Bachelor of Fine Arts
Visual Arts
A course by
Whitecliffe College
Develop your unique artistic voice through experimentation in Fine Arts and Photo Media. The Bachelor of Fine Arts at Whitecliffe encourages creative and critical exploration, preparing students for diverse roles within the contemporary art world and creative industries.
NZ$10,734
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop a personal artistic voice
Cultivate your unique approach and vision through a blend of studio practice, experimentation, and critical reflection.
Master technical and creative skills in diverse media
Attain hands-on experience in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, and moving image.
About This Course
Whitecliffe’s Bachelor of Fine Arts is a contemporary, internationally-relevant degree that empowers students to develop their own artistic practice through a blend of studio work, theory, and contextual research. The programme encompasses a broad foundation in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, and moving image, supporting students to combine or specialise across creative disciplines. Professional practice, critique, frequent exhibitions, and industry connections prepare graduates to succeed as artists and contributors to Aotearoa New Zealand’s creative sector, and beyond.
Course Content
- Studio-based practice in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, and moving image
- Experimentation across creative media and processes
- Art theory, philosophy, and critical analysis
- Research methodologies for the arts
- Professional practice and industry collaborations
- Assessment exhibitions and gallery showcases
- Interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary projects
- Internships in Year 3
- Development of personal artistic voice
- Independent and collaborative work
Entry Requirements
Portfolio of original artwork
Build towards these roles
Exhibiting ArtistPhotographerVideographerPhotojournalistArt ConsultantGallery ManagerSet DesignerArt Project ManagerStudio ManagerProfessional Studio AssistantCuratorFreelance Visual Artist
