KNOWLEDGE-IN-ACTION: A graphic design research symposium

Submitted by Miss Tiffany : 11.Jun.2008 10.43am

KNOWLEDGE-IN-ACTION
A graphic design research symposium

Wednesday 17 September 2008
1.30pm–5.00pm

The symposium has two main aims:
(a) to demystify the process of embarking on a research degree;
(b) to encourage PhD level research in graphic design, and its related
subject areas.
The event presents an opportunity to hear from speakers who have
developed a
career in research, education and practice, since completing their PhD.
Reﬂecting on their experience, they will discuss a range of academic and
non-academic issues, talking informally about topics such as: the impact of
doctoral study on their career; the integration of research, education and
practice; developing research initiatives; and the balance between
deliberate and intuitive practice.

WHO WILL THIS BE OF INTEREST TO?
Those interested in pursuing a career in research; final year and
post-graduate students in graphic design and related fields of interest;
supervisors and potential supervisors; managers in Higher Education;
practising researchers and designers.

ADMISSION IS FREE
But all attendees will need to register their intention to come before
Monday 8 September—numbers will be limited.

VENUE
Bonington Lecture Theatre, Bonington Building
School of Art & Design, Nottingham Trent University
Dryden Street, Nottingham, United Kingdom

PROGRAMME

1.30pm Welcome refreshments in Atrium

1.50pm Introduction
Robert Harland
Nottingham Trent University

2.00pm Keynote address
Prof Rob Waller
University of Reading

2.40pm Case study one
Dr Caroline Archer
Birmingham City University

3.10pm Refreshment break

3.30pm Case study two
Dr Paul Wilson
University of Leeds

4.00pm Case study three
Dr Catherine Dixon
Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design
University of the Arts London

4.30pm Plenary session

5.00pm Closing remarks
Frank Peters
The Chartered Society of Designers