Institutions & Courses Massey University Courses
Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts
This course is available at the following Massey University campuses:
Auckland
Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city, with 1.3 million people.
Manawatu - Wanganui
Wellington
Wellington is New Zealand’s capital city. It’s full of cafes, bars and theatres and has a beautiful harbour.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Art is an entry point into postgraduate study in Fine Arts that emphasises a focused exploration allowing for the development of specific research concerns, and research in relation to studio interests. The Postgraduate Diploma is one-year full-time programme comprising of four 30-credit papers.
Particular emphasis is placed on:
· Exploring process as a key component of art making;
· Developing advanced research techniques and methodology;
· Learning strategies that aim to refine and enhance your working methods;
· Building an extensive knowledge base of contemporary cultural history and theory that gives you the confidence to negotiate your own relationship between theory and practice;
· Laying the groundwork for MFA or PhD study.
