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Department: Creative Industries Research and Applications Centre

Creative Industries Research and Applications Centre (CIRAC) contributes to the research and applications needs of the creative industries - locally, at a state level, nationally and internationally. The Centre aims to:Map the growth and dynamics of the sector to show the extent and value of the creative industries in Australia and overseas;Assist the growth and diversification of creative applications in the new information economy, providing know-how and facilities to partners from government to micro-business;Produce both creative IP for commercialisation, and cutting-edge industry-oriented research;Contribute to the development of the Creative Industries Precinct, working with co-locating partners;Work towards Co-operative Research Centre (CRC) status for a consortium dedicated to Research and Development leadership in this emergent industry sector.

http://www.creativeindustries.qut.com/research