Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours)
Advance your creativity and imagination further with this one year programme to prepare for your professional creative life or progression to post graduate levels of study
Duration
1 year full-time in Auckland
Qualification
Bachelor's Degree with Honours (Level 8)
Costs
2020 Domestic $8,943 2020 International $27,000 All 2021 fees are subject to change and regulatory approval
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Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) Course Outline
Whitecliffe BFA graduates are industry-ready at the end of their three-year degree.
Included in the suite of Whitecliffe post-graduate programmes, Whitecliffe offers an additional one year, stand-alone BFA Honours qualification, directly following on from the BFA degree, with places available by application only. Its purpose is to consolidate the learning and achievements of the BFA through the realisation of a sustained practice-based, studio-centred, research inquiry and to further prepare students for professional life as creative practitioners or for ongoing postgraduate study. Attainment of this qualification allows for a five-year pathway to Masters degree completion for those students interested in further academic study.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) inaugural intake begins in February 2020
Fields of Study
Students majoring in Fine Arts, Fashion Design + Sustainability, Graphic Design and Photo Media are able to study in the Honours Programme
Key Information for Students
NZ Government key information link for students, that provides more information to support your decision making for this programme
Faculty
Eric Thompson
Head of Department - Graphic DesignEric has been a practicing designer for over 30 years. He holds a Master of Design from Massey University and has worked in tertiary education for 14 years in various roles.
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Belinda Watt
Head of Department - Fashion DesignBelinda joined Whitecliffe College in 1990 as Head of Department and established and developed the Fashion Design + Sustainability Programme.
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Matt Ellwood
Head of Department - Fine ArtsMatt Ellwood completed his undergraduate studies at Auckland University’s Elam School of Fine Arts and has a PGDip in Teaching from Auckland College of Education.
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Lynnemaree Patterson
Head of Department - CertificatesLynnemaree received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Whitecliffe College in 2005. Prior to that she taught Expressive Arts in Papua New Guinea.
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Matt Dowman
LecturerMatt Dowman received his BFA from Whitecliffe in 2002, and a MFA with honours from Auckland University’s Elam School of Fine Arts in 2004.
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Rebecca Steedman
LecturerRebecca holds a Master of Fine Arts from Elam School of Fine Art, University of Auckland and a Graduate Diploma in Computer Publishing and Design.
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Henry Symonds
Senior Lecturer - GeneralHenry Symonds completed his undergraduate studies at the Michaelis School of Fine Art, University of Cape Town.
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Dr Julia Teale
LecturerDr Julia Teale gained her PhD from the University of Auckland and her MFA at the University of Cape Town, Higher Dip Fine Art, Technikon Natal.
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Richard Maloy
LecturerRichard completed his MFA from the University of Auckland in 2001. He employs a multi-disciplinary practice including; sculpture, photography, installation plus more.
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Melissa Dines
LecturerMelissa completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2003, and her Master of Fine Arts in 2012, both at Whitecliffe College.
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Liz Farr
LecturerLiz is a graduate of the London College of Fashion and has been lecturing in the Fashion Design department at Whitecliffe College since 2005.
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Leon Mitchell
BFA Program CoordinatorLeon graduated from Whitecliffe College in 2006 with a BFA majoring in Photography.
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Linz Ariell
LecturerLinz joined Whitecliffe College as a lecturer in the Fashion Department in 2013. Linz has over 25 years experience in the New Zealand fashion industry.
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Jill Sorensen
LecturerJill completed her undergraduate studies in 1991 at the College of Fine Arts, University of New South Wales, Australia and gained an MFA with First Class Honours.
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Harita Kapur
LecturerHarita holds a Master's Degree in Sustainable Design from Massey University, New Zealand.
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Glen Snow
LecturerGlen gained his Master of Fine Arts at the Elam School of Fine Arts, Auckland University, in 2012.
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David Cowlard
LecturerDavid is a documentary and editorial photographer, digital producer, writer and field recordist.
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A BFA Honours from Whitecliffe is a great step towards a professional career as an artist, or to continue study towards a Masters Degree. A fine arts training also prepares graduates for a wide range of careers, giving them essential skills for a modern jobs market: the abilities to think creatively and flexibly; to work independently or collaboratively; to respond constructively to criticism, and to participate in intelligent debate. Our emphasis on business skills – such as budgeting, marketing, career management and public relations – also prepares graduates for some of the more pragmatic aspects of life after study. The most important things we do for our students are preparing them for lifelong creative work, and helping them develop the attributes that will make them leaders within their communities. And as the creative industries continue to grow, we find that more and more of our graduates are carving out unique career paths.
Jobs related to this programme
Designer
Exhibiting Artist
Curatorial Assistant
Gallery Manager
Arts Administrator
Art Consultant
Set Design and Construction
Conservator
Art Project Manager
Textile Design
Branding
Art Direction
Creative Direction
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