An Art-Science Residency
Te Ataata
Each year, a French scholar is being hosted under this programme. It is a joint initiative between the Embassy of France in New Zealand and Auckland University of Technology's Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies.
Context
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Auckland has a worldwide reputation for its quality of life. In large part this is because of its outstandingly beautiful natural environment and the lifestyle opportunities it offers.
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The Te Ataata resident is welcomed by Auckland University of Technology (AUT)'s Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies where design is recognised as a major discipline to advancing transdisciplinary learning and research.
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Creation
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This is an opportunity for a practice-based French scholar to work alongside university peers on interdisciplinary art-science research, with access to the same facilities, expertise and materials as staff during their stay.
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The range of discipline areas include art and design; communication studies; engineering, computer and mathematical sciences; and creative technologies.
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The resident is invited to take part in a range of activities such as seminars, workshops, public events, conferences, media interviews, research etc.
Profile
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The residency welcomes applications from French scholars with a recognised artistic practice and proven experience in interdisciplinary work and research-based programme.
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Applications are reviewed based upon the quality of the proposed project and past works as well as the applicant's public speaking skills and abilities to engage with students.
A direct collaboration between both institutions should be demonstrated in the application.
Modality
The residency is a full-time, 6 to 8-week programme.
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The residency programme includes
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international return airfare Paris-Auckland,
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a weekly stipend,
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an accommodation and full access to AUT facilities, expertise and materials.
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The call for the 2025 edition of the residency
will open in late March 2024
and will close on 31st July 2024 at 11:59pm (NZ time).
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Partner​
The residency is an opportunity for a practice-based French scholar to work alongside their AUT peers on interdisciplinary art-science research, with access to the same facilities, expertise and materials as staff during their stay here.
The resident is hosted by AUT’s Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies - Te Ara Auaha. The faculty recognises that design as a discipline is central to advancing transdisciplinary learning and research. Its range of discipline areas include art and design; communication studies; engineering, computer and mathematical sciences; and creative technologies.
