Study Bachelor of Fine Arts (Level 7) at Whitecliffe in New Zealand, School of Fine Arts

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The programme encourages the emergence and development of a meaningful artistic practice through experimentation with a range of creative media and processes. This is underpinned and supported by teaching the necessary skills, techniques, and research methodologies to foster your creative, practical, and contextual development. The Whitecliffe Fine Arts department delivers a contemporary and internationally-relevant programme that positions Whitecliffe graduates for a life-long contribution to visual arts and the ever-expanding fields within the creative industries. The programme aligns the fields of Fine Arts and Photo Media (Photography and the Media Arts) together, with students able to develop ideas in one or the other, or both. The BFA prepares students to creatively and innovatively use technological advances as well as understand and appreciate the traditions of Fine Arts.The programme is delivered through a range of learning elements, including lectures and one-to-one meetings led by practicing artists, technical tutorials, guest speakers, and critics to support individual creative practice.At the end of each Semester, students stage formal assessment exhibitions within their studio space. These displays provide opportunities for showcasing work to the public and are essential for resolving existing ideas and considering new directions.

Which department am I in?

School of Fine Arts

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$27,000.00 (US$ 16,106) per year

Student Services Levy - $300

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Auckland Campus

67 Symonds Street,

Grafton,

Auckland,

1010, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

All applicants must

Present a portfolio of examples of their original artwork
Submit a letter of intent about why they want to enrol in a BFA
Attend an interview.

Interviews may be conducted by video conference if necessary. Portfolios can be provided in digital format (PDF preferred).

Domestic students must also

Have achieved NCEA University Entrance or equivalent CIE/IB award including: Literacy – 10 credits at level 2 or above made up of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing. Subject endorsement in at least one Level 3 Visual Arts subject (Design, Painting, Photogra- phy, Painting, or Sculpture) is preferable

Hold a New Zealand or overseas qualification assessed to be equivalent to the above

Have gained exceptional marks in accomplishing NCEA Level 2, including UE literacy requirements (5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing at Level 2)

Are over 20 years of age, with relevant arts industry experience or skills (demonstrated in their portfolio).

International applicants must

Turn 18 within their first year of study at Whitecliffe
Hold a New Zealand qualification or equivalent to any stated above
Meet New Zealand visa entry requirements www.whitecliffe.ac.nz/international-students

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.