Towards efficient real-time generation of detectable musical macrostructure. Efficient generation of detectable large scale musical structure is needed for commercial audiovisual applications, and for creative music making. But computer mediation of music has focused elsewhere: on sound synthesis and sequencing, editing, mixing and notation. I will apply computational processes like the handling of chunks of genetic information in evolution, to generate large scale musical structure. I will con ....Towards efficient real-time generation of detectable musical macrostructure. Efficient generation of detectable large scale musical structure is needed for commercial audiovisual applications, and for creative music making. But computer mediation of music has focused elsewhere: on sound synthesis and sequencing, editing, mixing and notation. I will apply computational processes like the handling of chunks of genetic information in evolution, to generate large scale musical structure. I will control segmentation; framing of internal segments; spatialisation; and the overlaying of separable musical streams. Expert cognitive assessment of the resultant structures will be investigated, and theories of segmentation, streaming and their relationships with expression and affect developed and tested.Read moreRead less
Where culture and politics intersect: Trends in German Theatre since reunification. This project aims to investigate the complex relationship between politics and culture through a study of developments in German theatre since 1989. The profound changes brought about by the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of East and West Germany call for new investigations of theatre, history, aesthetics and representation in a culture in which the theatre, historically, has been central to nation ....Where culture and politics intersect: Trends in German Theatre since reunification. This project aims to investigate the complex relationship between politics and culture through a study of developments in German theatre since 1989. The profound changes brought about by the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of East and West Germany call for new investigations of theatre, history, aesthetics and representation in a culture in which the theatre, historically, has been central to national cultural development. The project will focus on play texts, playwrights, repertoire and performance to make a groundbreaking contribution to theatre and cultural studies by offering new insights into this unique period in German theatre history.Read moreRead less
Mapping the novice-expert continuum in composing and performing. The project explores those strategies that develop human potential across the novice-expert continuum; foster expert thought and practice; and encourage and manage innovation. Benefits include the generation of new knowledge that will impact on music learning theory and practice internationally.
Music production and technology in Australian Film: enabling Australian film to embrace innovation. Given the increasing tendency of the US film industry to co-opt international talent and production bases into its global operation (New Zealand being a prime example), Australian cinema faces mounting hurdles in its quest for national and international success. While education centres such as AFTRS have contributed to excellence in key aspects of local production, Australian film music has been a ....Music production and technology in Australian Film: enabling Australian film to embrace innovation. Given the increasing tendency of the US film industry to co-opt international talent and production bases into its global operation (New Zealand being a prime example), Australian cinema faces mounting hurdles in its quest for national and international success. While education centres such as AFTRS have contributed to excellence in key aspects of local production, Australian film music has been afforded minimal attention. Consequently, music industry training and production often proceeds on the bases of vague assumptions and inefficient precedents. In-depth research is vital to inform national training, production and policy making so as to allow Australian cinema to embrace innovation and engage creatively with the international market.Read moreRead less
The 21st Century Orchestra: researching and developing sustainable models. The project will investigate and prototype innovations which reinvent the orchestra from its current 19th Century form, to one which maintains high quality but resonates with more recent changes in music consumption patterns, musical tastes, performance modes (e.g. immersive), distribution media, and the revolution in instrument design. A musical, technological, social and audience analysis of orchestral history will info ....The 21st Century Orchestra: researching and developing sustainable models. The project will investigate and prototype innovations which reinvent the orchestra from its current 19th Century form, to one which maintains high quality but resonates with more recent changes in music consumption patterns, musical tastes, performance modes (e.g. immersive), distribution media, and the revolution in instrument design. A musical, technological, social and audience analysis of orchestral history will inform an action research inquiry into possible future success paths. Resulting innovations in music repertoire, product and events will produce new revenue models for orchestras around an expanded market base and export of IP. Orchestral sustainability will also strengthen Australia's cultural fabric.Read moreRead less
The Role of Arts Education in Academic Motivation, Engagement, and Achievement. Research is needed to examine the impact of arts education on students' motivation, engagement, and achievement. Findings will help better direct funding and policy to arts education that makes a real difference in the academic and non-academic lives of children and young people. In the school context, findings will link directly to aspects of arts education and achievement motivation that enhance educational attainm ....The Role of Arts Education in Academic Motivation, Engagement, and Achievement. Research is needed to examine the impact of arts education on students' motivation, engagement, and achievement. Findings will help better direct funding and policy to arts education that makes a real difference in the academic and non-academic lives of children and young people. In the school context, findings will link directly to aspects of arts education and achievement motivation that enhance educational attainment, reduce disengagement, and instil greater satisfaction with school life. At a national level, findings will provide an evidence base for the integrated development of cultural, educational and social capital that better enable Australia to contribute to leadership and advocacy in the arts internationally.Read moreRead less
Remediation: Performance Art and Video Performance. This project addresses National Research Priority 4: Safeguarding Australia, priority goal 'understanding our region and the world'. Its benefits will be felt within the cultural community in Australia and across the world. It will encourage overseas curators to include Australian works in their exhibitions; in turn this will generate international scholarship on works from Australia. This will set up a healthy critical dialogue and contribute ....Remediation: Performance Art and Video Performance. This project addresses National Research Priority 4: Safeguarding Australia, priority goal 'understanding our region and the world'. Its benefits will be felt within the cultural community in Australia and across the world. It will encourage overseas curators to include Australian works in their exhibitions; in turn this will generate international scholarship on works from Australia. This will set up a healthy critical dialogue and contribute to knowledge transfer and exchange between Australia and the rest of the world.Read moreRead less
Revolution and the everyday: performative interactions in art, theatre and politics in 1960s Japan. The study of Japanese culture and society contributes to greater understanding of our region and the world, a goal of the national research priority: Safeguarding Australia. Enhanced cultural understanding underpins Australia's capacity to engage with Japan, one of Australia's most important economic markets and strategic partners. Moreover, the study of arts and social life demonstrates the impor ....Revolution and the everyday: performative interactions in art, theatre and politics in 1960s Japan. The study of Japanese culture and society contributes to greater understanding of our region and the world, a goal of the national research priority: Safeguarding Australia. Enhanced cultural understanding underpins Australia's capacity to engage with Japan, one of Australia's most important economic markets and strategic partners. Moreover, the study of arts and social life demonstrates the important contributions made by the arts to social and economic productivity. Creative arts underpin innovation and growth and are dynamic sectors of global cultural and economic production.Read moreRead less