Creative Research
The University definition of creative research implies that, like other research, the activities and creative work of artists will add to our knowledge of humanity, culture and society in distinctive and significant ways. Creative research may lead to new applications in the knowledge base of each individual discipline. Creative research should have a wide dissemination through exhibition, publication or performance, and be open to the scrutiny of respected peers across Australia and overseas.
Sonic Arts Research Network (SARN)
Sonic Arts Research Network: A Vision (2007- 09)
sarn_enquiries@uow.edu.au
Throughout the last half of the twentieth century, the art of music has undergone a gradual but radical transformation in the way it is composed, produced, published and disseminated. The transformation has been accelerated as composers increasingly become engaged with using and developing new technologies for music. SARN will pursue a new research agenda where creative practice is the catalyst for innovation both inside and outside the creative arts. Over the next three years the Sonic Arts Research Network (SARN) seeks to identify new reciprocal relationships between creative work and the technologies used to create it. It will build on the track records of composers within the Faculty of Creative Arts, and connect these with related strengths in other creative disciplines within the Faculty and research in the Faculty of Informatics.
Major objectives
The Sonic Arts Research Network aims to promote and coordinate:
§ Creation, production, publication and dissemination of composition that will extend the boundaries of musical art forms;
§ Development and application of sound technologies for music through enhanced instrument design, radio and film production, gallery installation, text-sound, new media performance and on-line delivery;
§ Collaboration between time-based disciplines in the creative arts and collateral disciplines within informatics and engineering.
Projects and Programs
SARN has three principal programs:
a. Making and presenting creative work;
b. Building expressive instruments using new technologies;
c. Reinstating theatrical dimensions in music via sound spatialisation.
Membership
Members of the Centre have attained national and international renown through performance, exhibition and publication and include:
Director
Associate Professor Greg Schiemer
Faculty of Creative Arts
Dr David Blackall
Dr Merlinda Bobis
Dr Brogan Bunt
Dr Houston Dunleavy
Associate Professor Stephen Ingham
Mr Derek Kreckler
Professor Andrew Schultz
Professor Diana Wood Conroy
Faculty of Informatics
Associate Professor Ian Burnett
Professor Eryk Dutkiewicz
Associate Professor Fazel Naghdy
Dr Christian Ritz
Honorary
Dr Ian McGrath
Information for Prospective Research Students
Please go to http://www.uow.edu.au/research/rsc/prospective/index.html
Enquiries
Ms Olena Cullen
Professional Officer
Tel: +61 4221 4324
Fax: +61 4221 4127
Email: olena_cullen@uow.edu.au
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