Bachelor of Fine Arts
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
UC’s Bachelor of Fine Arts is a prestigious BFA degree that will give you a broad knowledge in visual arts, multimedia, and design before you select from one of five majors.
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.
What will my study involve?
- In your first year, you will be introduced to all five studio specialisations, giving you the chance to develop your passion before continuing in one Fine Arts subject from second year.
- Enjoy 24-hour access to your own personal studio space from second year.
- Work in purpose-built studios; access technician workshops, workrooms, darkrooms, computer labs, and the Ilam Campus Gallery.
Subjects and Courses
- FINA101 What is Practice?
- FINA102 Communities of Practice
- FINA103 Studio Practice
- Two 100-level ARTH courses
- Moving Image
- Graphic Design
- Painting
- Photography
- Sculpture
Video
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.
To enrol in the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at UC you will need:
- University Entrance (or equivalent). UC offers transition programmes for those who need help meeting these requirements.
- If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Undergraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Bachelor of Fine Arts or use the admission requirements checker.
About the provider
At the University of Canterbury you will get to enjoy the very best a university has to offer 'a world class learning environment, a vibrant campus and a great student lifestyle that's packed with opportunities.
You will gain hands-on experience in courses led by academics who are actively engaged in research and who are experts in their fields. The culture promotes active learning, where the vibrant community allows you to be who you are and do what you love. UC's picturesque campus with modern teaching and research facilities is set in the heart of a city that has become a magnet for growth and innovation. Further afield lies a region packed with outdoor adventure, from the mountains to the sea.