Overview
The aim of the course is to train researchers capable of tackling the complex and profoundly transformative challenges of our time using design and artistic practices as a platform of intersection between different disciplines, methods, practices and theories, in order to produce responsible change.
Key Facts
More specifically, the PhD in Design, Arts and Transdisciplinarity programme from Istituto Europeo Di Design (IED) has the following training objectives:
- acquiring a high level of scientific knowledge of research theories, methodologies and practices;
- developing the ability to autonomously manage and finalise the research process in complex areas and environments;
- acquiring autonomy and capacity for continuous learning and self-learning;
- developing an aptitude for systemic, critical and unconventional thinking and experimentation in plural, collaborative, formal and informal contexts, open to contaminations;
- acquiring and applying to theoretical and applied research activities a reference value system oriented to the principles of responsibility, awareness, equity, justice, solidarity and sustainability and to the evaluation of the impacts of project and research action;
- developing original research that expands the frontier of knowledge and contributes to the creation of new knowledge;
- guaranteeing the validation and dissemination of research results through national or international publication and critical sharing with the scientific and professional community;
- acquiring tools and languages to communicate with peers, with the wider community of scholars and with society in general in the areas of expertise;
- promoting, in academic and professional contexts, technological, economic, social and cultural advancement oriented towards the common good, care for the planet and shared resources;
- contributing to the development of the productive and cultural system through research, circular knowledge transfer and participatory collaboration.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research activities: Development and implementation of a research project over the three years, projects and field research activities also in collaboration with external partners and participation in funded projects consistent with the topics of the PhD.
- Dissemination activities: presentation of research results at one or more international conferences in the form of an oral presentation or poster and publication of the results (conference proceedings, article or essay).
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- After you have met with your Advisor for the informative interview on your chosen course, you can begin the admission process.
- You will have to access your reserved area on the admission platform, using the access credentials provided by your Advisor.
- If you are not yet in contact with your Admission Advisor, request information from the page of the course you are interested in.
- You will receive an e-mail with all his/her contact details, as well as general information on the course selected.
Fees and funding
Living costs
Torino, Italy
1,068-1,586 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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