Programme for artists and designers to develop creative practice through research
Poland
What is “Pre-Doctoral Programme in Art and Design”
The Pre Doctoral Programme in Art and Design is designed for Artists and Designers who wish to develop their individual creative practice through research and prepare for pursuing a doctoral degree.
How long
Programme duration: Three years (six semesters)
What is the programme structure
Year I: Foundations of research and artistic practice
The first year provides methodological foundations and introduces participants to artistic research and contemporary theoretical contexts.
Theoretical courses: Advanced Research Methodology, Crafting Project Fitting Methodologies, Monographic Lecture in Contemporary Art, Art Beyond Art in the 20th and 21st Centuries, The Performative Turn in Artistic Research.
Practice-based courses: Studio-Based Research Seminar, Presentation and Discussion Session, Artistic Research Practices.
Year II: Critical Perspectives and Expanding Research Practice
The second year focuses on expanding research practice through critical theory, contemporary artistic strategies, and an introduction to pedagogical thinking in art and design.
Theoretical courses: Advanced Critical Theory for Art and Design, Design for Culture, Art Beyond Art in the 20th and 21st Centuries, Pedagogy in Art and Design, The Performative Turn in Artistic Research.
Practice-based courses: Studio-Based Research Seminar, Presentation and Discussion Session, Mentoring
The sense of achievements: The programme creates a space for intensive artistic and intellectual development through a combination of supervision, mentoring, seminars, lectures, presentations, and exchanges with invited guests. It brings together creative practice with the development of research, methodological, and critical competencies necessary for engaging with contemporary art and design.
Participants could collaborate with distinguished artists, designers, and theorists representing diverse fields and perspectives. The programme encourages dialogue and supports the development of independent artistic and research positions.
What to expect
Participants develop their projects through studio-based research, engage with artistic research methodologies, explore contemporary critical theory and artistic strategies, and strengthen their ability to articulate, present, and discuss their work within broader theoretical and cultural contexts.
The programme also provides opportunities to gain pedagogical experience through both theoretical and practical components, enabling participants to develop competencies related to teaching, facilitating discussion, and working in educational environments.
What does this programme offer
The programme supports the development of independent artistic and research practices while creating a strong foundation for future doctoral procedure and further professional activity in the fields of art, design, and academia.
How will it be organized
–Classes are organised in the form of intensive sessions held approximately once every two weeks.
–Each semester includes approximately six to seven sessions, combining lectures, seminars, mentoring meetings, presentations, and practice-based activities.
–This format is designed to support intensive individual artistic and research development while allowing participants to continue their professional and creative practice alongside the programme.
–Participants have access to the full infrastructure of the Magdalena Abakanowicz University of the Arts Poznań (UAP), including studios, workshops, exhibition spaces, technical facilities, libraries, and other resources supporting artistic, research, and educational activities.
