Short definition of what it entailsArtistic research is a discipline that challenges the notion that intellectual and practical work are mutually exclusive. Within music studies, artistic research aims to articulate knowledge generated during the practical or creative activities, often using autoethnographic techniques and self-reflexive writing.
Relevant information regarding this subject in the OSM
We cover, among others, the following:
• Epistemological questions of performance and knowledge generation
• Autoethnography and self-reflexivity in the performative moment
• Sensory tactility and meaning
• Embodiment within performance
Interesting research in this fieldInteresting studies have been done in this field in the OSM, for example:
• Performing musicians exploring their own artistic practices
• Performing musicians conducting research in order to inform their artistic practice
• Sensory facilities, artistic research, and COVID-19 recording projects
Relevant staff membersDr Anchen Froneman E:
FronemanA@ufs.ac.zaT: +27 51 401 2526
Dr Marc Röntsch E:
RontschMA@ufs.ac.za T: +27 51 401 2472
Dr Matildie Wium E:
WiumMJ@ufs.ac.za T: +27 51 401 2757
Dr Danre Strydom E:
strydomd@ufs.ac.za T: +27 51 401 9764
Albertus Engelbrecht
E:
engelbrechta@ufs.ac.za T: +27 51 401 9455