A R T & D E S I G N P O S T G R A D U A T E S T U D I E S T H E S I S R E S E A R C H

M A T E R I A L S &

Y E A R G R A N T S

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Research grants of up to $750 for full-time candidates (or $375 for part-time candidates) are available to Thesis year - Master of Art & Design candidates by application. Funding is for research-related expenses which may include: Materials Travel expenses Transcription costs Equipment hire Presentation, display & publication expenses

This grant cannot be used for the purchase of equipment, books and thesis-binding costs or other non-consumable items. The application process requires you to provide a detailed budget and budget justification as well as verification from your primary supervisor. Students who are successful in receiving this stipend may be asked to contribute up to 30 hours organisational assistance as nominated by the Postgraduate Studies Programme Leader.

Application Process
To apply for this grant you must be enrolled as a student in Master of Art and Design Thesis Programme and must: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Complete the application form (pages 2-3); must be typed. Provide a bank document such as account statement or bank deposit slip, etc. which shows your bank account number and the name of your bank. Have the application approved and signed by your Primary Supervisor. Submit it to the PG Programme Administrator either In person at WM 208A or WE Reception (Level 3) or

By email to cde@aut.ac.nz or By post to Champa De, School of Art + Design, Private Bag 92006, AUT University, Auckland 1142.

Application due by 4PM, 28 March 2013.

Note: AUT Staff are not eligible to apply for these grants.

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M A & D T h e s i s A p p l i c a t i o n Student Name: AUT Student ID number: Title of thesis project: Bank Account Number: Abstract (one paragraph): Danny Knox 1263023 Bits of Absurdity

G r a n t F o r m

02-0568-0014886-083

(attach bank doc)

This drawing based practice is concerned with contemporary instances of absurdity. This research seeks to catalogue and restage various examples of the absurd, particularly those resulting from their relationship to digital technology. Various samples of absurdity (both accidental and intentional) are taken from the ubiquitous flow of digital media and pressed into service as source material for my drawing based practice. Drawing is positioned as an appropriate tool to research digital absurdity (and the various conditions that arise from this absurdity). Inherent qualities of drawing, both formal and conceptual, are offered as means of quantifying, expressing and exploiting absurdity for the purpose of a practice lead research project.

Total amount of funding applied for:

750.00

Budget (please list each item or service requested, number of units required, cost per unit, total cost of each set of items or services) ITEM Flights to Residency QUANTITY 2 2 4 3 3 COST PER UNIT $ 149 $ 48.80 $ 19.70 $ 79 $ 13 TOTAL $ 298 $ 97.60 $ 78.80 $ 237 $ 39

August

Rare earth magnets for hanging works Courier costs shipping works for

Accomadation Auckland Residency Fabriano 5 700 x1000 350gsm Cold Press

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Budget Justification (please explain why you need this item or service in relation to your project) e.g.: Each listed item is essential to the successful completion of my study. All items relate to my drawing practice, or the required attendance at the august residency in Auckland.

Verification by Primary Supervisor

As primary supervisor to I verify that the budget and expenses outlined are appropriate for this research project. Name of Supervisor:

Signature of Supervisor: Date:

Statement by Applicant
If I am successful in receiving a research grant for materials and consumables I will use the funding solely for the project outlined above. If any change in expenditure is to be made, it must be (i) initially proposed in writing; (ii) signed off by my primary supervisor and (iii) approved by the Postgraduate Programme Leader.

Signature of Applicant: Date: 22/03/13

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Application due by 4PM, 28 March 2013.

Failure to meet all of the requirements of the application may result in a disqualification from consideration.

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