Master of Fine Arts (Creative Practice)–MFA(CP) 180 points Qualification regulations

1. (a) Before enrolment, a candidate for the MFA(CP) degree shall have:

(i) completed an undergraduate degree at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington or, at the discretion of the Associate Dean (Students) of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, at another university; and

(ii) satisfied the prerequisites listed in section 2 of the MFA(CP) regulations for the subject to be presented (normally with a B grade average or better in the relevant courses), or been granted an exemption from those prerequisites by the relevant head of school; and

(iii) been accepted by the relevant head of school as capable of completing the proposed course of study.

(b) Requirement (a)(i) may be waived by the associate dean for a candidate who has had extensive practical, professional, or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind.

2. The subjects for the MFA(CP) and their prerequisites are as follows:

Subjects:

Film, Design, Music/Sound, Theatre

Prerequisites:

(a) (i) a major in the subject presented or another relevant subject (as determined by the relevant head of school); or

(ii) in the case of Design only, a BDI degree or GDipDI or another relevant qualification (as determined by the head of school); and

(b) a satisfactory portfolio, interview and/or audition.

3. (a) Except as provided in (c) and in section 7, the course of study for the MFA(CP) degree shall consist of courses worth at least 180 points from the schedules to the MFA(CP), MDI, MDT, MUXD, BMus(Hons), and BA(Hons) regulations, including:

Part 1: ARTS 403 and 30 further approved 400-level points

Part 2: ARTS 490, 30 further approved 400-level points

Part 3: One of the following: DSDN 590, FILM 590, NZSM 590, THEA 590.

(b) Part 1 should normally be completed before a candidate proceeds to Part 2. Part 2 should normally be completed before a candidate proceeds to Part 3.

(c) Notwithstanding (b), a candidate who has completed courses corresponding to those in Part 1 or who has substantial academic or scholarly experience may, at the discretion of the head of school, omit Part 1 and be admitted directly to Part 2.

4. A candidate for the MFA(CP) shall normally be enrolled for at least three trimesters, and complete the degree within three years of first enrolling. The associate dean may extend the maximum period in special cases.

5. A candidate shall, in addition to the core MFA(CP) requirements, meet the requirements for one of the subjects listed below.

Design (DSDN)

(a) 60 approved points from the MDI, MDT, MUXD Schedules; and

(b) DSDN 590.

Film (FILM)

(a) FILM 404, FILM 414; and

(b) FILM 590.

Music/Sound (MUSO)

(a) 60 approved points from NZSM 400–496, PERF 400–499; and

(b) NZSM 590.

Theatre (THEA)

(a) THEA 411, THEA 412; and

(b) THEA 590.

7. The MFA(CP) may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as described in the Assessment Handbook.