Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours)
Visual Arts
A course by
Whitecliffe College
Advance your creativity and imagination further with the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) at Whitecliffe. This one-year programme focuses on independent, research-led studio projects integrating contextual, theoretical, and professional creative practice, culminating in a public exhibition and written research summary.
NZ$9,978
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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
NZ$9,978
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Critically analyse and adapt conceptual, critical, and theoretical frameworks
Graduates can employ and adapt relevant frameworks to inform independent, studio-based research in visual arts.
Refine and resolve complex ideas through advanced research methodologies
Graduates develop and resolve ideas using advanced, discipline-appropriate research methods in creative contexts.
Present professional standard bodies of work
Graduates generate, document, and present work at a professional level, evidencing contextually informed and sustained inquiry.
About This Course
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) is a fourth-year programme for students who have completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts and wish to further develop their independent research and professional studio practice. This NZQA Level 8 programme comprises two year-long courses: Studio Research and Critical Contexts. Students advance their skills in conceptualising, developing, and exhibiting major creative projects, supported by academic supervisors and studio mentors, with access to dedicated studio spaces and specialist facilities. The year culminates in a final public exhibition of artwork and an accompanying research dissertation, preparing graduates for professional practice, gallery or industry roles, or further postgraduate study such as a Master of Fine Arts.
Course Content
- Studio Research: sustained, practice-based creative inquiry
- Critical Contexts: advanced theory, art history, and critical reflection
- Contemporary art discourse and exhibition practice
- Research methodologies in creative practice
- Professional studio practice and project realisation
- Seminars, critiques, and peer discussions
- Final public exhibition or presentation
- Written research summary/dissertation
Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Level 7) degree or equivalent completed within the last 3 years
Grade Point Average of B– (4.0) or above in final undergraduate year
Portfolio demonstrating potential for research-based study
Statement of Research Intent
Evidence of academic writing ability
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