The
relationship of the applied arts to science and technology is a question
of immense contemporary importance. The advent of new virtual media means
that technology offers not only new tools but also the prospect of entirely
new ways of working in virtual spaces.
In October 2001, Edinburgh College of Art and EdVEC (Edinburgh Virtual Environment Centre, University of Edinburgh) began a three-year collaborative research project, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Board. The principal aim of the project is to investigate the development of three-dimensional haptic and multi-sensory computer applications for creative processes in applied arts and design.
Management and steering Groups
