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Syndicate: ResCen - new Performing Arts Center in London |
Date: Fri, 08 Jan 1999 19:58:37 +0000 From: debbi lander <rescen@mdx.ac.uk> RESCEN - CENTRE FOR RESEARCH INTO CREATION IN THE PERFORMING ARTS The Centre for Research into Creation in the Performing Arts (ResCen) is an exciting new initiative,an exciting new initiative, linking professional arts practice with related theoretical research. ResCen is based within the School of Art, Design and Performing Arts at Middlesex University. This new Centre will act as a key focus for the development of performing arts research and practice both within and outside of the University. It will extend research within the performing arts through the appointment of practice based researchers who are professional artists. Focused on the synergy between the investigative processes of professional artists and the development of related theoretical research, the Centre will extend our understanding of practice and theory in creation in the performing arts. The Centre will also serve as a catalyst for wider research through partnerships with national and international arts organisations including the South Bank Centre, London and Attakkalari Centre for contemporary performing arts in South India. Middlesex University Middlesex University is a leading establishment for performing arts practice, working at local, nationaland international levels. It has a thriving graduate and post graduate culture emanating from its Art, Design and Performing Arts courses and the exceptional reputation of its Centre for Electronic Arts (CEA). Integral to teaching provision is the experience of interaction with professionals through workshops, residencies and special projects. Theme of Creation Creation is fundamental to the performing arts and the working processes of the professional artist engaged in high quality and original work. This creativity is not only criticalto the artistic life of Britain but also feeds the cultural industries and thus supports the economic well being of Britain. The need for further knowledge and debate,based on a developing body of experience, is becoming increasingly clear. ResCen Programme Activities ResCen, led by Professor Christopher Bannerman, will support a year round programme of research activities.Results will be disseminated nationally and internationally through presentations and performances,articles and lectures, conferences and digital archives. Research Associates One Research Fellow working across the performing arts and six established professional creators will be appointed as Research Associates at the Centre. Each Research Associate will bring a specialist source of expertise to the Centre, and devise and utilise specific processes in the creation of artworks for performance. The activities of Research Associates will include contributions to teaching on related Post Graduate Studies within the School of Art,Design and Performing Arts, the dissemination of products and the development of an archive. They will complement the work of the University's present researchers whose areas of interest and expertise will form another point of synergy in the work of the Centre. Three Research Studentships will also be awarded to contribute to the development of the Centre. Future Developments The appointment of a full time Research Fellow whose expertise lies in the area of research methodologies. The appointment of three European and international Research Associateswith expertise in the documentation of creative and performative processes and the publication of such findings. The development of digital video recording and editing facilities. The creation of a Centre Web Site for group based research and depositing of archive material. A CD-ROM publication to distribute key findings from all of the Centre's activities. A series of live and online colloquia, international conferences and practice based intensives which focus on furthering inter-disciplinary collaboration and practice based theory. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:Debbi Lander, ResCen Launch Co-ordinator: Email:Rescen@mdx.ac.uk Tel: + 44 (0) 181 362 6288 Fax: + 44 (0) 171 357 0825