The Creative Practice Applied Research Group spans a wide range of contemporary art and design practice. Most of the ARG members (35 in total) reside in the Design and Visual Arts Department (DVA), but a smaller number are based in Media and Communications and Performing Arts.

Outputs from the Creative Practice Group are mainly funded via  HEFCE, ACE and  AHRC and can include publications, conference papers, exhibitions, live art and performance events, film and video projects, installations, journal articles, festivals, web based work and animation.