Master of Fine Arts

MFA


Duration

1 year full-time

Entry times

Semester 1 (February)

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Duration

1 year full-time

Entry times

Semester 1 (February)

Apply Now Got a Question? Check your eligibility

Download Brochure

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Overview

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) provides a development opportunity for students who have an interest in establishing themselves as professional artists or scholars, or career designers, filmmakers, or photographers. This Master's encourages participants to explore the latest trends, develop their own ideas, and build their confidence in the public realm.

UC offers the MFA in Moving Images, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, and Sculpture.

Note: Subject name change from Film to Moving Images is subject to Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua | Tertiary Education Commission approval.

Fine Arts provides opportunities to gain valuable exhibition experience through an ongoing professional relationship with Te Puna o Waiwhetū | Christchurch Art Gallery. There is also an artist-in-residence programme, and our campus enjoys a busy schedule of visiting international artists who share their expertise with postgraduate students.

On-campus facilities include ample studio space, well-equipped workshops, digital labs, darkrooms, and extensive film and video facilities. In addition there is an on-site gallery, and one of the country's top fine arts collections.

A number of scholarships and awards are on offer for talented students.

Contact us

For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Fine Arts.

For study planning help, contact Department of Fine Arts.

Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand

Email finearts@canterbury.ac.nz