NiTRO + Creative Matters

Perspectives on creative arts in higher education

DDCA Forum + creative practice research in the news – it matters

We’re pleased that agendas so important to our community of creative practice researchers is getting attention beyond our own subscriber base. Jenny Sinclair, for Research Professional News, covered our National Forum (August 2024) and Creative Matters special issue (October 2024) in an article this week on the concern that creative practice research outputs might be on the decline.

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WINNERS 2024 DDCA AWARDS

We are delighted to announce the winners of the inaugural DDCA Awards. Congratulations go to the following individuals whose work stood out to our judges: All the winners will receive AUD$1,000.   Thank you to all applicants across the five awards. We were thrilled to see the high calibre of submissions across all categories. Our thanks […]

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CONTRIBUTE – Creative Matters ed 8

Inclusion + diversity in higher education learning + teaching in the creative arts The past decade has seen increasing attention placed on the inclusion of diversity in higher education, but evidence of actual progress from the academic and student experience seems less apparent than claims of intent made by university management. We are interested in […]

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Southern Cross Uni cuts all arts

Following the announcement of the ceasing of all arts programs at Southern Cross University was announced yesterday, the DDCA extends its thoughts to staff and students at the university, as well as the larger community that is affected by this decision. The rationale given by the Vice-chancellor of Southern Cross University, Tyrone Carlin, is that […]

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CONTRIBUTE to Findings 2

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 […]

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Presentation: Art Making – Process and Planning

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. […]

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Research Residency at Powerhouse

“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…

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