DIGIT

Aims

To research the ways traditional methods of making in textiles may interface with digital textile practices; to analyse the impact this has upon creativity and innovation; and to disseminate the findings widely to the field.

Objectives

• To exhibit relevant research to launch CSAD Textile Research Group.

• To foster and develop collaborations with other institutes, nationally and internationally.

• To analytically review traditional textile design techniques.

• To investigate traditional and contemporary digital techniques.

• Explore the boundaries of relevant digital technologies, recording associated hand, machine and CAD/CAM experimentation.

• Produce collection of textile artwork for exhibition.

• To communicate and publish current and future research developments.

DIGIT Programme 2010

Tuesday January 19th, 5:30pm 3.14 South Block Howard Gardens
‘Research and Practice: The Ways by Which Arrangements of Colour Interact and Manipulate Spatial Perception of Three Dimensional Ceramic Forms'
Sara Moorhouse

Wednesday 10th February, 12:30 - 1:30pm Llandaff N Block, Illustration room,
‘New research perspectives'

Sally Grant, Pete Hathaway, Leah Mclaughlin, Faridah Al-Rashaid

Tuesday 9th March, 5:30pm 3.14 South Block Howard Gardens
‘Research funding opportunities'
Orla Govers

Thursday April 22nd, 4:30pm Llandaff N Block, Illustration room,
Open meeting for students and staff
‘ERL Project'
Dr. Keireine Canavan

Wednesday May 26th, 12:30 - 1:30pm Llandaff N Block Illustration room
Philosophical perspectives: DIGIT & MeAT Joint research cluster meeting
Dr. Clive Cazeaux

Tuesday June 8th, 5:30pm 3.14 South Block Howard Gardens
‘Victims of Fashion'
Christina Shannon