The Creative Practice PhD at the University of Newcastle offers candidates an innovative pathway to explore and develop their practice and field of research. This program is designed for practitioners in fields related to the Built Environment such as Architecture, Construction Management and Disaster Resilience, who wish to combine creative work with scholarly research. There is also the possibility of inter-disciplinary research and supervision with SABE and other Colleges and Schools at University of Newcastle.
Program aim: The aim of the Creative Practice Research is to utilise Creative Practices to contribute to new knowledge through systematic investigation of a research question, supported by a defined problem. The outcome of the research is to be significant and original contribution to knowledge within the field/s and discipline/s the practice it sits within.
Program duration: The 3.5 years program full time or 7 years part time.
Expectations and outcomes: Candidates are expected to produce a series of iterative practices/projects which are presented in the public domain, or to peer/industry review and reflected upon in the process generating their original research. Graduates will develop advanced research and creative skills, preparing them for future employment in fields related to their chosen practice. Through this program, graduates are equipped with advanced skills in both creative and academic realms, preparing them for roles in higher education, creative leadership, and professional practice.
At SABE, the candidate has the opportunity for broader feedback and refinement from a panel of academics and practitioners through biannual SABE presentations.
The Creative Practice Research PhD consists of a 30,000-40,000 word written exegesis, which is combined with a final exhibition with verbal presentation and defence.
Please refer to How to Apply, scholarships, and University Guidelines on further information for the Research with a Creative Component Procedure.
Key features:
Flexible structure: Candidates can tailor their studies to suit their individual practice and research focus.
Career development: Offers Candidates opportunity to explore and develop practice through well as research, and research through practice.
Interdisciplinary approach: Encourages collaboration between a number of disciplines, supported by expert supervision and access to state-of-the-art facilities.
Industry partnership: The study can involve an industry partnership that emphasizes collaborative innovation to address real-world challenges. Prior to the study, all parties must agree on Intellectual Property ownership and use before commencing.
Types of Creative Practice: Project/s for a Creative Practice Research PhD may take a number of different forms in relation to the Built Environment, for example: architectural design, digital fabrication, digital technologies, construction methods and technologies, installations, interior design, landscape design, planning, policy and framework development, public art, representative practices, socially engaged art practices, systems analysis, urban design, etc. The chosen medium/s can also vary, for example: buildings, creative text, drawings, models, new systems, objects, paintings, performances, plans, processes, prototypes, reports, sculpture, virtual reality, etc.
