Level:  doctoral academic studies

Upon end of the studies student will receive a title: History of art – doctoral degree (ph.d.)

The main intention of the Doctoral study program in History of Art is to develop experts capable of analyzing and understanding processes within the disciplines such as History of Art, Architecture, Museology and Heritage Protection, including their overall cultural, aesthetic, historical, civilized, and social dimensions, by using the acquired knowledge and proficiency. At the same time, the candidate will be competent to critically evaluate, develop and advance historically-artistic science and its particular utilizations, including contemporary research results, cultural and social necessities and trends. The Doctoral study program in History of Art is designed to acquire candidates with the supreme level of professional competency, theoretical and practical knowledge, expertise and strategy for conducting research work. The Doctoral study program in History of Art is shaped to develop History of Art as a science, to expand critical thinking and to competently qualify workforce for conducting individual and authentic research work.

The main goal of a Doctoral study program in History of Art is to perfect the previously acquired knowledge and skills in following areas: • Historical, theoretical, thematic, challenging, conceptual and visual understanding of particular artistic course, individual artist or phenomena pertaining to History of Art and Architecture in a period from ancient to modern and contemporary times • Understanding and critical evaluation of History of Art as a science, as well as practice of other related disciplines • Theoretical and practical application of knowledge and expertise concerning work within museums and national heritage protection programs • Methodology of History of Art as a science and humanistic discipline, with focus on contextual and interdisciplinary approach in studying particular topics, areas and contents of History of Art and Architecture • Creative abilities and independency during performing intellectual and professional activities • Research accountability, persistence and efficiency, inquisitiveness, intellectual flexibility, and professional and educational responsibilities at the highest level • Organizing and conducting scientific research project independently • Assisting in national and international scientific research projects • Intellectual and professional expertise necessary for development, advancement and popularization of History of Art.

A graduate student with a Doctoral degree in History of Art will be qualified and competent to perform the following: • To independently, theoretically and practically perform in the particular area of expertise, such as: History of Art, History of Architecture, Theory, Museums and National Heritage Protection Programs • To apply cognitive, research and communicational skills, as well as the ability of autonomous intellectual and professional performance • To conduct lectures at the institutions of higher educations • To assist in conducting domestic and international scientific research projects • To execute independently and artistically • To respect principles of working ethics • To communicate at the professional level while presenting results of scientific research projects at the conventions or publishing the same in scientific periodicals and magazines; to complete original scientific research projects, monographs or independent interpretations of a pieces of art • To provide towards advancing History of Art as a science • To execute comprehensive knowledge and meticulous understanding of History of Art a scientific discipline • To be capable of solving existing problems utilizing scientific methods and techniques • To execute interdisciplinary knowledge • To follow latest worldwide trends and tendencies in History of Art • To apply acquired knowledge and skills in particular area of expertise pertaining to History of Art • To utilize contemporary technologies while implementing and sharing acquired knowledge in History of Art and related disciplines.

An entrance conditions for enrollment in a follow-up Doctoral study program are the completion of study in a Master’s study program (300 ECTS credits), the average grade of 8.00 during Bachelor and Master’s study programs, or at least five published research studies in magazines of national and international recognition. The knowledge of at least one foreign language is mandatory as well. Rules for entrance examinations and admission are set in connection with the Faculty of Philosophy Statute. A student applying for a Doctoral study program with a Master’s degree from a different study group will have to take the differential exam if necessary.

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