Dr. Ross Harley

Professor

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Biography

Ross Harley is an Emeritus Professor in the School of Art and Design at the University of New South Wales. His career spans traditional creative arts, with a strong focus on video and sound work, which has been showcased in prestigious venues including the Pompidou Centre in Paris, New York's MoMA, and the Sydney Opera House. A notable educator, he served as the Managing Editor of the journal Art + Text and has contributed columns on design and popular culture to Rolling Stone. His academic contributions include editing anthologies on new media technologies and cinema. Harley directed the influential International Symposium on Electronic Art (ISEA) in 1992 and returned as Co-Chair in 2013. He is recognized for his collaborative projects with various artists, including multimedia installations and video art exploring themes of air travel and personal archives. His leadership roles include positions as Head of the School of Media Arts, Deputy Director of the National Institute of Experimental Arts, and Co-Director of ICinema Centre. He has received numerous accolades, including the Vice-Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence and has been awarded Member of the Order of Australia for his services to education and the arts.

Research Interests

Experience

Dean

2013-01-01 — 2020-12-31

UNSW Art & Design • Sydney

Led strategic direction and academic standards in the Faculty of Arts and Design.

Head

2009-01-01 — 2013-12-31

School of Media Arts • Sydney

Oversaw educational programs and research initiatives in the School of Media Arts.

Awards

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Member of the Order of Australia

2024-01-01
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Vice-Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence

2008-01-01

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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