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Ph.D. Painting

Doctor of Philosophy in Painting

Are you an emerging artist in the field of painting and want to engage in some long time research? Do you desire to develop your understanding of contemporary art and become an accomplished artist? Learn here about the research program PhD Painting.

Overview

Painting is a popular visual or fine art form that has always drawn many creative talents into its fold. Many artists aspire to reach greater heights in this field by going for higher learning. The PhD program is thus for emerging visual artists who want to engage into full-fledged research and add to the knowledge available in the field of painting. It's through a new work of painting or original research work that one obtains this doctoral degree. As for the scope of this program is concerned, you get the opportunity to establish yourself as a professional artist or get to work in the field of academics.

Eligibility and course duration

A master's degree or an M.Phil in Fine Arts, Painting or other closely related fields. Entrance to the course is through written test and interview. The written test is waived off for those with an M.Phil qualification.

The duration of the course is typically 3-5 years.

Ph.D. Painting - Colleges & Admission Notifications

Find the list of colleges offering Ph.D. Painting course. Check out individual college websites to know more about the admission for 2025 - 2026 academic year. You may download the application form and course details from the official college website.

College Name
Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan
Digambar Jain College, Uttar Pradesh

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More about the course

Just like any other PhD program a PhD in painting can be obtained after some years of original research work in the area. It takes around 3-5 or even more years to complete the entire course. The research work is to be supported by a written work or thesis that has to be defended via viva voce in front of the research panel at the end of the program. As a research student you will be provided with a research guide or supervisor and studio space to conduct your research work. The coursework comprises of a course on research methodology and on topics based on art and painting. You get to delve deep into topics ranging on art history, contemporary art, painting as a means of visual expression, expressing messages in the form of visual images and the basic materials and techniques that goes into creating painting masterpieces. You also get to master the techniques in colour composition and in choosing different materials for colours. Commitment to your research goal is all that is needed of you to pursue this course successfully.

Job prospects

Provides you the scope to establish yourself as an accomplished painter. The teaching career in the field of art too provides for opportunities in schools, colleges and various art institutions. For an established artist, painting is a very rewarding field. You could be also into organizing art exhibitions and running art galleries.

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