Perspectives on creative arts in higher education
The Australia Council has released its 2018-19 Annual Report, Valuing the Arts, highlighting support for the creation of more than 9500 new works and 1000 world premieres.
Australia Council Chair Sam Walsh AO reinforced the importance of the arts in Australia, calling for ‘far greater recognition to the value of the arts and creativity’ and its contribution to ‘our nation’s health, education, industry, global affairs and more’.
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FINDINGS is a biennial peer-reviewed journal of practice-based exegetical writing by Australian art and design postgraduates. FINDINGS is published by
DDCA Board member Beata Batorowicz will be sharing the stage with multidisciplinary experts at #COSA24 THURSDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 2024 In
“Powerhouse offers annual programs to researchers interested in exploring the collection for the purposes of creative practice or academic research.”
FINDINGS is a biennial peer-reviewed journal of practice-based exegetical writing by Australian art and design postgraduates. FINDINGS is published by the Australian Council of University Art and Design Schools (ACUADS) in PDF and ePub formats, in collaboration with The Australian Council of Deans and Directors of Creative Arts (DDCA) and the Art Association of Australia […]
DDCA Board member Beata Batorowicz will be sharing the stage with multidisciplinary experts at #COSA24 THURSDAY 14TH NOVEMBER 2024 In acknowledging the ongoing and significant contribution of the arts on emotional psychological and physiological wellbeing within the health sector, there is much to be explored regarding the role of art beyond an arts therapy context. […]
“Powerhouse offers annual programs to researchers interested in exploring the collection for the purposes of creative practice or academic research.” KEY DATES Read more @ Powerhouse…
Presented by Monash University Wednesday 30 October, 7.30-8.45 am AEDT ONLINE REGISTER FOR THE EVENT Presenters: Alexandra Coulter and Bronwen Ackermann Moderators: Professor Margaret Barrett, Dr Aura Go, Ms Katherine Zeserson. Creativity is essential for the wellbeing of many, and the act of community-based creativity is well-known for its ability to improve health and well-being and in fostering communities. […]
The DDCA is very pleased to announce an annual Creative Practice Researchers in the Making PEER-REVIEWED edition of Creative Matters. This is an opportunity for creative practice research POSTGRADUATE candidates to gain peer-review, editorial and/or publication experience on a research publication focused on creative practice. SEE FULL GUIDELINES APPLY TO JOIN THE EDITORIAL TEAM The […]
Sustaining, Maintaining & Nourishing Creativity DATE: Friday 29th November, 10am – 5pm AEDT LOCATION: Federation University, Ballarat, VIC This free, fully catered event will take place on and around Federation University’s SMB campus in leafy Ballarat, regional Victoria. This year’s theme speaks to maintaining and nourishing the energy of creativity, and asks: How do we […]
In the spirit of reconciliation, the DDCA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.