Start date: 1 May 2006
End date: 30 April 2009
Funding programme: Support for e-Research programme
Project website:
http://www.viznet.ac.uk/3dvisa
JISC theme(s): e-Research
Committees: JISC Support of Research committee
3DVisA promotes, enhances and extends the knowledge, understanding and opportunities enabled by digital 3D visualisation to research and pedagogy in the Arts and Humanities.
Overview
The 3D Visualisation in the Arts Network was established in recognition of the specific needs of the Arts and Humanities researchers involved in 3D visualisation. An increasing number of researchers, educators and students within UK Higher and Further Education are creating and/or using 3D visualisation technologies. While such technologies are increasingly popular in some disciplines, there are also subject areas far less receptive to investigation of the academic, pedagogical and creative potential of digital visualisation. 3DVisA builds upon the experience of past and current projects, and provides a forum for discussion and exchange of knowledge through academic activities, publications and resources.
Aims and objectives
3D Visualisation in the Arts Network:
- Raises awareness and understanding of digital scholarship in the Arts and Humanities;
- Encourages and facilitates exchange of skills and knowledge of spatial visualisation;
- Stimulates and coordinates international, community-wide debate on key topical and current issues;
- Actively collaborates with the UK Visualisation Support Network (VizNet) which specialises in scientific visualisation;
- Forms strategic connections between domains through a range of related, external bodies;
- Builds a sustainable academic community of the creators and users of 3D visualisation in the Arts and Humanities.
Project methodology
- Richard Beacham provides overall strategic guidance, champions 3DVisA in local and international contexts, and identifies potential synergies with other activities and initiatives.
- Hugh Denard co-directs 3DVisA, manages and monitors the Network’s activities, and coordinates liaison with the JISC.
- Anna Bentkowska-Kafel has been responsible for establishing and developing academic contacts within the Arts and Humanities 3D community; engaging its members in research and coordinating the creation of sustainable resources and publications.
- Julie Tolmie organises and contributes an annual cross-domain Conference in collaboration with VizNET, seeks and publicizes funding opportunities and events, and develops ancillary workshop activities.
Anticipated outputs and outcomes
Network development activities:
Resources and publications:
Lead Institution
King’s College London
Project partners