| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-02-19 | - |
Program Overview
Whitecliffe's low-residency MFA program is a two-year program designed for artists in New Zealand. The program features four week-long seminars per year, taught by renowned artists, critics, and curators. Graduates have pursued careers in various art-related fields, including exhibiting artists, curators, and art administrators.
Program Outline
Outline:
The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program at Whitecliffe is a two-year, low-residency program designed for artists living and working anywhere in New Zealand. The program is built around four, week-long seminars per year, delivered by faculty and guests that are nationally and internationally respected artists, critics, writers, and curators.
Teaching:
The MFA program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are active in the contemporary art world. The faculty includes:
- Matt Ellwood, Head of School, Fine Arts
- David Cowlard, Senior Lecturer, School of Fine Arts
- Richard Maloy, Programme Leader, BFA Fine Arts
- Lynnemaree Patterson, Programme Leader, Certificate in Arts + Design
- Henry Symonds, Senior Lecturer, School of Fine Arts
- Christina Read, Senior Lecturer, School of Fine Arts
- Noel Ivanoff, Senior Lecturer, School of Fine Arts
- Leon Mitchell, Programme Delivery Coordinator
- Caryline Boreham, Lecturer, School of Fine Arts
- Dr Julia Teale, Lecturer, School of Fine Arts
- Matt Dowman, Lecturer, School of Fine Arts
- Rose Meyer, Lecturer, School of Fine Arts
- Jill Sorensen, Lecturer, School of Fine Arts
- Glen Snow, Lecturer, School of Fine Arts The MFA program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Studio critiques
- Field trips
- Independent research
Careers:
Graduates of the MFA program have gone on to successful careers as exhibiting artists, curators, gallery managers, secondary school teachers, tertiary teachers, arts administrators, art consultants, set designers, construction artists, art magazine editors, and art project managers.
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
Domestic $9,910 + $300 Student Services Levy International $27,000 + $300 Student Services Levy Fees indicated are for 1st year of study. 2nd Year fees may vary. All 2024 fees are subject to change and regulatory approval.
