The aims of the BFA (Hons) are to support students to be confident and connected creative practitioners who have interpersonal and collaborative skills to respond positively and adapt to changing professional environments. The programme will support students to critically engage with contemporary fine arts practice and relevant fields to develop independent studio-based and contextual research.

Graduates of the BFA (Hons) will be able to: GPO1: Critically analyse and adapt relevant conceptual, critical and theoretical frameworks to independent studio-based research GPO2: Frame, refine and resolve complex ideas through advanced research methodologies in creative contexts GPO3: Generate and present bodies of work to a professional industry standard, evidencing a contextually informed sustained inquiry GPO4: Reflexively innovate creative practice to connect and confidently contribute to wider contemporary discourses

Further post graduate study such as MFA.

Admission Students entering the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) programme will already have obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree or have equivalent relevant learning and experience. Applicants who do not hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts may be required to undertake additional undergraduate study to remove deficiencies in prior learning (e.g. art history). In addition, applicants may be required to have exhibition and/or professional experience prior to enrolment. BFA(Hons) students are expected to have mastered the basic skills and acquired the general knowledge, which are the basis for self-directed learning prior to matriculating on the programme. Evidence may be required of prior academic history, and exhibition or professional experience, a portfolio of previous work and samples of academic writing. Applicants must meet the following criteria for admission into the programme: Academic 1. Recent graduate (within 3 years) of a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree or equivalent qualification. Relevant professional experience may be considered equivalent. 2. A GPA of their final undergraduate year (Level 7 credits) of B- or above. 3. Exhibition and/or professional experience as an artist. 4. Academic record/transcript, professional CV and portfolio of work (including artworks, reviews, sample of academic written work) and referees to demonstrate the maturity and ability to successfully complete the course. 5. Submit a statement of intent or a research proposal outlining key research areas of focus. This may include material processes, theoretical frameworks, contextual references and research methodologies. 6. Interview with Programme Leader - Fine Arts Postgraduate and other relevant faculty. English Language Entry Requirements Applicants must have sufficient competence in the English language to undertake this programme, which is taught and assessed in English. Any applicant whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of their English language competency. English Language requirements for International Students International students are required to meet the minimum English language requirements for this level programme as detailed on the following NZQA webpages: here And here Equivalent to IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6. Regulatory and Other Entry Requirements Discretionary entrance may be approved by Programme Leader - Postgraduate Fine Arts and Head of School Fine Arts based on evidence of previous professional, academic and exhibition history and candidate interview. Interviews Applicants are required to attend an interview to determine their suitability for the programme. During the interview, the applicant will be expected to discuss and be assessed against the following aspects to determine their admission to the programme: 1. Experience of creative practice and/or exhibition practice 2. Access to resources and materials 3. Supervisor preferences and/or recommendations 4. Suitable academic proficiency and experience 5. Evidence of developing research project interests and key contextual frameworks Refer to the 13. Entry and Selection folder for the Admissions Form and Interview Form.