Practice as Research (PaR)

Practice as Research (PaR) is a method where creating art, music, performance, or other creative work is used as a way to explore, investigate, or understand a particular question or issue. Instead of only studying a topic through writing or experiments, practitioners generate creative outputs that provide insights and knowledge. In PaR, the process of making and reflecting on the work itself becomes a form of inquiry, allowing for new understanding that can contribute to academic or professional fields. It values both the creation and the reflection, recognizing artistry as a valid way to generate knowledge.