We are an open to all seminar group formed to discuss and interrogate the nature of practice-based research in art and design, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The aim is to provide a constructive and collective learning environment for the discussion of complex ideas and a consideration of current theory for those undertaking practice-based research and those supervising it, as well as all other interested parties. It is hoped that this seminar group will encourage a thriving research culture in the Research Student Division at The University of Brighton as well as reaching out to the local community; therefore local artists, researchers, scientists and members of other Universities are also encouraged to join us. Seminars will feature presentations, demonstrations, open-discussion and practical sessions by external and internal speakers. The group is organised by Anna Dumitriu (School of Arts & Communication), Professor Charlie Hooker (School of Arts & Communication) and the Centre for Research and Development.

Location:

Room M50,

The University of Brighton (The Art College)

Grand Parade

Brighton

Map: http://www.brighton.ac.uk/maps/grandparade.php?PageId=75

Topics of interest include:

What does ‘Practice-based research’ actually mean?

Is it possible to gain ‘new knowledge’ through practice-based research?

What are the issues involved in supervising practice-based research?

What are the current critical issues for practice-based research?

How to get to us:

Ask the receptionist at the main desk and tell her that you are coming to the Knowledge Through Practice Seminar – I will brief her to let you through our security and she’ll give you the door code to the research centre, when you get here (it’s literally just up one flight of stairs and turn left (or there is a lift – which we are next to)). When you enter the CRD (M50 get door code from reception) it’s up the little flight of steps and turn left – we are directly in the main seminar room

All Welcome