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Theatre Art
Doctoral studies with specialization in acting and theatre dramaturgy and direction take place in a full-time 4-year form. It ends with a dissertation examination and a dissertation defence. After graduation, the graduate receives the degree of "Doctor of Arts" ( ArtD.).
Prospects of graduates
The graduate of the doctoral study programme Theatre Arts is prepared to work in various positions in the environment of professional artistic bodies of established and non-established theatre, cultural centres and institutions, in the media environment (radio, television, dubbing, production companies). Graduates are applied in the following areas:
- independent original theatre creation at a high professional level,
leading a creative team in artistically demanding activities and projects;
- pedagogical activity at art colleges and conservatories;
- in leading positions in the field of theatre, which require, in addition to organizational and managerial skills, also theoretical knowledge in the field of theatre art, for example, in the organization of major cultural events, festivals, etc.
- professional activity in departmental institutions (e.g. Theatre Institute, National Centre for Enlightenment, etc.);
- editorial activity in professional periodicals and publishing houses;
- in central state administration bodies dealing with management in the field of performing arts and arts education;
- in third sector organisations focusing on the field of theatre and performing arts.
- in the field of theatre and the performing arts.
Evaluation of the employability of graduates of the study programme:
The graduates of the doctoral study programme Theatre Arts are mainly applied as performers (actors, directors, dramaturgs, stage designers), in leading positions of cultural and educational institutions, in pedagogical practice (teachers at different levels and stages of artistic education), in documentary and research positions (curators of theatre collections, researchers).
The graduates of the doctoral study programme Theatre Arts are mainly applied as performers (actors, directors, dramaturgs, stage designers), in leading positions of cultural and educational institutions, in pedagogical practice (teachers at different levels and stages of artistic education), in documentary and research positions (curators of theatre collections, researchers).Person responsible for the implementation, development and quality of the curriculum (OZŠP):
doc. Mgr. art. František Výrostko, f.m. prof.
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The prerequisite for PhD studies is the completion of the second cycle of higher education in Arts or a related field (mainly in the field of humanities, arts and cultural sciences, some social sciences).
- The applicant must meet the requirement of demonstrating artistic activity/activities (outputs) and have the ability to reflect theoretically and critically on issues in the performing arts. He/she must demonstrate excellent knowledge of theatre arts issues in all their components in the admissions process. In addition, the applicant must demonstrate a talent disposition and a readiness for independent creative activity.
- In addition, the applicant must have a working knowledge of one of the world languages (English, German, French, Spanish or Russian). For some of the topics listed, the faculty may list additional refining restrictions (e.g., a singing exam for the topic of musical theatre acting, etc.).
- Previous creative work documented by the applicant to the committee (DVDs, photographs, newsletters, reviews and testimonials, publications and testimonials, etc.) is required.
Additional information
Electronic application for studies:
A candidate for studies at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts of the Academy of Arts in Banská Bystrica applies for studies by completing the electronic application form and sending it to the faculty by the deadline.
To fill in the electronic application form it is necessary to log in on the website: https://e-prihlaska.aku.sk
The applicant: fills in the electronic application form, confirms the electronic application form, prints out the electronic application form, sends the signed application form with the necessary attachments by post to the faculty.
For more information, please visit the website www.aku.sk (for applicants - application forms)
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In the application form for doctoral studies, the applicant shall indicate:
a/ the selected study programme and the selected dissertation topic,
b/ the selected form of doctoral studies (full-time/external)
c/ the current e-mail addressDelivery of the framework project according to the selected topic at the same time as the application.
Conditions for international students
- conditions of admission of foreign applicants are identical to the conditions of admission of Slovak applicants
Coordinator for students with specific needs
Mgr. art. Soňa Kočanová, ArtD.
e-mail: sona.kocanova@aku.sk
phone:+421 48 4320 304
Prior to the start of the admission procedure for doctoral studies, FDU AU announces the topics of dissertations for which it is possible to apply during the admission procedure. A supervisor is appointed for each of the announced topics. The PhD candidate applies for one of the topics.
The applicant shall submit to the admissions committee a draft of his/her doctoral thesis prepared in advance.
In the admission procedure, the committee takes into account the applicant's ability to orient himself/herself in the issues of theatre arts (theory, history, creators, productions), the ability to present his/her dissertation project convincingly and informatively, to describe its originality and contribution to artistic/scientific/educational practice, the degree of orientation in the theoretical literature of the field, interest in new trends and tendencies in artistic practice, and the ambition to discover and put into practice new methods of theatre production and its reflection.
The specific requirements for the entrance examinations and how to take them are published on the website www.fdu.aku.sk
Form of entrance exam
The entrance examination consists of a discussion of the submitted dissertation project (2-4 standard pages)
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Apply the application for study
01.03.2025 - 06.05.2025
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Performance of the entrance exam
23.05.2025 - 23.05.2025
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Additions
- verified copy of the degree for applicant of other universities (paper form)
- certified copy of certificate to candidates from other universities (paper form)
- photocopy of the Diploma Supplement to candidates from other universities (paper form)
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- CV (paper form)
Annual tuition fees
Standard length of study: cost free
Study longer than the standard length of study program, parallel studies: 1200 €
The fee for admission procedure
application form: 50 €
E-application form: 40 €
Billing information
Akadémia umení v Banskej Bystrici, FDU, Kollárova 22, 974 01 Banská Bystrica
Banka: Štátna pokladnica
Account: 7000067813/8180
IBAN: SK50 8180 0000 0070 0006 7813
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Message for the recipient: first and last name
Administrative fee is to be paid by the applicant by postal order type U or by wire transfer from the account.
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Last update: 23.09.2024 10:54