RMIT University

Course Level

Doctor Degree (By Research)

CRICOS

079810B

Related Careers

Doctor of Philosophy in Art

This project-based Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) research degree will provide the framework, the focus and the discipline necessary to conduct speculative inquiry in the field of art. The PhD offers a rigorous, supportive and dynamic environment where the investigation of ideas and material practice pertinent to artistic research informs the production of art. Central to the program is a balance between studio practice and the conceptual and theoretical concerns that underpin artistic research. You may work with installation, sculpture, ceramics, hybrid and spatial practices, sound, performance, media arts, video, painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, gold-and silversmithing and object based practice. You will consider the artistic, cultural and social position of your research and draw upon trans-disciplinary practices and enquiries. You will undertake a major project that culminates in an exhibition, performance or presentation of work for assessment, accompanied by an exegesis that includes visual and sonic documentation of the creative research.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
Melbourne City	Full-time - 3 years	N/A	N/A
Melbourne City	Full-time - 3 years Part-time - 6 years	N/A	N/A

Campus

Duration

Fees

ATAR

Melbourne City

Full-time - 3 years

N/A

Melbourne City

Full-time - 3 years

Part-time - 6 years

N/A

Structure

You will complete this program under academic supervision. You are required to complete the online modules: Research integrity, Copyright and intellectual property.

Subjects

Entry requirements

a bachelor degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology courses that constitute at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent). The applicant must have achieved at least a distinction average in the final year
or a master degree that includes a research component comprised of at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent) with an overall distinction average or a master degree without a research component with at least a high distinction average
or evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research Training and Development or nominee that the applicant has developed knowledge of the field of study or cognate field and the potential for research sufficient to undertake the proposed program. At RMIT a grade of distinction represents academic achievement of 70% or higher and a high distinction is 80% or higher.