This book addresses one of the most exciting and innovative developments
within higher education: the rise in prominence of the creative arts and
the accelerating recognition that creative practice is a form of
research. The book considers how creative practice can lead to research
insights through what is often known as practice-led research. But
unlike other books on practice-led research, it balances this with
discussion of how research can impact positively on creative practice
through research-led practice. The editors posit an iterative and
web-like relationship between practice and research. Essays within the
book cover a wide range of disciplines including creative writing,
dance, music, theatre, film and new media, and the contributors are from
the UK, US, Canada and Australia. The subject is approached from
numerous angles: the authors discuss methodologies of practice-led
research and research-led practice, their own creative work as a form of
research, research training for creative practitioners, and the politics
and histories of practice-led research and research-led practice within
the university. The book will be invaluable for creative practitioners,
researchers, students in the creative arts and university leaders. Key
Features*The first book to document, conceptualise and analyse
practice-led research in the creative arts and to balance it with
research-led practice*Written by highly qualified academics and
practitioners across the creative arts and sciences *Brings together
empirical, cultural and creative approaches*Presents illuminating case
histories of creative work and practice-led research
