Master of Fine Arts
Otago Polytechnic
Subject area
Fine Arts
Qualification
Duration
2 Years
Total student fees
$13,836
over 2 Years - details
Check out Fees Free to see whether you are eligible for a year of fees-free study or two years industry training. Contact your provider to confirm your study options meet the criteria.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The Master of Fine Arts places emphasis on the integration of studio and theoretical components; on the manufacture of ideas in the process of working with the tools and materials of making and writing and requires a high standard of studio research and its contextualisation and critical analysis within an acadeic dissertation. Graduates will be able to:
Articulate and debate the aims, methods and outcomes of their research practices.
Make a significant and engaged contribution within the community of their profession in the visual arts.
Demonstrate the capacity for self-directed study and the ability to work independently.
Demonstrate evidence of advanced knowledge about a specialised area of theoretical and applied research relevant to the visual arts field.
Plan and carry out original research to internationally recognised standards, demonstrating a high order of skill, analytical ability and critical evaluation.
Articulate and debate the links between research methods, theoretical enquiry, and studio based research in relation to their approved topic of study.
For more information refer Otago Polytechnic http://www.otagopolytechnic.ac.nz
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree or a qualification from an equivalent four-year degree programme with a B pass average or better. Selection criteria apply.
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
2 Years
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$6,918 | $13,836 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$12,996 | $25,992 |
| Total | $19,914 | $39,828 |
StudyLink website – information about student loans
A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
N/A
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $28,285 |
| Earnings range | $22,457 - $39,910 |
| In employment | 65% |
| In further study | 25% |
| On a benefit | 5% |
All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.
Click here for more information about the Key Information for Students
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust NZ Contemporary Art Award
Provided by:
Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust
Website:
http://www.kateedgertrust.org.nz/
Value:
$5000
Whanganui Federation of University Women Trust - Wynne Costley Study Award
Provided by:
Victoria University of Wellington - The Scholarships Office
Website:
http://www.victoria.ac.nz/study/student-finance/scholarships
Value:
Up to $3,000
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Free phone: 0800 762 786
Phone: (03) 477 3014
Fax: (03) 471 6870
Email: info@op.ac.nz
Web: http://www.otagopolytechnic.ac.nz
Where does this information come from?
The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.