Writing-PAD | Journal of Writing in Creative Practice

Background !!

Writing-PAD is only in its fourth year, but is proud to have made a positive, if belated contribution to the possibilities for change.
Almost half a century ago colleges of art and design were obliged to include writing as part of the degree syllabus.
Many remember the aftermath as a Cold War between academic research and studio practice.
Although the tensions remain, we can now be more optimistic. The word ‘research’ has been accepted by virtually everyone, and differences can be aired more openly and creatively.
Issues such as English as a second language, the role of the viva voce, or plagiarism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and other Specific Learning Difficulties are now being discussed.

Although the network evolved from an initial concern with Learning and Teaching it now also welcomes theories of writing in creative studio practice.
It brings together tutors from across the disciplines, and from different roles such as studio staff, theory staff, learning support, and learning and teaching (L&T) co-ordinators.
Our forthcoming Journal of Writing in Creative Practice will reflect this.
It will be published by Intellect books

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