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Crafted Futures: new teaching, learning and research for craft in the Australian tertiary academy
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-23, 15:11 authored by Niklavs RubenisNiklavs Rubenis, Rohan NicolRohan NicolRecent closures of courses and programs across the tertiary sector have been preceded by amalgamations and absorption into larger homogenous programs. University funding metrics require increased student to teacher ratios that have significantly changed student experience and altered established pathways and models of practice. Craft disciplines do not realise adequate measurable value and impact, relative to our colleagues in sciences and social sciences. These serious challenges invite thoughtful reform. To remain viable, craft will be required to contribute deeply considered responses to critical issues across social, ethical, cultural, political, and material imperatives, as well as other forms of innovation. This paper will present several scenarios where tertiary craft programs do have unrealised potential and a positive future as demonstrated through the capacity to play a serious role in contributing new knowledge on a range of issues with potential to engage nationally identified research priorities.
History
Publication title
Proceedings of the 'Futuring Craft' IOTA21 International ConferenceEditors
Q SaadPagination
179-191ISBN
9780645218213Department/School
School of Creative Arts and MediaPublisher
Curtin UniversityPlace of publication
Perth, AustraliaEvent title
'Futuring Craft' IOTA21 International ConferenceEvent Venue
Perth, AustraliaDate of Event (Start Date)
2021-09-17Date of Event (End Date)
2021-09-18Rights statement
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