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I enclose an item that may be of interest to members of this list ** PRACTICE-BASED CERAMIC DESIGN PHD THESIS ON CD ROM Presenting: a unique digital document from The Robert Gordon University: "Katie Bunnell's practice-based PhD thesis, The Integration of New Technology into Ceramic Designer-Maker Practice, represents an experiment which reflects the risk taking characteristics of both creative practice and research, and 'boldly goes' where we haven't been before!" Professor Carole Gray, Reader in Art & Design Research, CRiAD The cross platform CD-ROM format of Bunnell's thesis reflects the practice-based philosophy of her research: aiming to produce an alternative to the traditional black tome and create an accessible resource for students, researchers, lecturers and practitioners. This unique full colour digital document provides direct access to the whole research process, integrating the creation of ceramic designs, reflections on practice, and the development of pragmatic arguments which provide valuable insight into: 1. the creative use of new technology in contemporary craft practices 2. the complex and holistic process of creative craft production 3.the development of a practice-based design research methodology which extends 'naturalistic inquiry' and 'reflective practice' Potential uses of this unique digital document: 1. craft practitioners - debate on the creative potential of computer technology; debate on sustainable practice and environmental issues; a review of contemporary design practitioners using new technologies; examples and evaluations of technical processes 2.undergraduate curriculum development - introducing CAD/CAM technologies; articulating design process; collating and presenting design research 3. postgraduate and research students in Art & Design - demonstrating an appropriate research methodology; presenting a prototype for developing alternative formats for PhD submissions 4.research supervisors and examiners - structuring and supervising a practice-based research project; implications for examining practice-based research projects Available NOW from The Centre for Research in Art and Design (CRiAD), Gray's School of Art, The Robert Gordon University, Tel: 01224 263648 Fax: 01224 263646 (order using proforma below or contact [log in to unmask] for more details) Centre for Research in Art and Design Gray's School of Art Garthdee Road Aberdeen AB10 7QD Tel 01224 263648 Fax 01224 263646 PRO-FORMA INVOICE RE: Presenting Making The Integration of New Technology into Ceramic Designer-Maker Practice PhD Thesis on crossplatform CD-ROM by Dr Katie Bunnell NAME................................................................................................ ..................... ADDRESS............................................................................................. .................. .................................................................................................... ............................. NUMBER OF COPIES @10.00 (pounds) EACH............................................................... Please enclose cheque made payable to Robert Gordon University for ...............(pounds) Please send to: The Centre for Research in Art and Design Gray's School of Art The Robert Gordon University Garthdee Road Aberdeen AB10 7QD Jenny Ure CRiAD The Robert Gordon University Garthdee Campus Aberdeen Email: [log in to unmask] Tel : +44 1224 263647 Tel : +44 1224 317516 Fax : +44 1224 263646 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%