MFA - Creative Practice [Film] in Wellington New Zealand | Victoria University of Wellington

Elevate your film knowledge and delve deeper into your specialized interests. Examine topics ranging from cinematic authorship and visual style to 3D filmmaking and how movies intersect with travel culture, while enhancing your research, critical thinking, and communication skills through independent study.

Our postgraduate Film programs allow you to advance your passion for cinema while collaborating with our active research community to earn an MA or PhD through thesis work (which may incorporate creative components).

For those pursuing film industry careers, the Master of Fine Arts (Creative Practice) offers specialized preparation. This distinctive one-year program equips you with professional skills for working as an independent filmmaker.

At the School of English, Film, Theatre, Media and Communication, and Art History, you'll engage with accomplished scholars who are leaders in innovative research and publication.
Develop leadership, teamwork, artistic, and entrepreneurial abilities through our intensive 12-month Master of Fine Arts (Creative Practice). This practical, industry-oriented degree helps establish professional connections within Wellington's vibrant creative sector.

Benefit from our capital city location at the University's Kelburn campus. Film and Music/Sound students access specialized facilities at our upgraded Miramar Creative Centre.

The MFA(CP) features a mentored creative project where you'll produce boundary-pushing work that demonstrates your artistic capabilities.

The program includes an arts organization internship, providing crucial industry experience and professional networking opportunities.