This Master of Visual Arts qualification may lead to higher level employment opportunities in the arts sector. Gain transferable skills that are highly valued in a huge variety of industries including education, art and design, arts management, editorial and curatorial practices.
Enjoy the chance to develop and present mastery of the professional, conceptual and technical skills relevant to your chosen field in the production of an original, independently-developed exhibition and associated writings. 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, a focus on individual supervision and the expertise of lecturers who have a diverse range of approaches and understandings in the Visual Arts and design.
Options for completion
1. NEW 18-month, 180-credit pathway to achieve PGCertVA and MVA
This new option is perfect for those that would like to achieve a Master’s qualification in a shorter space of time. Successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Visual Arts (60 credits, 6 months) will give you direct and guaranteed entry into the Master of Visual Arts (120 credits, 1 year).
2. Two-year, 240-credit pathway to achieve PGCertVA, PGDipVA and MVA
This option is ideal for those that would like to have a slightly longer timeframe for Master’s completion. Successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Visual Arts (60 credits, 6 months) will give you direct and guaranteed entry into the Postgraduate Diploma in Visual Arts (60 credits, 6 months). Once you then successfully achieve the Postgraduate Diploma, you will have direct and guaranteed entry to the Master of Visual Arts (120 credits, 1 year).
