They say that without art, the earth is just “eh.”<\/p>\n
The creative arts – be they visual, kinetic, narrative, musical, or any other kind of expression – enrich and beautify our lives. But they’re starting to do that in new and interesting ways. After over a century of modernist and postmodernist experimentation, and several decades of technological revolution, the arts have exploded beyond their traditional boundaries.<\/p>\n
At the same time, arts research has opened its doors to new approaches. Music has been analysed through the lens of cognitive neuroscience<\/a>. Visual art has been researched from a healthcare perspective, and many hospitals<\/a> have started to provide arts programmes to enhance patient recovery. Games (both video and board) are being analysed for their sociological value<\/a>.<\/p>\n In other words, if you thought the creative arts were about ballet recitals and concert halls, you’re missing out on a glorious bigger picture.<\/p>\n So what’s it like to be a creative arts researcher in 2015? We talked to Colab Masters student Amy Tielu to find out.<\/p>\n