On 21 April 2011 14:09, kristina niedderer <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Craft Research, Volume 3
> Craft Research is currently seeking submissions. The deadline for Volume 3
> is 10 July 2011.
>
> Volume 1 of Craft Research is available now, and selected articles from the
> issue can be viewed for free online
> http://www.atypon-link.com/INT/toc/crre/1/1?cookieSet=1
>
>
> Aims & Scope
>
> Craft Research (CRRE) is the first peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated
> to the development and advance of contemporary craft practice and theory
> through research. The aim of Craft Research is to elicit craft as a vital
> and viable modern discipline that offers a vision for the future and for the
> sustainable development of human social, economical and ecological issues.
> This role ofcraft is rooted in its flexible nature as a conduit from design
> at one end to art at the other. It gains its strength from its at times
> experimental, at times developmental nature, which enables craft to explore
> and challenge technology, to question and develop cultural and social
> practices, and to interrogate philosophical and human values.
>
> Call for Papers
>
> Craft Research aims to actively promote and strengthen this future-oriented
> role of the crafts. In order to do so, it recognises inter and cross
> disciplinary practices, and encourages diverse approaches to research
> arising from practice, theory andphilosophy. It welcomes contributions from
> new and established researchers,scholars, and professionals around the world
> who wish to make a contribution to advancing the crafts. Contributions may
> include research into materials, technology, processes, methods, concepts,
> aesthetics and philosophy, etc. in any discipline area of the applied arts
> and crafts, including craft education. Craft Research welcomes a number of
> different types of contributions as set out below.
>
> Contributions
>
> Full Research Papers (4000-6000 words)
> They will describe completed research projects, including research problem,
> questions, methods, outcomes, and findings. They should include original
> work of a research and/or developmental nature and/or propose new methods or
> ideas that are clearly and thoroughly presented and argued.
>
> Short Research Papers / Position Papers (2000-3000 words)
> • Short Research Papers may describe smaller research projects or research
> in progress including research problem, questions, methods, (expected)
> outcomes and findings. They are an opportunity to new
> researchers/practitioners to get into publishing.
> • Position papers may put forward and debate a position on a particular
> (current) issue (e.g. new technology, material, theoretical, social or
> educational issue).
> Both kinds of contributions should include original work of a research or
> developmental nature and/or propose new methods or ideas that are clearly
> and thoroughly presented and argued.
>
> Craft & Industry Reports (1500-3000 words)
> Reports of Investigative Practice from Craft & Industry should present an
> advance in and for the field, including collaborations and new developments
> of work, processes, methods, ideas etc. by practitioners and industry in the
> crafts.
>
> Review Section. We invite reviews of the following:
> • The Portrait Section (1000-2000 words)
> Will feature the work of an individual (crafts person, artist, designer,
> maker, researcher) within the field whose creative work stands out for its
> developmental / research qualities and contribution to the crafts.
> • The Exhibition Section (1000-2000 words)
> Will feature scholarly reviews of exhibitions that are of particular
> developmental / research significance for the field for the technical,
> conceptual, aesthetic, social etc. quality of the work or for the curation.
> • The Publication Review (1000-2000 words)
> Will feature reviews of publications in print and new media.
> • The Conference Section (1000-2000 words)
> Will feature reviews of any relevant conferences/symposia/etc. in the
> field.
>
> Calendar of exhibitions and conferences
> • We invite notifications of important and relevant forthcoming craft
> exhibitions and craft conferences/research events.
>
> Remarkable image section
> • We invite the submission of images of outstanding quality for their
> beauty, complexity, simplicity, challenging nature, novelty, humour,
> humanity, etc. that are representative of contemporary craft developments
> and research.
>
>
> Submission
> CRRE accepts submissions on an ongoing basis.
> For guidance notes, for submissions, or further information please contact
> the editors:
>
> Kristina Niedderer [log in to unmask]
> Katherine Townsend [log in to unmask]
>
>
> Please find all details on the website:
> http://www.intellectbooks.co.uk/journals/view-Journal,id=172/
>
> Dr Kristina NieddererDr Katherine TownsendEditors, Craft Researchweb:
> http://www.intellectbooks.co.uk/journals/view-Journal,id=172/
>
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