The School’s Centre for Art, Design, Research and Experimentation (CADRE) was established in 2006, to foster the development of our active research community.
The results from the latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008), highlight significant improvement in Art and Design: with areas of international excellence. 10% of research in the School of Art and Design was rated as world leading, 25% as internationally excellent and 50% as internationally recognized.
Studio Theories and Practices
This group brings together researchers rooted in studio-based, creative and professional practices with the aim to explore and advance different interdisciplinary approaches to material form and conceptual processes in fine art, applied arts and design. The research group has a dual focus: One key area has a depth of knowledge and expertise in printmaking, sculpture and painting as expanded practices. The other key area focuses on investigating and developing conceptual processes integral to architectural ceramics, art glass, tableware design in silver and ceramics and textile design.
artwork photographed by Simon Bruntnell.