Hone your leadership, collaborative, creative, and business skills as a practising artist over an intensive 12-month programme. Our Master of Fine Arts (Creative Practice) is an industry-focused, practical degree that will help you build new contacts and networks in Wellington’s creative industries.

 

You'll take advantage of our capital city location and study at Victoria University of Wellington's Kelburn campus—plus our Film and Music/Sound programmes get to use a new purpose-refitted facility at the Miramar Creative Centre.

 

The MFA (CP) includes a creative project in which you'll be mentored to complete work that showcases your abilities and encourages you to push boundaries in your field.

 

As part of the programme you'll also do an internship with an arts organisation. This will give you valuable work experience and provide you with all-important connections in your industry.

 

Leadership

Advance your potential as a creative leader by developing a high level of professional mastery, craft, and practical skill, and learn to drive ambitious creative projects. The programme offers a broad base of knowledge, including a course in arts management and marketing that will build those all-essential business skills. And if you're a Design, Music/Sound, or Theatre student, you may also be able to take a complementary course from another fine arts discipline to expand your skill set.

 

Creative capital

Be part of Wellington's thriving and internationally recognised creative scene. During your studies you'll have opportunities to collaborate with your artistic peers and many of New Zealand's top arts professionals.

 

Community

Become part of a community of talented and like-minded students. You'll work closely with other postgraduate students in the programme to share ideas and inspiration.

 

Workload

Full-time students can expect a workload of 40–45 hours a week for much of the year.