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Kerreen Ely-Harper is a Senior Lecturer at Curtin University's School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities. She serves in the Office of the Provost and holds a position in Building 208 on the Curtin Perth campus. Her work bridges creative media production, academic research, and pedagogical innovation.
Education:
- Doctor of Media, Music and Cultural Studies (Macquarie University, 2014)
- Graduate Diploma in Film & Television (Victorian College of the Arts, 1997)
- Bachelor of Arts (Australian National University, 1995)
- Diploma of Education (Victoria College, 1989)
- Diploma of Arts (Acting, Victorian College of the Arts, 1983)
Research focuses on documentary methodologies, memory narratives, creative pedagogy, and social justice storytelling. She pioneers interdisciplinary approaches to film, including virtual reality and experimental formats. Key themes include trauma representation, Indigenous research practices, and screenwriting's role in societal discourse.
Notable achievements include the 2019 MAGNA Award for her documentary Girls Can Do Anything, multiple ATOM Awards, and leadership in work-integrated learning initiatives like the Yagan Square Digital Tower project. Her creative works span 3D virtual worlds, experimental films, and advocacy documentaries addressing issues like racehorse welfare and women in sport.
Supervision expertise spans Honours/PhD topics in documentary production, screenwriting, memory studies, and creative arts education. Active in fostering Indigenous research capacity through her 2021 micro-credential.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with Curtin's HIVE VR studio and the MCASI Small Grants program supporting innovative media projects. Current projects include the VR documentary A Love Letter To Skating and the post-production drama Close To The Bone.
