The program provides an opportunity for you, under the guidance of your supervisor, to engage in independent research in your chosen field of artistic practice. During the year you will produce a major creative work, or series of works, and a related research paper. The course also introduces you to practice-led research skills and develops your capacity for devising, defining and managing a major project. The program culminates in a public exhibition of your work as part of the Graduate Exhibition at the School of Art.

The program offers a direct pathway to a higher research degree as well as equipping you to work as a professional practicing artist in your chosen field of specialisation.