If you have at least three years professional or industry experience, you are able to enter this programme without a degree. A PGCertFA offers a flexible point of entry into postgraduate study in Fine Arts.

This certificate combines an immersive studio experience with an introduction to contemporary contextual theory alongside an advanced technical workshop. You will study in a group that matches your particular media focus, led by a senior Fine Arts staff member.

The PGCertFA is intended to complement and extend your creative skills in a way that's relevant to teachers, artists, designers and civic creative specialists.

Upon completion of this certificate, your courses can contribute towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Arts, that can then be completed with a further semester of study and provides a pathway to a Master of Fine Arts.

You must have completed a Bachelors degree at a recognised university (or similar institution), with a grade point equivalent of 3.5

As part of your Application for Admission, you will need to submit an application portfolio using SlideRoom. Your portfolio is comprised of three elements:

Creative Works

A selection of up to 12 works that demonstrates visual sensibility, creativity, technical skill and gives an overall impression of your interests. Your works could include, but are not limited to, the following media: painting, photography, sculpture, design, workbook pages, creative writing samples, recordings of performance, moving image, and/or audio works.

Written Statement

Your written statement should address your reasons for wanting to participate in the programme and how you see this contributing to your future career aspirations. Your statement should be approximately 500 words in length.

Practice-based Curriculum Vitae (CV)

This should cover your previous art training, experience, and practice. Include all exhibition(s), art and design-based activities and collaborative projects.It could also include involvement in relevant community activities and details of any academic and/or professional awards / prizes.