Academic Conferences
Pushing his endeavours in research, Wesley actively presents his on-going PhD research with art and history at the Practice in Research (PRS Asia) events at RMIT University Ho Chi Minh City. He has also presented his research in film and education at the Asian Conference on Media, Communication and Film MediAsia (Kyoto, Japan) and at The Asian Conference of Education (Tokyo, Japan).
13th Asian Conference on Media, Communication and Film, MediAsia (Kyoto, Japan)
Wesley Leon Aroozoo presented his academic research Exploring Dream Soundscapes in Cinema at the 13th Asian Conference on Media, Communication and Film, MediAsia (Kyoto, Japan) in October, 2022.
In Exploring Dream Soundscapes in Cinema, Wesley analysed familiar sound design conventions associated with creating soundscapes for dreams in cinematic language from films such as Hans Zimmer’s interpretation with Inception (2010). The discussion also dissected and identified aural elements, origins and associations of these conventions which include key sound design elements such as the use echoes, amplification and absence of diegetic sounds and atonal music. It concluded with a comprehensive summary before bringing forth the possibility of new approaches to creating soundscape for dreams.
The 17th Asian Conference on Education ACE2025 (Tokyo, Japan)
Continuing his research in pedagogical strategies in education, Wesley Leon Aroozoo presented his research on Creative Approach to Film Directing Module During the Pandemic at ACE 2025 held in Tokyo, Japan.
This presentation outlines the innovative pedagogical strategies employed in a Film Directing Module taught at a university in Singapore. Designed as an introductory module for students transitioning from non-fiction to fiction filmmaking, the course emphasizes directing actors and crew on set. Central to its philosophy is the creation of experiential learning opportunities that foster meaningful interactions with the local acting community. A key highlight is the long-standing Director-Actor Roundtable collaboration with HCAC, initially conducted in-person through a dynamic “speed dating” format and later adapted to virtual platforms like Zoom due to evolving safety regulations. .
RMIT Practice Research Symposium (2023-Present)
Wesley has presented his research at 5 Practice Research Symposiums at RMIT Ho Chi Minh City Campus since 2023.
His current PhD research ‘Insider–Outsider: How My Eurasian Identity Shapes and Transforms My Creative Practice in Uncovering Singapore’s Lesser-Known Pasts’ investigates how personal identity can operate simultaneously as a lens and a method for historical recovery. As a Singaporean Eurasian artist, Wesley work across theatre, documentary, literary arts, and digital media to engage with lesser-known histories—stories, places, and perspectives that have been marginalised or erased from Singapore’s dominant historical narratives.
Wesley examines how his minority identity shapes the selection of subjects, informs the aesthetics he employs, and influences his choice of mediums. A central line of inquiry is the recurring presence of the self in his work—not merely as a performer, but as a conduit for emotion, memory, and cultural belonging. Through this reflexive approach, Wesley interrogates how insider–outsider dynamics influence narrative framing, audience engagement, and the ethical dimensions of representing history.
This study is both a personal exploration and a methodological proposition for how minoritised identities can reclaim space through art.
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