Most know Ron Burnett as a university president leading arts education. Entering a new phase, he reveals his unexpected journey through film, sciences and more along with insights on interdisciplinary learning, interviewed by TEDxECUAD Co-organizer & Lead Curator Nani Gonzalez. Dr. Burnett served as President + Vice-Chancellor of Emily Carr University of Art + Design from 1996-2018. He received the Order of Canada in 2013 and the Order of British Columbia in 2015. He was awarded the Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government in 2010 and received the International Digital Media and Arts Association Outstanding Leadership Award. Holding a BA, MA and PhD from McGill University in media arts, communications and cultural studies, Burnett began his career at Vanier College where he founded the Creative Arts Department. He later worked at LaTrobe University and became Director of the Graduate Program in Communications at McGill University. Burnett is also a photographer and filmmaker. Authoring over 150 essays and articles in books and journals globally, his writings on film were among the first published in Canada. He developed one of the first academic websites in Canada, and actively blogs on education, culture and the media. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]
