The Academy of Visual Arts is pleased to share that the following two courses under the Research Postgraduate programme are open for enrolment by HKBU students (including those from the Academy of Music and Academy of Film), as well as cross-institutional and exchange students, for AY2026/27.
VARP7100 Research Methodology (3 units): Provides foundational knowledge and critical/methodological approaches for postgraduate research in the humanities and visual arts, with a focus on academic writing, research organisation, and thesis design. Semester 1, 2026/27. Instructor: Prof. Angelo Lo Conte. Mon 10:30–13:30, CVA303.
VARP7200 Artistic Research Methodologies (3 units): Examines artistic research as a field of inquiry where knowledge is generated through artistic processes, framed as both practice-based and practice-led research, culminating in an exhibition-based final project. Semester 2, 2026/27. Instructor: Prof. Cédric Maridet. Wed 10:30–13:30, CVA303.
AVA RPg Research Methodology Courses (VARP7100/VARP7200) Open for Cross-Institutional/Exchange Enrolment — AY2026/27 EnquiryThe Academy of Visual Arts is pleased to share that the following two courses under the Research Postgraduate programme are open for enrolment by HKBU students (including those from the Academy of Music and Academy of Film), as well as cross-institutional and exchange students, for AY2026/27.
Prerequisite: VARP7100 or equivalent.
Application requirement: All applicants are required to submit a brief research proposal in 1 – 2 pages and supporting documents outlining their interest in the course.