Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts (PGDipFA)
Visual Arts
A course by
University of Auckland
The Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts (PGDipFA) is an introductory postgraduate programme for experienced creatives seeking to develop their art practice through studio work, critical studies, and research within a leading Fine Arts environment.
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced studio practice
Students will advance their individual creative practice in a focused studio environment supported by critical study.
Integrate theory and practice
Learn to connect critical studies with creative output, combining contextual knowledge with practical production.
About This Course
The PGDipFA offers studio-based postgraduate study for artists, teachers, designers, writers, and creative practitioners looking to extend, refresh, and diversify their artistic skill set. Students integrate practical studio work with contextual and theoretical studies in a supportive, research-oriented setting. The programme enables participants to advance their independent creative practice and participate in New Zealand’s leading postgraduate Fine Arts community.
Course Content
- Contemporary Practice 1 or 2
- Theories of Practice 1 or 2
- Creative Practice Methodologies
- Research Methodologies (Level 9)
- Studio project
- Critical studies
- Individual and collaborative studio work
Entry Requirements
A university degree
Relevant professional or industry experience
Build towards these roles
AnimatorArt curatorArt director (TV/film)Art writer or criticArtistCreative director in an agencyDesignerEducator
