Embark on your creative journey with the Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours – BFA(Hons) – at Massey University, an undergraduate degree designed for aspiring artists who seek to explore diverse approaches to art-making and develop a distinctive artistic voice. This programme immerses you in the dynamic world of contemporary art production, encouraging you to engage with critical concepts and create new bodies of work responsive to a variety of contexts. You will delve into areas such as traditional Māori visual art, design principles, and screen arts, building a strong foundation in both theoretical understanding and practical application within the visual arts.
This full-time, on-campus degree, studied over four years, offers a hands-on studio-based experience where you will work alongside students and faculty across various disciplines. You will have the opportunity to explore a wide range of media, including sculpture, painting, digital art, and installation, through core studios and specialised explorations. The curriculum emphasises Mātauranga Toi Māori and professional development, preparing you for a career in the creative industries. You will graduate with a comprehensive portfolio and the critical and practical skills necessary to establish your practice as a professional artist.