Bachelor of Fine Arts in Moving Images

Explore the world of film through its history, critical discussions, contemporary artists, and technologies while developing your own film portfolio.
There is strong competition for places in the Intermediate Year (first year) of the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) – see the degree page for information on entry requirements and how to apply.
Studio work and group projects to develop your skills as a filmmaker.
Use on-campus lighting and greenscreen stages, sound studios, editing suites, and gain 24-hour access to the film studio spaces.
Take other courses of interest alongside your studies, such as Psychology, Music, and History.
Your works and experience throughout your studies explore both technical and non-technical aspects of film, television, and other creative visual industries.

Career pathways could include: film or tv directing, producing, cinematography, screenwriting.

To apply for admission to the Intermediate Year (first year) of the BFA, you need to have met University Entrance requirements, and achieved NCEA Level 3 Visual Arts in one or more subjects (or the equivalent in other secondary school qualifications).

It is also recommended that you have at least 14 credits in each of two other NCEA Level 3 subjects (or equivalent) that are not practical art subjects.

All applicants also need to submit an application form, a letter of introduction, and a portfolio of work.

Applicants must also satisfy our English language entry requirements:

IELTS: Academic with an average score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
TOEFL (IBT): Total minimum score of 80, with at least 19 in reading, writing and listening.
PTE (Pearson Test of English - Academic): PTE with an overall score of 50 and no PTE communicative skills score below 42.
CAE or CPE: Minimum score of 169 with at least 162 in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
CCEL EAP: Level 2 with a minimum C+ grade.
Language Cert: B2 Communicator (LRWS) overall with High Pass.

Applications after the deadline date (8 December) will be considered if places are available.