Doctoral Program in Art (S3)

The Doctoral Program in Art at ISI Padangpanjang is designed to develop experts, scholars, and professional creators who are grounded in local culture while being capable of engaging with global artistic discourse. It is the first doctoral-level art program offered outside Java and Bali, with a strong foundation in Melayu-Nusantara cultural heritage.

Program Goals
The program aims to:

  • Provide advanced education in the creation and study of art and culture.

  • Support research that explores and expands traditional and contemporary arts.

  • Encourage the preservation and revitalization of local cultural identities.

  • Foster national and international academic and creative collaboration.

  • Produce graduates who contribute to the development of society through art and education.

Graduate Profile
Graduates are expected to become:

  • Scholars of art and culture with expertise in theory, criticism, and methodology.

  • Creators capable of producing innovative, research-based artistic works.

  • Cultural leaders and educators who influence academic institutions and communities.

Specializations Offered
Students may pursue either:

  • The Art Creation Track (practice-based research), or

  • The Art Studies Track (theoretical and analytical research)

Available fields include:

  • Traditional and Western Music

  • Dance

  • Theater

  • Fine Arts

  • Craft

  • Film and Television

  • Photography

  • Visual Communication Design

Curriculum Overview
Total: 54 credits over 6 semesters

Semester 1

  • Minangkabau and Melayu Culture

  • Philosophy of Science

  • Art Theory

  • Aesthetics

  • New Media Art

Semester 2

  • Cultural Theory

  • Art and Entrepreneurship

  • Research Methodology

  • Dissertation Preparation Courses

Semesters 3 to 6

  • Proposal seminar

  • Research implementation

  • Qualifying exams

  • International publication

  • Dissertation defense

Admission Requirements
Applicants must submit:

  • Completed application form (handwritten)

  • Certified Master’s degree certificate (minimum GPA of 3.25)

  • Research or creative project proposal

  • Two letters of recommendation (from doctoral-level academics)

  • Copy of national ID and family card

  • CV with a list of artistic works or publications

  • Statement of financial support (self-funded or sponsored)

  • Employer’s consent (if applicable)

  • Recent color photograph

  • Academic potential test and interview results

Tuition and Fees

  • Tuition per semester: IDR 12,000,000

  • Matriculation fee: IDR 1,250,000

  • Other administrative fees may apply

Who Should Apply

  • Graduates with a Master’s degree in arts or related fields

  • Artists or professionals with a strong creative or academic portfolio

  • Individuals aiming for careers in higher education, research, or cultural leadership