Doctor of Creative Arts
University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Doctor of Creative Arts (DCA) is for students with a high level of professional experience in creative practice who wish to extend their art form within a scholarly context. The DCA is a challenging intellectual experience where you will produce a substantial body of work supported by a written exegesis of approximately 30,000 words. There is an integral relationship between creative work and exegesis. Research strengths in creative practice include music, theatre, performance, creative writing, visual arts, digital media and design. Applications from all these disciplines are encouraged, as well as any projects working in interdisciplinary forms. The DCA is practice-based; you will make a significant contribution to both your creative discipline and the area of inquiry within which the work is located. See the course handbook for more information. DCA candidates are also expected to actively contribute to the research culture of the University. You will be invited to participate in lectures and workshops on creative arts research practices and other relevant topics. For information regarding the University's research activity, research strengths, scholarships and services, visit UOW's Research and Innovation website. For specific information relating to research being undertaken within the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, visit the faculty's research pages.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Thesis (192cp)
2 units- THES912Thesis Part Time
- THES924Thesis Full Time
Admissions
An Honours Bachelor degree of at least 4 years' duration in an appropriate discipline at Class II, Division 1, or higher (or its equivalent) and demonstrated evidence of high artistic attainment. Examples of high artistic attainment include: Publication or professional dissemination of work Grants, fellowships, and prizes Critical acclaim A track record of sustained high-level professional activity Various indicators relevant to the specific discipline In some circumstances, students may be required to commence their enrolment in the Master of Philosophy and seek transfer to the Doctor of Creative Arts when, and if, they achieve a suitable standard. Higher Degree Research applicants must provide supporting material with their application. Please refer to the Graduate Research webpage for further information. Academic Entry Requirements To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.
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