Design, Environment and the Arts (History, Theory and Criticism), PhD
Tempe, USA
PhD
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The PhD programme at Arizona State University (ASU) in Design, Environment and the Arts (History, Theory and Criticism) trains researchers to examine visual culture, design practices, and environmental contexts. It emphasizes interdisciplinary coursework, seminars, research methodology, theoretical inquiry, and a doctoral dissertation. Students develop skills in critical analysis, scholarly communication, cultural critique, design studies, and art history and practice.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work in academia, curation, arts administration, research, museum roles, cultural policy, criticism, or design consultancy, applying expertise in theory, history, and environmental critique to teaching, scholarship, exhibitions, public programs, interdisciplinary research, museum leadership and public scholarship.
The PhD program in Design, Environment, and the Arts with a focus on History, Theory, and Criticism offers an advanced scholarly pathway for students interested in critically exploring the interconnectedness of visual culture, design practices, and environmental considerations. The curriculum emphasizes rigorous research and theoretical inquiry, encouraging students to develop a comprehensive understanding of the historical and cultural contexts that shape contemporary design and artistic expressions. Candidates engage with a diverse range of disciplines, including art history, design studies, and critical theory, to produce innovative scholarship that advances the understanding of visual environments and their societal implications. Throughout the program, students are nurtured to become active contributors to academic discourse and cultural critique. They undertake comprehensive coursework, participate in seminars, and undertake independent research projects culminating in a doctoral dissertation. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, fostering skills in critical analysis, research methodology, and scholarly communication. Graduates are well-equipped to pursue careers in academia, curation, arts administration, or research, contributing valuable insights into the historical, theoretical, and critical dimensions of the arts and design disciplines.
