Putting backbone into art, architecture and design teaching and research: The theory spine

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2009

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Connellan, K.A.
Zeplin, P.J.

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Friedman, K.
Edquist, H.

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Hemispheric shifts across learning and research 38's, 2009 / Friedman, K., Edquist, H. (ed./s), pp.1-13

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Cumulus 38° South: Hemispheric shifts across learning, teaching and research (12 Nov 2009 - 14 Nov 2009 : Melbourne, Australia)

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Currently art, architecture and design education encourages studio learning and practice-led research. While a positive development in the recognition of creative arts research, history and theory may have become even more peripheral in some universities. The Theory Spine initiative addresses this issue by offering a backbone of history and theory which connects various strands of practice and research. This project offers more than a conventional history and theory program; it provides individual research-defined pathways towards postgraduate study for undergraduate and Honours students. The Spine (in the form of a lively provocative website,connected courses, a teaching network, and ‘Spinal Rap’ seminars) provides an innovativearterial system with which to navigate and build an individual degree and/or career in art,architecture and design.

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Copyright 2009 Swinburne University of Technology and RMIT University

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