Master of Fine Arts
A collaborative graduate fine arts programme fostering rigorous creative exploration and critical dialogue in New Zealand.
Best for:Best for emerging artists, designers, and curators seeking an interdisciplinary graduate environment to advance their fine arts practice.
Overview
The Master of Fine Arts at Massey University brings together practitioners from a broad spectrum of disciplinary and interdisciplinary backgrounds to engage in critical dialogue and artistic exploration. Designed for artists, curators, and social practitioners working across various modes and public spaces, the programme encourages collaborative inquiry. Students build upon undergraduate foundations in fine arts, design, or photography to develop advanced professional practices within gallery and public environments. The curriculum is delivered over approximately 1.5 years in Wellington, New Zealand, emphasizing intensive studio work and peer exchange.
What you'll do
- Participate in rigorous studio-based exploration and collective critique sessions.
- Develop self-directed creative projects within interdisciplinary fine arts frameworks.
- Engage with fellow artists, curators, and social practitioners across diverse artistic mediums.
- Produce a body of original creative work suitable for gallery or public exhibition.
Requirements
Degree required: Undergraduate training in fine arts, design, photography, or a related field
Degree offered: Master of Fine Arts
Language: English proficiency as required by university admission standards
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated background in fine arts, design, or photography
- Capacity for self-directed artistic inquiry and studio research
- Willingness to engage in critical discourse and collaborative feedback
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Prospective students should review the course details on the official Study with New Zealand or Massey University portal and submit their application online through the provided admissions link.
- Academic transcripts
- Portfolio of creative work
- CV
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