PHD Design Arts (International Program)
philosophy
To educate scholars, designers, researchers, and professionals to create innovations and body of knowledge or new theories for Design Arts at an international level.
objectives
- To create designers Design academics with knowledge and expertise in creating advanced theories and works of art and design.
- To stimulate and promote an atmosphere of research and study. and academic research in art and design This will lead to the creation of new knowledge for the design profession in Thailand and abroad.
- To produce designers Design academics who are up to date with economic and social changes To be an important force in the education and professional circles in Thai design towards a knowledge-based society in the future.
Plan 1.1 : total equivalent of 48 credits
- Thesis (equivalent to) 48 credits
- Required courses (non-credit) 12* credits
- Total equivalent 48 credits
Plan 1.2 : total equivalent of 72 credits
- Thesis (equivalent to) 72 credits
- Required courses (non-credit) 12* credits
- Total equivalent 72 credits
* Compulsory but credits are not included.
CHECKLIST FOR APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
Plan 1.1 Total equivalent of 48 thesis credits
- Applicants are required to have a master’s degree in Arts or Design. If the applicant has a master’s degree in another field, the applicant ought to possess a distinguished portfolio of Art or Design work but final consideration is at the discretion of the Program Administrative Committee; or
- Have a nationally or internationally recognized portfolio of design work; or at least 20 years experience in design or in a related field. Final consideration is at the discretion of the Program Administrative Committee.
Plan 1.2 Total equivalent of 72 thesis credits
- Applicantsarerequiredtohaveabachelor’sdegreeinArtorDesignor in a related field granted with honors or with a GPA higher than 3.20; and
- Have a nationally or internationally recognized portfolio of design work; or
- Have at least nine years’ experience in Design or related field. Admission is subject to the Program Administrative Committee.
Applicants are required to pass one of the English standard tests:
Applicants are required a minimum English scoring specified by the Committee of Higher Education; or in accordance to Silpakorn University criterion.
Applicants must possess all qualifications required by the Silpakorn University Regulations on Graduate Study, B.E. 2561, Item 6 (Appendix A) and/or which might be changed afterwards.