WINTEC-Waikato Institute of Technology

Course Details

Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours)

Course Description

If you want to further your learning in arts and/or update your studio practice and understanding of current discourse in your field, then the Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours) offers a contemporary, open and rigorous learning environment tailored to your needs. The Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours) is a postgraduate programme - ideal for graduates who wish to undertake an in-depth investigation into their chosen field, within a research-focused learning environment. This programme offers opportunities for responding to and anticipating new developments in the visual arts, communication and music fields. The Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours) continues the focus of undergraduate programmes in Media Arts where multi-disciplinary practice is encouraged. As an Honours student you will receive supervision for both the practical and the theoretical components of your study. Additional supervision from external representatives of your professional field can also be established. You will have frequent formal and informal meetings and critiques with other staff and students to discuss your work, helping you to frame and respond critically to issues surrounding your practice at the level required by the professional world. The learning environment is good-humoured, varied and active, encouraging input from staff and students equally. Facilities in the School of Media Arts are made available to you as determined by the nature and requirements of your project. Individual studio spaces, fabrication workshops and industry-standard digital and moving image facilities are provided for Honours students. Various test spaces, exhibition sites, tutorial and critique rooms are used for scheduled classes and for formative and casual review of work. Technical staff maintain the operation of facilities and equipment and are available to assist you in practical and logistical issues in your study.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
1year

Career outcomes

The Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours) may lead to employment as a Designer, Filmmaker, Studio Artist, Advertising Photographer, Art Director, Art Educator, Broadcast Designer, Cinematographer, Editorial Photographer, Environmental Designer, Exhibition Designer, Film Editor, Film Producer, Freelance Photographer, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Photojournalist, Public Artist, Scriptwriter, Web Designer, Songwriter, Composer, or Music or Art Teacher.

Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours) WINTEC-Waikato Institute of Technology