PhD Art History and Theory

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Pixel Pirate II: Attack of the Astro Elvis Video Clone Trailer (Hollywood Mix), 2006, by Soda_Jerk with COFA graduate Sam Smith. Dominique Angeloro, one half of Soda_Jerk, is an Art History & Theory graduate.

PhD Art History and Theory

Course Code: 1286

Administrator: School of Art History and Art Education

Typical Duration: 3 years fulltime

Description

A PhD in Art Theory may include a studio/exhibition component, subject to approval.

Research Areas

Major research areas in this field are:

  • Contemporary art
  • Postcolonialism
  • Postmodernism
  • Art and politics
  • Critical theory
  • Theories of subjectivity
  • European and American art history
  • Anthropology and art
  • Australian art history
  • Art of the Asia-Pacific region
  • Arts administration
  • Curatorial studies
  • Design history and theory
  • Digital media theory