Creative work is how we make sense of the world, challenge existing ideas, and imagine different futures.
This area span the making and the critical. It's where you hone creative practice alongside studying how art, story, and performance work, who they're for, and why they matter. It's an area for people who think through making, and who want to understand the relationship between creativity and culture.
Many subjects in this area sit within a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Design Innovation, or can be combined with other subjects in a double or conjoint degree. Wellington's cultural infrastructure—Wētā Workshop, Te Papa, and thriving independent film and theatre scene—puts real industry connections close at hand.
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Creative practice and critical inquiry go hand in hand. Research here spans film, writing, performance, art history, and the relationship between creativity and culture—with Wellington's arts scene as a living laboratory right outside the door.
Because these subjects are taught across several schools, it's worth exploring widely. Browse the research areas below, or search our researcher database to get an idea of what might interest you and who you may be able to work with.
If you go on to work on a thesis for a Master's or PhD, you'll need to have contacted a supervisor who has agreed to supervise. It's a good idea to explore your options in advance to get an idea of projects and availability.
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