Practice as Research: Approaches to Creative Arts Enquiry

Estelle Barrett and Barbara Bolt (Editors)

ISBN 10: 1848853017 / ISBN 13: 9781848853010

Published by I.B. Tauris, 2010

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Condition of Softcover Book: As New Presents examples of studio-based research in art, film, video, creative writing and dance, each contextualized by a theoretical essay, complete with references. This book draws on such thinkers as Deleuze, Bourdieu and Heidegger in its examination of the relationship between practice and theory. Practice-led research is a burgeoning area across the creative arts, with studio-based doctorates frequently favored over traditional research. Yet until now there has been little published guidance for students embarking on such research. This is the first book designed specifically as a pedagogical tool and is structured on the model used by most research programs. A comprehensive introduction lays out the book s framework and individual chapters provide concrete examples of studio-based research in art, film and video, creative writing and dance, each conceptualized by a theoretical essay and complete with references. More than a handbook, the volume draws on thinkers including Deleuze, Bourdieu and Heidegger in its examination of the relationship between practice and theory, demonstrating how practice can operate as a valid alternative mode of enquiry to traditional scholarly research. Taking pains to elaborate methodologies, contexts and outcomes, and reemphasizing the process of enquiry and its relationship to the research write-up or exegesis, this is an indispensable tool for educators and students. 205pp.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Practice as Research: Approaches to Creative Arts Enquiry
• Publisher: I.B. Tauris
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1848853017
• ISBN 13: 9781848853010
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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Synopsis

Practice-led research is a burgeoning area across the creative arts, with studio-based doctorates now increasingly favored over traditional research. This new paperback edition of the first book to be designed specifically as a training tool to guide students embarking on such research will be welcomed by students and educators. The chapters provide concrete examples of studio-based research in art, film, video, creative writing and dance, each contextualized by a theoretical essay, complete with references. More than a handbook, the volume draws on such thinkers as Deleuze, Bourdieu and Heidegger in its examination of the relationship between practice and theory. It takes pains to elaborate methodologies, outcomes and contexts and is a valuable demonstration of how practice can operate as a valid alternative mode of inquiry to traditional scholarly research.

About the Author

Estelle Barrett is Associate Professor and Honours Convenor in the School of Communications and Creative Arts at Deakin University, where she teaches Art Theory & Media & Communication. Barbara Bolt is Senior Lecturer at the Victorian College of the Arts Graduate School, University of Melbourne. she is the author of 'Art Beyond Representation: The Performative Power of the Image' (IBT, 2004). Both have forthcoming books in the Contemporary Thinkers Reframed series (IB Tauris), Estelle Barrett: 'Kristeva Reframed' and Barbara Bolt: 'Heidegger Reframed'.