RESEARCH
The Faculty of the VCA and Music provides an environment that encourages and supports academic excellence in the arts and the production of new work. Research in the arts at the Faculty is characterised by a spirit of enquiry, collaboration and a willingness to cross disciplinary boundaries. In many current research projects, the artist’s knowledge, skills and experience are combined with scientists and technicians from other disciplines, institutions and community organisations in Australia and internationally.
Current research activity at the Faculty covers diverse areas such as aesthetic and philosophical enquiry in the visual arts, the translation of specialist knowledge about the body in dance and voice, analysis of techniques and training methods in music and technical innovation in areas such as animation and production design.
Postgraduate studies at the Faculty are designed to be in two forms: Professional Courses & Research Degrees.
- Centre for Cultural Partnerships Research
- Centre for Ideas Research
- Community Cultural Development Research Projects
- Dance Research
- Wilin Research
- Art Research
The Graduate School is home of professional graduate study and research training at the Faculty. It is the umbrella body for a range of courses from graduate certificates, graduate and postgraduate coursework programs, masters by research and PhD programs.