Doctor of Fine Arts (4 yr)
University of the Arts Helsinki · Helsinki, Finland
About the programme
Studies in the doctoral programme offer competence to carry out independent and creative artistic research, and an opportunity to develop research-based artistic activity. The doctoral programme is aimed at artists working within contemporary art. Artist-researchers graduating from the Doctoral Programme in Fine Arts develop and renew fine arts: their creation, research, and teaching.
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Key facts
- Degree
- Doctorate
- Institution
- University of the Arts Helsinki (University)
- Location
- Helsinki
- Language of instruction
- Finnish
- Standard duration
- 4 years
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Fields
- Fine Arts & Illustration
About Fine Arts & Illustration
Painting, drawing, sculpture, illustration and contemporary art practice.
Where it leads
Artist · Illustrator · Art teacher · Gallery curator · Concept artist
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