Faculty of Art, Design & Architecture

Confirmation

At no later than 9 months of candidature candidates will be required to present a 20-minute oral presentation outlining their research to date.

The presentation will be supported by documentation to be submitted at least 10 days prior to the planned progress review date. Documentation includes:

1. 1000 word summary report including –
   • Discussion of the research question;
   • Brief report on progress of research;
   • A project plan;
   • Timeline to completion.
2. Draft chapter of exegesis (2500 word for MFA/MDes, 3000 word for MA);
3. Images of studio work (MFA/MDes only).
4. Evidence all required coursework has been completed (as applicable to the version of the course in which the candidate is enrolled)
5. Any other specific requirements identified and communicated to the candidate by the Department in which the candidate is enrolled

Transfers to PhD
An intention to transfer application must be made to the Faculty Graduate Research Office with supporting statement from supervisor prior to proceeding with the transfer.

1. A 20-minute oral presentation outlining their research to date
2. 1500 word progress summary report including -
   • Justification of expanded scope of PhD project
   • Discussion of research question;
   • Report on progress of the research;
   • An updated project plan;
   • Timeline to completion as a PhD;
3. Draft exegesis chapter (3000 word for MFA/MDes, 5000 word for MA)
4. Images of studio work (MFA/MDes only).

Progress review

At approximately 16 months of enrolment Master's students will be required to present a 20-minute oral presentation outlining their research to date.

The presentation will be supported by documentation to be submitted at least 10 days prior to the planned progress review date. Documentation includes:

1. 1000 word summary report including:
   • Discussion of the research question;
   • Brief report on progress of research;
   • A project plan;
   • Timeline to completion.
2. Draft chapter of exegesis (2500 word for MFA/MDes, 3000 word for MA);
3. Images of studio work (MFA/MDes only).
4. Evidence all required coursework has been completed (as applicable to the version of the course in which the candidate is enrolled)
5. Any other specific requirements identified and communicated to the candidate by the Department in which the candidate is enrolled

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