The document outlines a conference on research data in the visual arts. It discusses the objectives of the KAPTUR project to investigate the nature of research data in the visual arts, develop appropriate policies and systems, and showcase good practices. The project aims to address challenges such as the varied nature of research outputs and lack of research data management infrastructure in arts institutions. The conference will include discussions on defining research data in the arts, policy adoption, infrastructure requirements, and next steps.

1. KAPTUR
RESEARCH DATA MATTERS
IN THE VISUAL ARTS
VADS : GSA : GOLDSMITHS : UAL : UCA : JISC

2. Conference Outline
• Welcome and introductions
• Research data: challenges for the visual arts
• JISC: supporting research data management
• Infrastructure: requirements and systems for the arts
• Institutional perspectives
Lunch and exhibition of visual arts research data
• Plenary
KAPTUR : RESEARCH DATA MATTERS IN THE VISUAL ARTS
VADS : GSA : GOLDSMITHS : UAL : UCA : JISC

3. KAPTUR OVERVIEW
OBJECTIVES
• To investigate the nature of research data in the visual arts
• To consider the application of technology to support collection,
discoverability, usage and preservation of research data in the area
• To review appropriate policies, procedures and systems within the
four partner institutions
• To develop case studies and showcase good practice to the wider
higher education sector
KAPTUR : RESEARCH DATA MATTERS IN THE VISUAL ARTS
VADS : GSA : GOLDSMITHS : UAL : UCA : JISC

4. KAPTUR OVERVIEW
BACKGROUND
• Research outputs are varied and complex in the visual arts
• Little is known about the state of research data in the visual arts
• None of the specialist arts institutions have research data
management policies or infrastructure
KAPTUR : RESEARCH DATA MATTERS IN THE VISUAL ARTS
VADS : GSA : GOLDSMITHS : UAL : UCA : JISC

5. KAPTUR OVERVIEW
METHOD
• Environmental analysis
• User requirement, systems evaluation and piloting
• Policy formation
• Toolkit and training materials
• Sustainability planning
• Dissemination
KAPTUR : RESEARCH DATA MATTERS IN THE VISUAL ARTS
VADS : GSA : GOLDSMITHS : UAL : UCA : JISC

6. KAPTUR OVERVIEW
HIGHLIGHTS
• What is research data in the visual arts?
complexities in defining and interpreting the nature of research data in
the visual arts
• Policy adoption
significant differences in institutional approaches
• Infrastructure
complex requirements and lack of a comprehensive solution
• Engagement
national and international conferences, development of training sessions
and materials, and today, the project conference
KAPTUR : RESEARCH DATA MATTERS IN THE VISUAL ARTS
VADS : GSA : GOLDSMITHS : UAL : UCA : JISC

7. PLENARY
JUST THREE QUESTIONS
• What have you learned today?
• How will it impact upon your practice?
• What are the challenges ahead?
KAPTUR : RESEARCH DATA MATTERS IN THE VISUAL ARTS
VADS : GSA : GOLDSMITHS : UAL : UCA : JISC

8. KAPTUR
RESEARCH DATA MATTERS
IN THE VISUAL ARTS
VADS : GSA : GOLDSMITHS : UAL : UCA : JISC