Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts (PGDipFA)

Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts (PGDipFA) integrates studio practice and critical studies. You will work on your own studio-based research projects, supported by studio critiques, group tutorials, critical studies seminars and reading groups, studio critiques and one-on-one meetings with your supervisor(s).

Focusing on the production of artistic works, the programme aims to develop your practice to its full potential, and to expand your understanding of contemporary art and design in their various cultural contexts. It is expected that written components will account for approximately 20% of the course work, with the 80% balance of the submission consisting of design and/or artistic works.

Entry to the PGDipFA requires completion of a four year Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree (or equivalent) with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of  ‘B’ or higher in the final year of study.   If you have not achieved the required GPA score we may consider offering a tailored set of courses that will assist you to qualify for entry to the PGDipFA.   This is termed a 'Transitional Certificate' (TransCert). To enter a transitional programme your independent portfolio of work would need to be at an equivalent standard to that of graduates of the third year of the Bachelor of Fine Arts who have achieved a B grade or higher.

Please note: if you have a degree in another discipline but have maintained a professional practice as an artist for some years we may consider an application for direct entry into the Postgraduate Diploma of Fine Arts (PGDipFA).  Please contact Elam School of Fine Arts.

For more detail, please see the University Calendar, held in the University Library; or you can purchase one from the University Bookshop or view online.

University Calendar

Highlights

• Vibrant, interdisciplinary studio-based learning environment.
• Emphasis on original and creative thinking.
• Well-designed studios, excellent digital equipment and well-equipped practical workshops.
• Well-known practising artists and designers on staff.
• Access to the outstanding Fine Arts Library.
• Dedicated student exhibition space in the George Fraser Gallery and projectspace B431.
• Engagement with the Elam International Artist in Residence Programme.

Applying for admission

How to apply
Scholarship opportunities
Important dates

Further study

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Doctor of Fine Arts (DocFA)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

More information

NICAI Student Centre
Level 2, Building 421
(Architecture and Planning Building)
26 Symonds Street, Auckland
Email: info-creative@auckland.ac.nz

For general enquiries, please call:
The University of Auckland Student Information Centre
Phone: 0800 61 62 65

For specific information on the PGDipFA programme, please contact:
p.mule
Programme leader
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 89577

Note: To assist us in responding to admission enquiries, please include information about your prior study and qualifications (academic transcripts are ideal if they are available). If possible, include a curriculum vitae outlining your academic and artistic career and sample images of your recent creative work.