Bachelor of Fine Arts BFA
Visual Arts
A course by
University of Auckland
A flexible undergraduate degree that prepares students for a creative professional life through creative practice, research, and skills in a variety of visual arts media, at the Elam School of Fine Arts.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City, Auckland
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Develop creative skills and artistic techniques
Learn to express ideas through a range of creative media and technologies, and refine your ability to produce high-calibre artwork.
Critical thinking and research
Gain skills to critically examine artistic practices and cultural contexts, and conduct research relevant to your creative projects.
Prepare for creative careers
Acquire entrepreneurial and collaboration skills, and explore career possibilities in the creative industries and beyond.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at Elam School of Fine Arts helps you find your creative voice and build a meaningful practice in contemporary art. The programme encourages exploration across a range of creative media and technologies, guided by experienced teachers and technicians. You develop creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurial skills, and complete a capstone project and associated research essay in your final year. The programme allows for custom study pathways, including the option to take a conjoint degree with other disciplines such as Arts or Science.
Course Content
- Creative artistic practices
- Research themes
- Creative careers
- 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
- General Education course
- Capstone fine arts project
- Research essay
What you need to know first
University entrance qualification as per University of Auckland entry requirements
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Creative industries
Visual arts
Design
Media
Future employment opportunities might be
Art Director
Artist
Creative Strategist