FINA602-26W (C) Whole Year 2026

Fine Arts Postgraduate Diploma Research

120 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 16 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 15 March 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 23 August 2026

Description

The Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts is an intensive practice-led research programme beginning in Semester One and ending with a submission at the end of the academic year in mid-October. Part time study is an option, and this course can be completed over the course of two academic years (four semesters). The aim of this course is to provide applicants who do not have an existing Honours Degree in Fine Arts, a pathway to enter further postgraduate study. This course offers students the opportunity to develop their abilities as creative practitioners in a research based academic environment, and to work towards making genuine contributions to the discipline they are engaged in We offer Graphic Design, Moving Image, Painting, Photography, or Sculpture.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval by the Head of School.

Restrictions

FINA450, 451, 452

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 14:00 - 16:00 Fine Arts 124A Seminar Room
9 Mar - 15 Mar
23 Mar - 29 Mar
20 Apr - 26 Apr
4 May - 10 May
18 May - 24 May
13 Jul - 19 Jul
27 Jul - 2 Aug
10 Aug - 16 Aug
7 Sep - 13 Sep
21 Sep - 27 Sep
5 Oct - 11 Oct
Presentation A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00 Rehua 226 Te Moana nui a Kiwa
25 May - 31 May
Presentation B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 09:00 - 17:00 Rehua 226 Te Moana nui a Kiwa
25 May - 31 May
Presentation C
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 09:00 - 17:00 Rehua 226 Te Moana nui a Kiwa
25 May - 31 May

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Completed body of work 70%
Research paper 20%
Research Presentation 10%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $9,376.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

Limited Entry Course

Maximum enrolment is 10

For further information see Creative and Digital Arts .

All FINA602 Occurrences

  • FINA602-26W (C) Whole Year 2026