SCIRIA

Sensory Computer Interface Research & Innovation in the Arts

SCIRIA is an interdisciplinary collaborative group of arts and science researchers. Research at the Unit is under the core themes of technologically facilitated fine art practice, cultural heritage visualisation and computer interaction innovation. Technologies of particular focus in current research include multi-touch technologies, computer vision, wireless communication tools, 3D remote sensing, numerical modeling, real-time rendering and biometrics. SCIRIA fosters an interdisciplinary arts and science collaborative network to achieve outcomes of core relevance and usefulness in the fields of art, design, craft and heritage.

Current research projects at SCIRIA study or enhance arts practice and cultural heritage interpretation. Examples include: FELSSO – an AHRC and Henry Moore Foundation funded project in collaboration with Imperial College and Tate, exploring the application of 3D canning and engineering analysis to predict structural damage in stone sculpture. Drawing & Cognition – an ongoing project led by Dr. John Tchalenko to analyse and interpret human behaviour during drawing. Oil&Air – a practice led exploration of the impact of old and new energy production industries by Dr. Angela Geary and funded by the Rootstein Hopkins Foundation. Emotional3D – a practice led project led by Dr. Barbara Rauch researching consciousness, virtual reality and the dreaming brain using 3D laser scanning technology.