Course Overview

Fine Arts explores traditional and contemporary materials, techniques, and approaches in relation to students' own ideas and creativity. Learning takes place within an integrated programme of studio-based and contextual courses that prepare students for a range of creative professions. Whitecliffe provides individual studio space, which can be accessed seven days a week. Students are further supported by technical equipment and support. 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.

The uniqueness of the Whitecliffe Bachelor of Fine Arts qualification is that it begins by aligning the subjects of Fine Arts and Photo Media (Photography and the Media Arts) together, allowing students to experiment with all forms of working before choosing to focus on a specialism for further study. This means Whitecliffe graduates are better prepared to work across new and traditional fields of contemporary arts practice utilising these highly sought-after transferable skills in an increasingly wide range of industries after graduating.

Whitecliffe's Form Gallery provides an excellent site for students, alumni, faculty, and visiting artists to exhibit. These exhibitions provide insight into professional contemporary practice and help students to connect with the wider arts community.

General Eligibility

Domestic Student Entry Requirements:

• Completed application form

• Minimum age: Domestic students must be at least 18 years of age at the commencement of their study.

• NCEA University Entrance or equivalent CIE/IB award.

• Discretionary Entrance is available to students who 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).

• Discretionary Entrance is available to students who have gained a Level 4 Arts and Design certificate of at least 60 credits.

• Discretionary Entrance is available to students who are over 20 years of age.

• Interview: All applicants for this programme are interviewed.

• Portfolio: This is brought to the interview and should include between 12-24 examples of original work showing breadth of ability.

• Letter of Intent: A 250-word letter of intent outlining reasons for wanting to study the BFA programme and desired pathway

International Student Entry Requirements:

• Completed application form

• Passport copy

• Minimum age: International students must be at least 18 years of age during their first semester of study. Where the student is under 18 years of age for part of their first year of study they must have evidence of a guardian domiciled in Auckland.

• IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent

• Academic Transcripts: School or previous tertiary results

• Interview: All applicants for this programme are interviewed. International student interviews are conducted via telephone or online

• Portfolio: This is brought to the interview and should include between 12-24 examples of original work showing breadth of ability. International Students may submit their portfolio digitally

• Letter of Intent: A 250-word letter of intent outlining reasons for wanting to study the BFA programme and desired pathway

• Full-time study: International students enrolled into a degree or higher-level programme, including low residence and/or online or blended learning delivery, will be required to enrol into 60 credits per semester and meet the attendance requirements of the programme.

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

• IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent