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Schedule L (Fine Art) This schedule is suitable for candidates who intend, from the outset to submit for a final award of DFA or MPhil DFA
MPhil (MA/MSc by Research)
3 Years (FT)
2 Years (FT)
6 Years (PT)
4 Years (PT)
Candidates who do not submit within the maximum time period must apply for a formal extension (section 5.10 and Research Degrees – Generic Institutional Regulations (UPR AS10, section 10.2 refers) Entry Qualifications The entry qualifications for this Schedule are set out in the Research Degrees – Generic Institutional Regulations (UPR AS10, section 4 refers). In addition to the entry qualifications referred to above, individuals seeking to register as a candidate for the degree of Doctorate in Fine Art within this schedule will normally hold a MA in Fine Art or related subject, and evidence of continuing professional activity at an advanced level. This might typically be demonstrated by a sustained body of work over a period of several years, or a corresponding period of professional practice. The DFA recognises the broad nature of contemporary fine art practice, the diversity of media it deploys and its socially engaged nature including practice in museums, galleries or other cultural agencies. The programme recognises practice from the broadest possible fields. Schedule L comprises of the following assessments: Initial Registration Assessment
Within 12 months of enrolment
Doctoral Review Assessment
Within 24 months (FT) 48 months (PT)
Initial Registration Assessment The composition of the panel for the initial registration assessment is defined in the Research Degrees – Generic Institutional Regulations (UPR AS10, section 11.2 refers) The Principal Supervisor will ensure that the initial registration assessment panel is appointed within 10 months from the date of enrolment. The composition of the panel will be approved by the Research Degrees Board before the panel convenes. The candidate will submit a Research Programme Proposal and a Progress Report to the panel within 12 months from the date of enrolment. A candidate who does not comply with this requirement will have their enrolment under schedule withdrawn. The research programme proposal will be phased, indicating timescales and identifying the points at
