Mr Sebastian Morrison
School of Communication, Media and Journalism
College of Creative Arts, Design and Humanities
I am a media and cultural studies researcher at Adelaide University. My research looks at the intersections of politics and play, with particular focus on how videogames engage players in political action. My work draws on the Marxist political theory, affect theory and critical theory, applying these ideas to the close study of texts.
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Award | 2025 University Doctoral Research Medal | The University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| 2025 | Award | Dean's Commendation for Doctoral Thesis Excellence | The University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| 2025 | Award | 2025 ABLE HDR Student Well-Being Award | The University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Adelaide | Australia | PhD |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Morrison, S. (2024). Playful rehearsals of animal subjugation: The naturalization of animal labour in videogames. Media International Australia, 197(1 Feature topic: AANZCA2024 Special Issue: ‘A moment to pause’), 259-274. |
Courses Taught
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| Date | Course Title | Institution | Course Level/ Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Promotional Culture | Adelaide University | MDIA 2102 |
| 2026 | Creating Content for Media | Adelaide University | MDIA 2101 |
| 2026 | Strategic Communication Project | Adelaide University | MDIA 6003 |
| 2026 | Popular Media and Society | Adelaide University | MDIA 1014 |
| 2025 | Approaches to Media | The University of Adelaide | MDIA 2306 |
| 2025 | Media Master Thesis | The University of Adelaide | MDIA 7003 |
| 2025 | Digital Platforms | The University of Adelaide | MDIA 1007 |
| 2023-2024 | Stories on Screen | The University of Adelaide | MDIA 2336 |
| 2022 | Media Professions and Identities | The University of Adelaide | MDIA 1020 |
| 2022-2025 | Screen and Sound Industries | The University of Adelaide | MDIA 1015 |
Courses Developed
| Date | Course Title | Institution | Course Level/ Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Media Industries in Transition | Adelaide University | MDIA 3015 |
| 2026 | Data Cultures | Adelaide University | MDIA 3005 |
Courses Coordinated
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| Date | Course Title | Institution | Course Level/ Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Strategic Communication Project | Adelaide University | MDIA 6003 |
| 2026 | Popular Media and Society | Adelaide University | MDIA 1014 |
| 2025 | Approaches to Media | The University of Adelaide | MDIA 2306 |
| 2025 | Screen and Sound Industries | The University of Adelaide | MDIA 1015 |
| Date | Topic | Presented at | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 - 2026 | Capitalist games: Disco Elysium’s critique of capitalist logics of play | Proceedings of DiGRA Australia 2026 | DiGRA Australia | Australia |
| 2024 - 2024 | Playful rehearsals of animal subjugation | SSAAANZ 2024, Seen/unseen: Screens and screen studies in the 21st century | SSAAANZ | Australia |
| 2024 - 2024 | Monsters and Marauders: RPGs, Race, and the Sovereign Player | Proceedings of DiGRA Australia 2024 | DiGRA Australia | Australia |
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