

Bachelor of Fine Arts(BFA)
Duration
3 Years
Fee
NZ$42,832
Level
Bachelor
Next Intake
TBA
Entry Score
N/A
Course Information
University
University of AucklandCountry
New Zealand
Duration
3 Years
Level
Bachelor
Fee
NZ$42,832
Disciplines
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Career Opportunities
Professional Painter / Sculptor
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Illustrator / Concept Artist
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Graphic or Visual Designer
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Animator / Multimedia Artist
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Art Director (advertising, media, gaming)
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Exhibition & Gallery Curator
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Art Teacher / Lecturer
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Art Therapist
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Printmaker
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Set & Prop Designer (film, theatre)
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Visual Effects (VFX) Artist
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Creative Director
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Art Critic / Writer
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Museum or Cultural Program Manager
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Freelance Commissioned Artist
Course Structure
Because our programme is flexible, you’ll build a pathway of study that feels right for you. But whatever you choose, you’ll learn in three key areas:
- Creative artistic practices
- Research themes
- Creative careers
Study in these three areas makes up your artist toolkit and sets you up for a lifetime of creative thinking and making.
While studying, you’ll have opportunities to explore a range of practices such as art writing; ceramics; curatorial practices; digital media; drawing; installation; moving image; ngā toi taketake; painting; performance art; photography; print sculpture; social and public art; sound art and more.
In your final year, you will complete a capstone fine arts project and an associated research essay.
The broad structure of the programme is:
- Seven core courses: FINEARTS 110, 111, 112, 113, 320, 321, 322 (165 points)
- Two elective courses from FINEARTS 205–236 (30 points)
- Two elective courses from FINEARTS 240–250 (60 points)
- One Waipapa Taumata Rau course (15 points)
- One General Education course (15 points)
- Additional elective courses from this degree (up to 75 points)
- Additional elective courses from other bachelors degrees (up to 45 points)
About the Course
The BFA gives you freedom to bring your ideas to life by exploring, researching, and experimenting in a wide range of creative media and technologies. Our teachers and specialist technicians will support and guide your making, allowing you to refine your skills and produce artworks of high calibre.