CREATIVE RESEARCH METHODS WORKSHOPS
Two one-day workshops for academic researchers interested in creative research methods
http://creativeresearchmethods.wordpress.com
Organised by researchers at Birmingham Institute of Art & Design (Birmingham City University) and the Communication and Media Research Institute (University of Westminster)
Creative research methods are approaches to research where participants are invited to express themselves in non-traditional ways, such as through making a physical object or collage, or sharing an experience. Such methods have been slowly growing amongst some social science researchers.
A parallel thread of activity can be found within art and design, where researchers are asking participants to create physical, visual and experiential ‘things’ as part of the research process.
These workshops bring together researchers from the two areas, and aim:
• to provide opportunities to network and share experiences of creative research methods
• to move forward the debate on creative research methods, identifying issues and opportunities for the future
The workshops are participatory, activity-based and exploratory. At each one, attendees will share their previous experiences of creative methods, or their ideas for future research; experience a creative method as a participant; and finally reflect on their ideas and experiences.
Thursday 16 May
Workshop 1: What do we mean by creative research methods?
Birmingham City University (School of Art, Margaret Street, Birmingham)
Register for workshop 1: http://crmworkshop1.eventbrite.co.uk
Wednesday 19 June
Workshop 2: Thinking of ourselves as creative researchers
University of Westminster (309 Regent Street, London)
Register for workshop 2: http://crmworkshop2.eventbrite.co.uk
These events are primarily intended to support a dialogue between PhD and early career researchers in art/design and media/communication, although researchers from other areas with an interest in creative research methods are also welcome to attend.
Each event, including refreshments and lunch, is free, but you must register using the links above. Participants are encouraged to attend both workshops, in order to allow conversations and relationships to develop.
Arrive from 10.30am for tea/coffee. Starts at 11.00am, ends at 4.30pm.
Funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council – Collaborative Skills Development programme.
http://creativeresearchmethods.wordpress.com
Twitter hashtag: #creativemethods
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David Gauntlett - http://www.theory.org.uk/david
Professor of Media and Communications, and
Co-Director of the Communications and Media Research Institute,
University of Westminster
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