The DocFA involves both writing and practice, with an emphasis on the creative part of your thesis. You will be supervised by a committed team of professionally active, internationally recognised staff from Elam and, if appropriate, other schools/departments within the University of Auckland.
The DocFA is the highest-level qualification in Fine Arts at the University of Auckland. It is predominantly founded on studio-based practice. Like the PhD with Creative Scholarly Work, it is expected to be a contribution to knowledge in your chosen field. Candidates work on advanced-level research in a manner relevant to medium-based or post-medium practices throughout the course of the degree.
Alternatively, we also offer the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Fine Arts with a creative practice component . If you wish to undertake a solely written thesis, then a PhD might be for you. For more information, see or contact our academic department's postgraduate advisers to discuss your options.
More information Doctoral policies and guidelines Regulations for the DocFA (Page 205 has the relevant regulations for the DocFA) Doctoral study in Fine Arts