Fine Arts to Uni Pathway

Develop skills and knowledge in preparing work towards UC BFA application portfolio.

Part-time programme

One semester

Semester 1 from February

Semester 2 from late July

Enrolments open now

The course offers an opportunity to learn and develop your knowledge and skills as you prepare the requirements for a Fine Arts application at the University of Canterbury.

  • Develop skills and techniques
  • Knowledge of conventions
  • Theme planning and development

Once the course has finished, students will have the following to contribute towards the requirements for BFA portfolio application:

  • 2 A4 drawings
  • 16 A5 compositional sketches
  • 6 A4 paintings/prints
  • 2 A3 paintings/prints

In 2024, sem 2 begins the week of 24th June; term 3 runs 22nd July – 27th September; term 4 runs 14th – 31st October.

For those over 19, the cost for the course is $100 and you will be required to complete a MOJ check before enrolment.

Successful completion of this course at Hagley can have credit transferred for 15 credits in the Certificate of University Preparation (CUP).

Please be in touch if you have any questions or if you would be keen to join us:

transitionsteam@hagley.school.nz    Emma Lumb 021 916 631