leigh garrett

KAPTURRESEARCH DATA MATTERS

IN THE VISUAL ARTS

VADS : GSA : GOLDSMITHS : UAL : UCA : JISC

Conference Outline• Welcome and introductions

• Research data: challenges for the visual arts

• JISC: supporting research data management

• Infrastructure: requirements and systems for the arts

• Institutional perspectivesLunch and exhibition of visual arts research data

• Plenary

KAPTUR : RESEARCH DATA MATTERS IN THE VISUAL ARTS


KAPTUR OVERVIEWOBJECTIVES

• To investigate the nature of research data in the visual arts

• To consider the application of technology to support collection, discoverability, usage and preservation of research data in the area

• To review appropriate policies, procedures and systems within the four partner institutions

• To develop case studies and showcase good practice to the wider higher education sector



KAPTUR OVERVIEWBACKGROUND

• Research outputs are varied and complex in the visual arts

• Little is known about the state of research data in the visual arts

• None of the specialist arts institutions have research data management policies or infrastructure



KAPTUR OVERVIEWMETHOD

• Environmental analysis

• User requirement, systems evaluation and piloting

• Policy formation

• Toolkit and training materials

• Sustainability planning

• Dissemination



KAPTUR OVERVIEWHIGHLIGHTS

• What is research data in the visual arts?complexities in defining and interpreting the nature of research data in the visual arts

• Policy adoptionsignificant differences in institutional approaches

• Infrastructurecomplex requirements and lack of a comprehensive solution

• Engagementnational and international conferences, development of training sessions and materials, and today, the project conference



PLENARYJUST THREE QUESTIONS

• What have you learned today?

• How will it impact upon your practice?

• What are the challenges ahead?



KAPTURRESEARCH DATA MATTERS

IN THE VISUAL ARTS


leigh garrett

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