Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) BFA(Hons)
Visual Arts
A course by
University of Auckland
An advanced research extension for students completing the Bachelor of Fine Arts, focusing on individual creative practice and contemporary art forms.
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced artistic practice
Students will build upon practical and theoretical skills acquired in the BFA to reach an advanced level of creative development in their chosen medium.
Conduct individual research
Graduates will be able to pursue individual research projects informed by critical thinking and contemporary art theory.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) (BFA(Hons)) at the University of Auckland is a one-year postgraduate degree designed for students who have successfully completed the Bachelor of Fine Arts. The programme supports individual artistic research at an advanced level, enables exploration of chosen media, and hones creative and critical abilities through seminars, individual research, and critiques. Graduates develop their artistic practice, expand understanding of contemporary art in its cultural context, and are well prepared for careers as practicing artists, creative directors, or roles in the wider creative industries.
Course Content
- Contemporary Practice 1 (FINEARTS 761)
- Theories of Practice 1 (FINEARTS 763)
- Research Methodologies (FINEARTS 770)
- Honours Research Project (FINEARTS 708)
- Research Essay (FINEARTS 782)
- Seminars and critiques on research and artistic output
- Critical thinking and exploration of chosen media
What you need to know first
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
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