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School of Fine Arts

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The Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) is a four-year degree in visual arts and design subjects. With a high teacher/student ratio, the School of Fine Arts offers a boutique-style education in both the practical field of fine arts and the wider liberal arts. The ability to specialise in one of the five disciplines - design, film, painting, photography and sculpture - is unique within New Zealand. Staff are all practising designers or artists with established reputations. Our graduates are highly employable with lateral thinking skills as well as solid organisation skills.

Study options and specialist subjects

Our students gain a liberal Arts education with a specialisation in one of five subjects.

How to apply for our courses

A separate application process is needed for entry to the Bachelor of Fine Arts programme.  

Staff contact and research profiles

Contact us for advice and inquiries, and link to our full research and publications profiles.

Scholarships and funding

A range of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships are available for Fine Arts students.

Learn from our students' experiences

Aaron Kong, studying toward a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture shares his UC story.

Engage with art at our galleries

Exhibitions run in our campus galleries throughout the year - drop in and see what we are doing.

News, events and exhibitions

Student art shines at Ilam Open Studio Exhibition

Ilam studios invite the community to enjoy the diverse works of University of Canterbury (UC) Fine Arts students at the ...

Ravenscar House Museum: A remarkable gift to ...

When Ōtautahi Christchurch’s striking purpose-built Ravenscar House Museum opened to the public late last year, it was ...

Arts Update Te Rāngai Toi Tangata Blog

News, views and events from the University of Canterbury College of Arts