Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours)
Visual Arts
A course by
Whitecliffe College
A one-year, full-time Honours programme for graduates of a Bachelor of Fine Arts, focused on advanced studio research and critical contextual study, culminating in a final exhibition and research summary.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Auckland City Symonds Street Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Critical analysis and adaptation of frameworks
Critically analyse and adapt relevant conceptual, critical, and theoretical frameworks to independent studio-based research.
Advanced research methodologies
Frame, refine, and resolve complex ideas through advanced research methodologies in creative contexts.
Professional presentation of creative work
Generate and present bodies of work to a professional industry standard, evidencing a contextually informed sustained inquiry.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) at Whitecliffe is a one-year advanced degree for graduates seeking to deepen their creative practice and research in Fine Arts. The programme integrates contextual, theoretical, and studio-based learning through two core courses: Studio Research and Critical Contexts. Students undertake in-depth research projects, refine complex ideas, and produce professional-level bodies of work. The degree culminates in a final public exhibition or presentation and an accompanying written research summary. Graduates are well-prepared for professional roles in creative industries or for progression to Master's study.
Course Content
- Studio Research
- Critical Contexts
- Practice-based research inquiry
- Advanced research methodologies
- Contextual and theoretical frameworks in creative practice
- Preparation and realisation of final exhibition/presentation
- Written research summary
What you need to know first
Completed an undergraduate qualification equivalent to NZQF Level 7 within the last 3 years
Achieved a Grade Point Average (GPA) of final undergraduate year (Level 7 credits) of B– and above (GPA of 4)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Creative Arts
Fine Arts
Visual Arts
Education
Future employment opportunities might be
Exhibiting Artist
Gallery Manager