Hart studied at the University of Tasmania completing a B.Sc (Hons)
in theoretical physics in 1984. He worked for the CSIRO Division of
Oceanography from 1985 to 1993 as a numerical modeler and network
manager, returning to the University of Tasmania to study Art between
1990-92. He commenced work at the Tasmanian School of Art in 1994
developing the academic program for "Computing in Art" which later
combined with Video to become E-Media.
His exhibited work encompasses video, digital prints and reactive
animations, with work shown both nationally and internationally.
Research Interests
During the 1990's Hart was instrumental in the establishment of the
Digital Art Research Facility (DARF) which has been successful in
gaining several Australian Research Council (ARC) grants and has
developed a national reputation for its research into the aesthetic
potentials of the digital print. Since 2003 he has been undertaking
a PhD candidature focusing on real time computer graphics and
generative systems.
Teaching
Bill Hart's teaching interests include digital imaging, 2D and 3D
animation, web design and interactive systems.
