Introduction

The BFA is a prestigious degree that will give you a broad knowledge in visual arts, multimedia, and design before you specialise.

The BFA not only focuses on developing your practice, but also helps to build your identity as an artist. The tight-knit cohort adds to the supportive and diverse community of practitioners.

Entry requirements

To apply for admission to the Intermediate Year (first year) of the BFA, you need to have met University Entrance requirements.

We prefer students who took arts in high school, but anyone with a good portfolio will be considered.

All applicants need to submit an application form, a letter of introduction, and a portfolio of work.

How to apply

Entry to the first year of the Bachelor of Fine Arts is limited. Send your application materials by 15 November:

• the Application for Fine Arts Intermediate course form
• a letter of introduction
• a portfolio of work, including a written statement.

You are encouraged to apply as early as possible, and to visit the Ilam Campus Gallery before making your application. You should expect to be advised of acceptance by the end of November.

One a case-by-case basis, we may accept late applications. Please contact the Fine Arts Administrator at [email protected]

Portfolio of work

Your application should include a portfolio of 12 image-based examples of your artwork. The format should be in colour and can be submitted in an A4 or A3 folder or as a single file PDF either on a USB drive, attached to an email, or shared via a reputable file sharing service (eg, weTransfer or Dropbox).

This is your opportunity to demonstrate: * your competency and ability in artmaking – so please make sure you include your best work. We also need to see aspects of your methodology; examples of preliminary sketches are important here.

• your best possible presentation of work. There are a number of formatting requirements for the supply of your work portfolio – please see the application form for details.
• your ability to express your thinking in a written statement. This is your chance to demonstrate a critical understanding of how the work operates, the decisions you made, and what you are trying to address through your work.

For more information on the application process for the Intermediate Year, go to the Department of Fine Arts website.