Passing the study plan
doctoral full-time, language of instruction: English
Included in the programme: FF D-DCCI_ Digital Culture and Creative Industries
Study-related information
- Final state doctoral examination and defence of the doctoral thesisDoctoral State Examination (SDZ) of the DCCI study programme is a commissional examination, that is usually followed by the defense of the dissertation. The examination board has a minimum of five and a maximum of nine members, one of whom is designated as chairman and two are external (see SER, Sec. 34).
Doctoral State Examination:
The Commission examines whether the graduates' knowledge of the new media arts, digital culture, and creative industries meets the requirements for doctoral studies under the European Qualifications Framework (EQF): "Graduates should demonstrate knowledge at the most advanced frontier of a field of work or study and at the interface between fields." Students are tested from two thematic areas, one of which examines their theoretical and the other methodological knowledge in topics that are freely related to the topic of the dissertation. Assignments are formulated by the members of the committee in advance with regard to the submitted thesis. During the exam, students will be given a space (15 minutes) to present each topic (including presentation of a list of processed literature and sources for each of the thematic areas). Subsequently, there is a discussion in which students are supposed to demonstrate their knowledge beyond the dissertation and their ability of critical reflection and cultivated argumentation of their opinions. The exam also includes a discussion of the thesis of the dissertation, which the student submits together with the application to the DSE (see SER, Sec. 32, point 6).
Dissertation defense:
It is held in conjunction with the (successfully completed) Doctoral State Exam usually. The supervisor, who also reflects the overall course of the PhD student's study, comments on the dissertation. Thesis reports are made by two opponents, at least one of whom must be an externalist. The PhD students have the opportunity to respond to the comments and questions of the opponents. The examination board takes into account the thesis reports, the defense of the student and the quality of the submitted dissertation. (More about Dissertation Defense: SER, Sec. 33) - Requirements of the studyResearch activities:
- Preparation of the dissertation – takes place throughout the study and consists of min. 60% workload.
- Dissertation thesis defense – must be fulfilled by 5th semester at the latest.
- Publication activity – consists of at least one article in English published in a peer-reviewed journal; editing of one thematic issue of a professional journal. Forms min. 10% of workload.
- Teaching activities (participation in teaching) – PhD students can participate in leading bachelor thesis, conducting seminars, etc., for a maximum of 150 hours per study (up to 10% of workload).
- Study abroad – for 3 months, at minimum for 1 month.
- Professional practice – 320 hours / 8 weeks.
- Attendance at the conference – active participation at one international conference.
- Specialized subjects (max. 20% of total workload):
Methodological seminar;
Theoretical lecture;
Professional English (Foreign Language 1);
Management of Research and Inovation. - Proposal of dissertation topics and topics of defended dissertations- Archives and policy for the protection of new media arts as part of the cultural heritage of the 20th and 21st centuries.
- Local history of new media art.
- The phenomenon of the game industry with a focus on the local scene.
- New media art festivals.
- Reflection of Mendel's legacy in the art of new media (bio art, sci art).
Recommended progress through the study plan
Required courses
Required courses are divided into five modules:
MODULE 01 Dissertation
The student completes all courses listed in this module in the recommended order. Total credits for this module: 120
Doctoral thesis seminar I (study of sources)
Doctoral thesis seminar II (study of sources)
Defence of the dissertation project
Doctoral thesis seminar III (research design)
Doctoral thesis seminar IV (research design)
Presentation of the research project
Doctoral thesis seminar V (academic writing and presentation skills)
Doctoral thesis eminar VI (academic writing and presentation skills)
Defence of the thesis
Doctoral thesis seminar VII (academic writing and presentation skills)
Brief written summary of the dissertation work
Doctoral thesis seminar VIII (academic writing and presentation skills)
Dissertation
MODULE 02 Internationalization
The student completes all courses listed in this module.
The total number of credits for this module is: 30-55 (depending on the student's ambition)
Research stay abroad
Presentation at international conference
Academic paper in English
Foreign language I (English for Doctoral Students, C1)
MODULE 03 Competences
This includes courses that develop the competencies needed for academic work.
The student is obliged to complete all courses listed in this module.
Total credits: 35
Mediation of academic knowledge
Pedagogical practice I
Research and innovation management
Editing a peer reviewed journal (JOINME)
Work experience
MODULE 04 Skills
These are methodological courses. The student selects one of three courses according to the specialization of their dissertation.
Total credits: 5
Methodology of new media art research
Methodology of digital culture research
Methodology of creative industries research
MODULE 05 Knowledge
These are theoretical courses. The student selects one of three courses according to the specialization of their dissertation.
Total credits: 5
Theory of new media art
Digital culture theory
Theory of creative industries
MODULE 01 Dissertation
The student completes all courses listed in this module in the recommended order. Total credits for this module: 120.
| Code | Name | Type of Completion | Credits | Term | Profile Cat. |
| FF:DKKP_P_01 | Doctoral thesis seminar 1 (study of sources) | z | 10 | 1 | - |
| FF:DKKP_P_02 | Doctoral thesis seminar 2 (study of sources) | z | 10 | 2 | - |
| FF:DKKP_TH_1 | Defence of the dissertation project | zk | 5 | 2 | - |
| FF:DKKP_P_03 | Doctoral thesis seminar 3 (design of research) | z | 10 | 3 | - |
| FF:DKKP_P_04 | Doctoral thesis seminar 4 (design of research) | z | 10 | 4 | - |
| FF:DKKP_TH_2 | Presentation of the dissertation project | zk | 5 | 4 | - |
| FF:DKKP_P_05 | Doctoral thesis seminar 5 (academic writing and presentation skills) | z | 10 | 5 | - |
| FF:DKKP_P_06 | Doctoral thesis seminar 6 (academic writing and presentation skills) | z | 10 | 6 | - |
| FF:DKKP_TH_3 | Defence of theses of the dissertation project | zk | 5 | 6 | - |
| FF:DKKP_P_07 | Doctoral thesis seminar 7 (academic writing and presentation skills) | z | 10 | 7 | - |
| FF:DKKP_TH_4 | Summary (thesis of the dissertation project) | zk | 5 | 7 | - |
| FF:DKKP_P_08 | Doctoral thesis seminar 8 (academic writing and presentation skills) | z | 10 | 8 | - |
| FF:DKKP_PHD | Dissertation | z | 20 | 8 | - |
| 120 credits |
MODULE 02 Internationalization
The student completes all courses listed in this module. The total number of credits for this module is: 30-55 (depending on the ambition of the student).
| Code | Name | Type of Completion | Credits | Term | Profile Cat. |
| FF:DKKP_P_09 | Research stay abroad | z | 20 | - | - |
| FF:DKKP_P_10 | Presentation at an international conference 1 | z | 10 | - | - |
| FF:DKKP_P_11 | Academic paper in English 1 | z | 20 | - | - |
| 50 credits |
| Code | Name | Type of Completion | Credits | Term | Profile Cat. |
| FF:CJV_D_A | English for Doctoral Studies | zk | 5 | - | - |
| 5 credits |
MODULE 03 Competences
This includes subjects that develop competencies needed for academic work. The student is obliged to complete all courses listed in this module. Total credits: 35.
| Code | Name | Type of Completion | Credits | Term | Profile Cat. |
| FF:DKKP_P_12 | Mediation of academic knowledge 1 | z | 5 | - | - |
| FF:DKKP_P_13 | Pedagogical practice 1 | z | 5 | - | - |
| FF:DKKP_P_14 | Research and innovation management | z | 5 | - | - |
| FF:DKKP_P_15 | Editing a peer reviewed journal (JOINME) 1 | z | 5 | - | - |
| FF:DKKP_P_16 | Work experience | z | 15 | - | - |
| 35 credits |
MODULE 04 Skills
These are methodological lectures. The student selects one of three subjects according to the specialization of their dissertation. Total credits: 5.
| Code | Name | Type of Completion | Credits | Term | Profile Cat. |
| FF:DKKP_P_17 | Methodology of new media art research | zk | 5 | 1 | - |
| FF:DKKP_P_18 | Methodology of digital culture research | zk | 5 | 1 | - |
| FF:DKKP_P_19 | Methodology of creative industries research | zk | 5 | 1 | - |
| 15 credits |
MODULE 05 Knowledge
These are theoretical lectures. The student selects one of three subjects according to the specialization of their dissertation. Total credits: 5.
| Code | Name | Type of Completion | Credits | Term | Profile Cat. |
| FF:DKKP_P_20 | Theory of new media art | zk | 5 | 2 | - |
| FF:DKKP_P_21 | Theory of digital culture | zk | 5 | 2 | - |
| FF:DKKP_P_22 | Theory of creative industries | zk | 5 | 2 | - |
| 15 credits |
Selective courses
In addition to required courses, the curriculum also includes selective courses. These are courses that enable students to develop and increase their qualifications in areas of their professional interest. The students choose courses from the list that add up to a minimum value of 15 credits (with respect to the number of credits earned for required courses in MODULE 02 Internationalisation) so that they achieve the required overall number of credits during their studies.
| Code | Name | Type of Completion | Credits | Term | Profile Cat. |
| FF:DKKP_PV_01 | Academic paper 1 | z | 10 | - | - |
| FF:DKKP_PV_02 | Academic paper 2 | z | 10 | - | - |
| FF:DKKP_PV_03 | Editing a peer reviewed journal (JOINME) 2 | z | 5 | - | - |
| FF:DKKP_PV_04 | Presentation at a local conference | z | 5 | - | - |
| FF:DKKP_PV_05 | Presentation at an international conference 2 | z | 10 | - | - |
| FF:DKKP_PV_06 | Pedagogical practice 2 | z | 5 | - | - |
| FF:DKKP_PV_07 | Mediation of academic knowledge 2 | z | 5 | - | - |
| FF:DKKP_PV_08 | Specialized excursion | z | 5 | - | - |
| 55 credits |
Lecture in English
| Code | Name | Type of Completion | Credits | Term | Profile Cat. |
| FF:TIM_BM_011 | Art & Cybernetics | z | 5 | - | - |
| FF:TIM_BM_013 | Sound Poetry | z | 5 | - | - |
| 10 credits |
Foreign language 2
| Code | Name | Type of Completion | Credits | Term | Profile Cat. |
| FF:CJV_D_F | French for Doctoral Studies | zk | 5 | - | - |
| FF:CJV_D_N | German for Doctoral Studies | zk | 5 | - | - |
| FF:CJV_D_R | Russian for PhD Studies - C1 | zk | 5 | - | - |
| FF:CJV_D_S | Spanish for Doctoral Studies | zk | 5 | - | - |
| 20 credits |
Elective courses
The curriculum gives space for the student to complete elective courses up to a value of 5 credits.
Students have the opportunity to choose subjects that are taught at other MU departments with regard to the focus of their dissertation. The choice of optional subjects will be agreed with the supervisor and the selected subject will be included in the individual study plan of the doctoral student.
State Doctoral Examination
| Code | Name | Type of Completion | Credits | Term | Profile Cat. |
| FF:DKKP_SDZ | State doctoral exam | SZk | - | - | - |
| 0 credits |