The Visual Narrative Lab at VUW has study options for students of all levels. Undergraduate students can explore our courses in the
Communication Design major of the BDI in the School of Design.
Communication Design major of the BDI in the School of Design.
Our new offering for Masters of Fine Arts students is the MFA in Creative Practice (Visual Narrative), where those with some experience in storytelling or visual arts can spend a year creating a fully realized work with the help of award-winning faculty in the narrative arts.
Masters students who want to incorporate academic research into their degrees can explore the Master of Design Innovation or Master of Design degrees from the School of Design.
We also consider applications from doctoral students interested in pursuing a PhD related to the visual narrative arts.
Master of Fine Arts
(Creative Practice) in Design -
Visual Narrative
(Creative Practice) in Design -
Visual Narrative
Cactus Cats illustration by Sian Hislop
The Visual Narrative MFA in Creative Practice starts with your story. We welcome visualisers of all stripes: from comics, graphic design, games, creative writing, animation, concept art, or live-action and tabletop roleplaying. Our programme combines courses like Visual Development and Narrative Design with practical experience in managing a creative career. You can explore new techniques and media like AI and VR, while collaborating with students from Film, Theatre, Music, or Animation and VFX. Craft a powerful story, full of rich images and complex ideas. Conjure a new world of emotion using your command of visual language. Then bring it all together in a masterful final project with the help of award-winning faculty in the narrative arts.
Take the leap and join us in envisioning the stories of tomorrow. The one-year degree includes coursework and a final project, but not an academic thesis. Prepare a short portfolio and Expression of Interest. Guidance and application information at our Master of Fine Arts (Creative Practice) — Visual Narrative page on the Victoria University of Wellington website.
To request more info, just email: zach.dodson@vuw.ac.nz