Visual Arts
Study Visual Arts at Otago Polytechnic and develop the practical and theoretical skills to expand your artistic practice.
During your studies, you will learn to develop your art practice so that it is relevant to today’s society and both national and international contemporary practice.
Our focus on hands-on study with academic research makes our visual arts qualifications unique in New Zealand.
In our degree programme, you will study core art courses while gaining exposure to up to eight studio disciplines, including ceramics, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture.
Not sure where to begin? Our pathway programmes help you discover your creative niche and build confidence.
Study Visual Arts with us and you’ll learn at the renowned Dunedin School of Art. This is New Zealand’s oldest public art school, with a tradition of teaching excellence and a focus on developing your creativity for real-world employment.
Dunedin School of Art and its incredible facilities are celebrated for producing some of New Zealand’s most successful working artists.
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