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Stellenbosch University

Doctor of Philosophy in Visual Arts

The Doctor of Philosophy in Visual Arts in Arts is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

Doctor of Philosophy in Visual Arts offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Candidates have to be in possession of an MA degree in Fine Arts or MA degree in Visual Studies (or an acceptable equivalent qualification regarded by the Senate as adequate for admission to the programme) that provides evidence of the ability to conduct advanced independent research.

Details of the selection process for the doctoral programme is available from the Department.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Doctoral degrees in the arts are research degrees culminating in a dissertation. The study as a whole can consist of theoretical work or it can be the results of an integrated study of the creative processes and theoretical work which are reported in a dissertation. The unique nature of the integrated option is derived from the coherence and interdependency of the study of the creative process and theoretical dimensions of the research leading to an original contribution to knowledge and insight into the arts.

Students must present their research for comment on a regular basis. From time to time it may be required of students to present papers dealing with their research at seminars for informal discussion.

ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATION

Dissertation and oral examination. The dissertation is examined according to the procedures of the University for advanced degrees. The dissertation must comprise a minimum of 50 000 words. All the material presented for the dissertation, including the creative work where applicable, is assessed as a single whole by the examiners.

Programme Structure

Doctoral degrees in the arts are research degrees culminating in a dissertation. The study as a whole can consist of theoretical work or it can be the results of an integrated study of the creative processes and theoretical work which are reported in a dissertation. The unique nature of the integrated option is derived from the coherence and interdependency of the study of the creative process and theoretical dimensions of the research leading to an original contribution to knowledge and insight into the arts.

You must present your research for comment on a regular basis. You must, from time to time, present papers dealing with your research at seminars for informal discussion.

Programme Content

Compulsory Module

59846 : Visual Arts 978(360)

 

Assessment and Examination

A dissertation that is assessed according to the regulations of Stellenbosch University. You must do an oral examination in addition to the dissertation. Also consult Calendar, Part 1 (General), on doctoral studies.

The dissertation must comprise a minimum of 50,000 words. All the material presented for the dissertation, including the creative work where applicable, is assessed as a whole by the examiners appointed according to the normal procedures of the University.