45 Bachelor's degrees in Visual Arts in New Zealand

The Screen Arts with Honours - Film Production at Massey University offers comprehensive, practical filmmaking, covering all aspects of film production including creative development, pre-production, production and post-production.

This Contemporary Art degree at Waikato Institute of Technology is for those who want to engage in fields of art including painting, photography, screen-based media, installation, street art, sculpture, curation or illustration. Students will study in a community where individual vision and personality are valued as a relevant contribution to our society.

This Creative Practice programme from the Eastern Institute of Technology is New Zealand’s first project-based creative degree which sets you up for a job in the creative industries or almost any other vocation. Engaged in real-life and on-campus projects, you can explore a range of creative disciplines such as design, fashion, music, screen production or visual art.

The Global Arts programme at the University of Waikato is a comprehensive bachelor level course delivered in a public study mode. Students explore creative expression across cultures, focusing on media, dance, and Māori fibre arts. This degree develops analytical skills in text, image, and sound for the international culture industry.

The Arts programme at the University of Auckland is a three-year, full-time undergraduate degree designed to explore society and culture. Available in a public study mode, this flexible curriculum allows students to pursue double majors and optional modules to prepare for a diverse range of professional career paths.

The Game Art programme at Media Design School is a comprehensive three-year, full-time degree delivered on campus or online. Students develop professional skills in 3D modelling and digital illustration. This Level 7 qualification focuses on creating immersive assets for the global gaming industry through hands-on practice.

Bachelor of Design with Honours at Massey University you can extend your skills and push the boundaries of design innovation with our four-year Honours degree. 

The Theatre Studies programme at the University of Otago is a comprehensive three-year degree available for full-time study. This B.A. explores acting, directing, and stagecraft through a blend of theory and practice. Students benefit from world-class facilities while developing creative and collaborative expertise.

The Arts - Media Studies at Massey University can help you unlock your creative potential and develop practical skills to excel in your career.

The Arts - Te Reo Maori degree at Massey University is about the Māori language, a treasure in Aotearoa New Zealand. Become a part of it.

The Communication - Expressive Arts at Massey University is for those who love being creative and want to study a selection of theatre, performance, creative writing, and digital media production.

The Bachelor of Screen Arts - Film at Southern Institute of Technology is a three-year programme that allows you to express your creativity using the latest digital technology.

Study the Bachelor of Screen Arts - Game Design at Southern Institute of Technology  and be a part of a creative team that designs and develops rich immersive experiences.

The Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours is offered by Massey University and gives you the opportunity to really extend your skills and push the boundaries of contemporary art production.

The Motion Design programme at Media Design School is a three-year, full-time degree available on campus or online. This Level 7 qualification focuses on 2D and 3D animation, visual effects, and text choreography. Students develop professional portfolios while mastering technical skills to bring static graphics to life.

The Bachelor of Arts and Commerce (BACom) at University of Otago is an exciting new degree that will enable you to combine your passion for arts and business in one degree.

The Architectural Studies programme at Unitec Institute of Technology is a three-year, full-time Level 7 degree. This comprehensive course, also available via part-time study, focuses on sustainable design and urban housing. It provides a professional foundation for those pursuing careers in the built environment.

This Computer Generated Imagery programme at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology is designed to give you employable skills. Gain experience using the same animation and CGI software that industry uses. 

Stand out from the crowd and let your style shine with the final year of this Bachelor of Creativity (Performing Arts) from Wellington Institute of Technology. Build on the knowledge and skills you have acquired to create an original body of work for your industry-ready portfolio. Learn from industry professionals who will teach you the skills to be work-ready.

The Bachelor of Arts and Media programme at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology  provides the fundamental skills to enable graduates to move into personal practice or embark on a career in arts and design.