement.

Symposium presenters covered topics such as student equity, authentic placement, curriculum design, and student autonomy and rights in the workplace. The ASPERA Teaching and Learning Committee was pleased to welcome industry guests from Fin VFX.

Contributions