Transdisciplinary Artistic PhD

PhD School(s)

Artistic
Cooperation partner(s)

Linz University of Arts (Austria)
Application deadline

Punctual calls
ZHdK cooperation(s)

DKV, DFA, DDE, DDK, DMU
Main working language

English, German

Programme

The Transdisciplinary Artistic PhD Programme supports third-cycle education for artists and designers by distinctive artistic means. It advocates a collaborative approach between the artistic disciplines at Zurich University of the Arts, as well as between their specific research approaches and aesthetic practices. The programme is run by a multidisciplinary team from all five departments of ZHdK (Cultural Analysis, Fine Arts, Design, Music, Performing Arts & Film).

The programme has three main objectives with regard to the institutional development of artistic PhD profiles: (1) To enhance PhD-level research in artistic disciplines for the benefit of the community of artists and designers as peers (cui bono principle). (2) To develop artistic PhD profiles for artists or designers that allow them to qualify for future professorships at art universities (career development). (3) To train artistic and design researchers to engage in scholarly fields and social contexts within and beyond the bounds of the field of art (social relevance).