Digital and Material Arts (D-Marc)

At D-MARC the focus is on understanding the shifting boundaries and new relationships between traditional arts disciplines, created by new technologies. We explore the creative potential of hybrid forms made possible by digitalisation, and are concerned to develop theoretical and pedagogic understandings capable of keeping pace with and informing technological developments.
The Research Centre's focus on digital art is complemented by a commitment to research into a wide range of traditional art practices, which may be characterized by their production of material forms.
The Research Centre aims to develop collaborative practice with the creative industries associated with its activities. Research projects are being opened up to this sector and funding is available from a number of sources to support and develop the work of micro and small businesses. The Faculty Innovation and Knowledge Transfer Manager, Harold Convey, is there to help companies and academics establish new programmes for the development of companies.

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Digital and Material Arts Research Centre
Arts, Design and Technology

Director: Professor John Goto

Professor John Goto has an international profile as a photodigital artist. His UK exhibitions have included solo shows at Tate Britain, the National Portrait Gallery, the British Academy and the Photographers’ Gallery in London.

He recently curated An Uncommon Past, a two week exhibition of photo-digital and video works by academics and students from the University of Derby and the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute (SCFAI), held at the SCFAI in Chongqing, China.