The teaching environment at CRiSAP is closely integrated with its research, fostering a space that is critical, inclusive and imaginative.
Postgraduate researchers enjoy numerous opportunities to:
- engage with research-active staff
- contribute to ongoing projects
- access cutting-edge facilities that enhance their creative work.
They also have the support of the UAL Doctoral School, which provides a dynamic environment for arts researchers.
CRiSAP plays a key role in developing new teaching methods and shaping the curriculum. We also provide unique learning experiences through workshops, field trips and international exchanges.
Our members and PhD students regularly contribute to the BA (Hons) Sound Arts: Design and MA Sound Arts courses at London College of Communication (LCC).
Our PhD programme
We welcome applications for practice-based and theoretical PhDs in any area of sound arts for either full-time or part-time study. Our PhD programme attracts sound artists and creative practitioners from diverse backgrounds, with multidisciplinary interests, experiences and skills.
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When approaching a potential CRiSAP supervisor we ask you to have a well-defined research question and to mention whether you have contacted any other members of CRiSAP or UAL staff. Where possible, we aim to be available for informal discussion in advance of a formal application.
Many of our constantly changing PhD cohort continue to remain part of CRiSAP’s research community long after completing their degrees.
- Find information about our facilities, funding opportunities and how to apply through the UAL Doctoral School.
Sound Arts Lecture Series
CRiSAP supports the Sound Arts Lecture Series, LCC – a weekly programme of inspiring talks by world leading practitioners, open to our undergraduate and postgraduate communities.
Teaching and learning are deeply intertwined with our research, continually driving the exchange of new ideas and sending them out into the world.
- Find out more about our lecture series.
Research: Sonic Knowledge and Pedagogies
What knowledge does listening and sound-making offer? How can listening be understood and practiced across disciplines? This research theme explores the various ways sound and listening is theorised and practiced through education, art and experimental ways of learning.
- Find out about our projects under the Sonic Knowledge and Pedagogies theme.
CRiSAP supported courses
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BA (Hons) Sound Arts and Design, London College of Communication, UAL
BA (Hons) Sound Arts: Design
Led by internationally recognised sound artists, the course focuses on creative use of sound, both as an independent and supportive medium.
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Marco Tarantino, 2019. MA Sound Arts, London College of Communication, UAL | Photography: Lewis Bush
MA Sound Arts
Intensive and specialised, the course develops a distinctive approach to applying sound arts in practice and in theory.
More to explore
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Woodblock letters, London College of Communication, UAL
Collaborate and exchange
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Music in the artistic context, London College of Communication, UAL
Research
Explore our research themes and outputs.
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Still from Pauline Boudry/Renate Lorenz, To Valerie Solanas and Marilyn Monroe in Recognition of their Desperation, 2013. Performers: Rachel Aggs, Peaches, Catriona Shaw, Verity Susman, Ginger Brooks Takahashi, William Wheeler.
Events
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