Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Otago PolytechnicLevel of Study
Master's Degree
If you've already decided that you're serious about art, and want to develop further as a professional arts practitioner or expand your employment potential, then this is the qualification for you.
The Master of Fine Arts is an applied research degree benchmarked against national and international standards with a distinct emphasis on art-making and writing. The programme is shaped by your proposal and can be completed in one discipline, or across several, and provides a qualification necessary for careers such as tertiary teaching, writing or critiquing, museum or gallery curatorship.
Practising artists will especially benefit from a focused, in-depth research project, culminating in a public exhibition and dissertation, reflecting your knowledge and competence in art practices and theories, and contemporary society and culture. Choose to study at the Dunedin School of Art and enter into a lively and challenging environment where you will benefit from the nationally unique workshop facilities and the expertise of lecturers who have a diverse range of approaches and experience in the fine arts and design.
Part-time study and low residencyWe know full-time study isn't always possible so we offer a part-time, four year option (flexible movement between our full-time and part-time options is available).
We also offer a low residency option for students based outside Dunedin. Please contact us for more information.
If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.
Project proposal, portfolio and referee reports Research Project ProposalThe research project proposal is an important part of your application and should reflect your previous and current practice.
An introduction of approximately 500 words should provide a clear indication of the key areas of focus in the proposed research project and should demonstrate integration of theory and studio practice. Please provide:
Approximately 1000 words should focus on the studio component of the project. Please include:
Approximately 700 words should focus on the written component of the project. Please include:
Please provide the name of three people who can be contacted to supply a referee's report if required. For example, tutors, colleagues or a head of school. Referee's details should include the name of the referee, the position of the referee and their contact details. A referee should be someone you know who is able to comment on your ability to complete a long-term project requiring both independent and collaborative work.
Annotated portfolioYou should provide approximately 15 images of work (including images of installations where applicable). Each image should be numbered and correspond with an annotated list including information as to title, date, size, materials and position within your practice. Images should illustrate a range of work as well as development over a period of time. If available, you should attach exhibition catalogues, reviews, articles or any other material relevant to your work.
Sending us your proposal, names of referees and portfolioIf you need to send us your documents in a physical format, please send them to:
Dunedin School of Art
Otago Polytechnic
Riego Street
Private Bag 9010, Dunedin
Please note: While all reasonable care will be taken, Otago Polytechnic does not accept responsibility for damage or loss of portfolio material.
Selection processThis programme is distinguished by relatively small class size and an attentive focus on each individual project, therefore admission to the qualification is competitive. ...
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