Master of Fine Arts
Visual Arts
A course by
Whitecliffe College
A two-year, low-residency Master of Fine Arts for artists seeking to advance creative, critical, and research practice in contemporary visual arts, delivered through studio research, seminars, and professional guidance.
NZ$11,134
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Advance studio-based creative practice
Develop a cohesive, critically engaged body of creative work in a self-directed manner, supported by expert supervision.
Conduct independent research and critical analysis
Undertake research-led creative projects supported by advanced critical, theoretical, and contextual enquiry relevant to contemporary art practice.
About This Course
The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) at Whitecliffe is a full-time, two-year low-residency postgraduate programme in Fine Arts. It is designed for practising artists, designers, and creative practitioners who wish to advance their studio and research practice within contemporary art contexts. The course combines studio-based creative investigation, contextual and critical study, professional development, regular critiques, and public exhibitions, guided by leading national and international artists, curators, and academics. Students receive close supervision and mentorship, develop a cohesive creative project and dissertation, and gain professional exposure through exhibition and publication opportunities. The course prepares graduates for professional careers and further doctoral study.
Course Content
- Studio research and practice development
- Critical seminars and tutorials
- Contemporary art theory and critical writing
- Exhibition practice (including public exhibition of work)
- Professional engagement and development (publication, presentation)
- Research-led creative study
- Seminars and masterclasses with invited artists, critics, writers, and curators
- Independent major creative project
- Written dissertation
Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) or equivalent undergraduate degree (Level 7) with a GPA of B– (GPA 4) or higher
Build towards these roles
Exhibiting ArtistCuratorGallery ManagerTertiary TeacherArt ConsultantArt Magazine EditorArt Project ManagerCreative DirectorArts ManagerAcademic Researcher
