Dear Daved,
There are PhD programs for artists. In these artists get a PhD for their practice and some form of reflection on that practice from art departments of universities. These are known (in the UK) as 'practice as research PhD's', 'art practice as research' or 'research in and through the arts'. Not all countries have these PhD's and it is currently a discussion in the Netherlands whether the Dutch art academies and Universities should set up such PhD's.
As I am an artist and doing a PhD in the Netherlands, it is of interest to me which publications are quality assured. I know the current academic rules about what in Dutch universities is considered quality-assured, but am interested to know what rules exist in other countries that do have 'practice as research PhD's'. I heard that exhibitions in certain art institutions are also considered 'quality assured publications' according to some rules. As I would like to know more about this topic, I asked the question to AACORN.
For people interested in this discussion check these titles I found in a paper by Henk Bergdorff Dutch publication called 'De strijd der faculteiten, over zin en onzin van onderzoek in de kunsten' by , 2004 in 'Boekman, tijdschrift voor kunst, cultuur en beleid' 58/59 (voorjaar 2004) p.191-196:
Alan Davies (ed.), Enhancing Curricula: exploring effective curriculum practices in art,design and communication in Higher Education, CLTAD/The London Institute 2002
Practise-based Doctorates in the Creative and Performing Arts and Design, UKCGE 1997
Research Training in the Creative & Performing Arts & Design, UKCGE 2001
Report of the Review of Arts and Humanities Research Funding, 2002
Practice as Research: regulations, protocols and guidelines (including: 'Draft 'best practice' guidelines on Practice as Research PhDs' and 'Ten Steps to a 'Perfect' Practice as Research
PhD'), Palatine/LTSN 2003
The RAE and Research in the Creative & Performing Arts, AHRB 2003
Greetings,
Teike
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Date: 2008/12/2
Subject: RE: Welcome to AACORN!
Teike, can you say more? (especially for those of us not directly practicing
in the art world). What's your sense of "quality assured"--how does it go in
your practice? What are some of the rules and what are some examples (as you
experience them)? I can make some guesses but I'd be happier if I didn't
guess too much :). Also, what spurs your question? Maybe if I knew more
about your motivations I could suggest some sources/directions (though maybe
not!). Thanks. D
-----Original Message-----
From: Aesthetics, Creativity, and Organisations Research Network
Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 4:23 PM
Subject: Re: Welcome to AACORN!
Dear AACORN members,
Is there anyone in AACORN that has done/published anything that would
be considered 'quality-assured' according to the rules of the art
world?
Best regards,
Teike Asselbergs