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The Whitecliffe Master of Fine Arts (MFA) is ideal for practising artists,
designers and educators looking to up-skill and develop artistically. The MFA
is structured to allow students to energise their creativity while maintaining
professional commitments.
The two-year, low-residency MFA is on offer to students with demonstrated
(not just potential) commitment and ability who are currently engaged in
creative production. The MFA requires dedication to self-directed learning and
continuing professional development. The first semester establishes studio
practice, research skills and supervisor relationships.
Studio
Following a first semester of studio research preparation students must
present a preliminary body of visual work and an academic research paper
examining theoretical issues relevant to their studio practice in order to
continue on within the programme. Throughout the remainder of the course
students to prepare a comprehensive body of work for exhibition and present a
formal academic dissertation.
Students work closely with individually-selected and Whitecliffe-approved
studio research supervisors who are often senior artists working in the
student's local community. Students keep in touch with lecturers and other
students through online communication. Internet access and computer proficiancy
is essential.
Seminars
Students are required to attend four one-week seminars a year, which
generally coincide with New Zealand school holidays. The Auckland-based
seminars provide the theoretical and practical backbone of the programme and
provide opportunities for formal and informal critique of students' work by
Whitecliffe faculty, visiting international and national artists and fellow
students.
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Programme
Seminar topics include studio research methods, visual and critical
performance, research theory, practice and ethics, critical theory and
contemporary cultural context designed to build a community of artists and
scholars.
Enrolment
The application deadline is 31 October, however applications for admission
can be submitted anytime. Applications received after the preferential deadline
will be considered for entry subject to places being available.
The Master of Fine Arts Degree has been approved and accredited by the New
Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) under the provisions of the Education
Act 1989.
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