Course content.
Receive practice and project-oriented insights into artistic research. In this minor, you will learn different research approaches, explore procedures and publication formats, and interact proactively in peer groups. Subsequently, you will have the opportunity to test these research approaches in a practice laboratory for staging and film research, and further develop your skills in a transdisciplinary, collaborative environment. One option is to develop a concept for your own artistic-research project in the form of a research proposal mentored by experienced researchers, and/or attend further modules on specific research topics, some of which are run by PhD students of the Department of Performing Arts and Film. This will give you an insight into the daily life of a PhD student in the arts. After this minor (15 ECTS), there is the option to change to a transversal research minor (30 ECTS).

The minor, offered by the Institute for Performing Arts and Film, is taught in German and English and aimed at Bachelor’s and Master’s students. It is open to all departments and offered once a year.

Skills acquired in the course.
–  Take a research approach and incorporate new experience and imaginative spaces using artistic practices
–  Basic knowledge of current approaches, procedures and debates in artistic research as well as the related analyses and reflection
–  Develop your own artistic research questions and create a corresponding research design
–  Networking and consolidation of collaborative and transdisciplinary cooperation

Admissions requirements.
This minor is aimed at all Bachelor’s and Master’s students of the Department of Performing Arts and Film. Students of other departments of ZHdK may apply for admission if they have practical experience in the areas of film/moving images, dance, theatre or performance. 

Interested parties from other art universities in Switzerland must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programme and meet the same admissions requirements with regard to practical experience. 

Language skills required.
You need the following languages to take this minor:
–  German and English: to be able to follow a discussion
–  German and English: to actively participate in a verbal exchange
–  German and English: to understand a text
–  German and English: to write a text

Benefits of studying at ZHdK.
–  Develop and test artistic research approaches in a practical laboratory for staging and film research
–  Develop your own concept for an artistic research project in the form of a research proposal
–  Build up a research-focused network thanks to the mentoring programme and peer-to-peer exchange

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Minor Coordination

At ZHdK, students choose a Major. In addition to this core subject, they can choose one or two Minors to deepen or expand their major skills and knowledge across various disciplines. This wide choice of courses is unique in Europe and enables students to develop and sharpen their individual profile.