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Scope
The project is inherently interdisciplinary, as the creative
arts comprises a diversity of disciplines: art, design, dance, theatre,
music, cinema, new media and moving image art forms. The project thus involves
cross-sector affiliations between the Australian Council of University
Art and Design Schools (ACUADS) and other discipline-based peak bodies
such as the National Council of Tertiary Music Schools (NACTMUS), AusDance,
and the Australian Screen Production Educational Research Association (ASPERA).
These affiliations enable engagement with related professional, industry
and community stakeholders to identify challenges to the preparation of
graduates of the creative arts. (See
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Aims
The project aims to: |
'Shadow of a long lost love' by Sonia Donnellan, SASA
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provide an evidence-based understanding of doctoral studies in the creative arts, and more specifically the visual arts in Australia; |
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investigate corresponding programs in a sample of overseas universities; |
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gain a national and international understanding of quality research training methods; |
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identify models of thesis submission for the PhD and professional doctorate; |
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provide information to enable the establishment of benchmark standards of high quality creative arts doctoral supervision, research training, examination and outcomes; |
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provide recommendations for ongoing cross-institutional and cross-sector collaboration in the design and development of creative arts doctoral studies; and |
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disseminate the project findings through a project web site, liaison with peak bodies and key stakeholders. |
It is anticipated the project will facilitate improved curricula, supervision and research outcomes in creative arts doctoral programs, and in turn contribute to the appropriate preparation of graduates for contemporary creative arts professional life. By documenting models of best practice and industry standards, institutions will be able to use the results of the scoping study to monitor and improve the quality of both their research training and research outcomes. It is expected that the study will contribute to the capacity of the sector to develop a high quality, internationally competitive research culture. Further, it provides a timely opportunity to build high quality performance into the next generation of creative arts academics.
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