Painting
Here is an opportunity to develop your artwork so it is relevant to today's society and both national and international contemporary practice. That is the focus of this specialty - although you will also be encouraged to investigate painting movements and methodologies from recent centuries.
Each stage of the programme presents an organised and measured understanding of the techniques, theories and approaches available to the artist today.
Develop the knowledge and skills to produce works for exhibition, and develop an understanding of art history and related theories to facilitate rigour, self-criticism and confidence.
We offer individual studio spaces for year two and three students, while year one students share a new studio space.
Bachelor of Visual Arts
- Dunedin School of Art
- Three years full-time
- Level 7
- Starts February
- Apply now
Translate your creativity into a career! A qualification in the Visual Arts will allow you to find employment in an exciting and diverse range of professions such as a practising artist, curator, art educator or researcher. A variety of roles within the digital and film industries would also be possible.
Graduate Diploma in Visual Arts
- Dunedin School of Art
- One year full-time; two years part-time
- Level 7
- Starts February and July
- Apply now
If you already hold a degree and would like to develop your fine arts skills, this programme offers you the chance to carry out an intensive course of study, tailored to suit your individual goals and requirements.
Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours)
- Dunedin School of Art
- One year full-time; two years part-time
- Level 8
- Starts February and July
- Apply now
Ideal if you are a high achiever who intends to pursue further study, this research-focused programme culminates in an exhibition and writings demonstrating your intellectual rigour and professional expertise.
Postgraduate Certificate in Visual Arts
- Dunedin School of Art
- Six months full-time; one year part-time
- Level 8
- Starts February and July
- Apply now
If you are seeking initial engagement in postgraduate study this structured programme is for you! Create a body of critically engaged studio work and write a set essay on an aspect of related research methodology.
Postgraduate Diploma in Visual Arts
- Dunedin School of Art
- One year full-time; two years part-time
- Level 8
- Starts February and July
- Apply now
Develop and display mastery of the professional, technical and conceptual skills relevant to your chosen field through an original exhibition and associated writing, leading to a broader range of career options.
Master of Fine Arts
- Dunedin School of Art or low residency option
- Two years full-time; four years part-time (flexible movement between these two options is possible)
- Level 9
- Starts March and September (preferred); flexible start dates are available
- Apply anytime
Practicing artists will especially benefit from this in-depth research project, which has been benchmarked against national and international standards and culminates in a public exhibition and dissertation.
Master of Visual Arts
- Dunedin School of Art or low residency option
- One year full-time; 2 years part-time
- Level 9
- Starts March and September (preferred); flexible start dates are available
- Apply anytime
Develop and display mastery of the professional, technical and conceptual skills relevant to your chosen field through an original exhibition and associated writing, leading to a broader range of career options.
Studio Disciplines
As New Zealand’s oldest public art school, we have a tradition of teaching excellence with the support of world-class facilities – ensuring that you reach your full potential. Teaching is across eight specific studio areas: Ceramics; Electronic arts; Jewellery and Metalsmithing; Print; Photography; Painting; Sculpture and Textiles
