School of Fine Arts
Welcome to the School of Fine Arts
The School of Fine Arts was established in 1882 as the Canterbury College School of Art. It is the longest established art school in New Zealand and one of the oldest in the English speaking world. The School of Fine Arts has a substantial reputation both in New Zealand and internationally, for education of students, as well as for the professional profiles of the graduates within this school. The school offers practical studies in sculpture, painting, printmaking, photography, film and design, with students also having access to the full range of courses and other resources offered in the University.
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![]() Applications for the first year undergraduate programme 2012 have now closed |
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Hamish Coleman BFA (Hons), recipient of the 2011 Harry van der Lecq scholarship for Painting |
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Amy O'Connor, BFA in Film, Editor and Production Coordinator, Krafthaus Films. 'A BFA degree prepares you for the world as a practising artist.' |
News and Events
The Select Student Award supports emerging artists by showcasing work by final year and postgraduate students and by acquiring their work for the University of Canterbury’s permanent art collection. The award announcement was made at the opening of the exhibition on December 13 and the winners were Joshua O Rourke BFA Hons (Painting), Charlotte Watson BFA (Sculpture) and Adrienne Millwood BFA (Painting).
Shows and Exhibitions
The School of Fine Arts’ exhibition programme has now shifted its focus to the Ilam Campus Gallery, located in Block two of the School of Fine Arts at the University of Canterbury. We plan to use this space to present an exciting mix of the 2012 SOFA programme and new exhibitions by current students of the School.
Contact
Fax: +64 3 364 2858
Email: jan.saville@canterbury.ac.nz
School of Fine Arts
University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
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