Bachelor (Honours)
Note: This programme may have an on-campus or in-person requirement and therefore requires that students submit a current My Vaccine Pass on enrolment.
In the Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours - BFA (Hons) - you'll spend two thirds of your time in the studio, experiencing different approaches to making art, and developing your own unique practice.
The programme isn't media specific so you can focus on the methods and ideas of contemporary art production, and make bodies of new work that are responsive to a variety of contexts. Work, learn and collaborate alongside with students across disciplines and year levels.
You can work across a range of media, such as:
The BFA (Hons) will stretch you, ground you in art theory and immerse you in art-making, with the support of some of New Zealand's most notable fine artists.
We are looking for creative, enthusiastic and dedicated students who demonstrate skill and passion for design and the visual arts.
This programme is a selected entry programme. This means there are a number of extra requirements you must meet.
To enter the Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours you will:
You will be prepared for any career that requires creativity, resilience, determination, critical thinking, problem-solving and attention to technical excellence.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours can be an entrance to professional fine arts practice, or it may lead to a variety of career opportunities in art-related fields. These can include art education, arts administration. Or you may become involved in creative industries where problem-solving skills are in demand.
For information on prior learning, exemptions and transfer of credit or other questions: