DDCA National Forum: evaluating creative practice research
Edited by Smiljana Glisovic
On August 9, 2024 the DDCA held a National Forum to generate discussion on the shape of the future of creative practice research in Australia (and beyond). The particular focus of the event was on research evaluation and assessment, chosen because of the current reviews of ERA (Excellence in Research for Australia).
The event was open to all creative practice researchers (and anyone with an interest in the field), but we also invited colleagues from the Australian Research Council, the Australian Research Data Commons and data and analytics providers, as well as university leaders from across Australia and New Zealand. We received over 200 registrations for the event and over 100 attendees on the day.
The DDCA recognises that, whilst there is a wealth of knowledge and experience in the creative practice research community, there is a dearth of formal resources that is readily available to the ARC that can properly inform the architects of the new models for evaluation and assessment of creative practice research.
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