MFA- Fine Arts in Porirua New Zealand | Massey University

Immerse yourself in vibrant discussions about your artistic practice through Massey's interdisciplinary Master of Fine Arts (Fine Arts) program, designed for artists and designers. This MFA program emphasizes a collaborative approach, uniting students from both design and fine arts backgrounds to stimulate dynamic exchanges and creative discovery. You can opt to graduate with an MFA specializing in design, fine arts, or without a specific endorsement if your work transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries. Our program welcomes students with diverse undergraduate backgrounds, including fashion design, photography, textile design, industrial design, graphic design, fine arts, and even music. Massey boasts the highest number of internationally recognized researchers in visual art and design among New Zealand universities, with all postgraduate faculty maintaining strong research credentials. The Massey MFA holds 'substantial equivalency' recognition from the US National Association of Schools of Art and Design, aligning it with top-tier programs at leading US institutions. Unique in Australasia, this two-year program provides ample time for creative exploration, deep examination of your practice's foundations, and innovative artistic development. By your second year, you'll gain a critically refined understanding of your identity as a creative professional, which will inform your final thesis project.