Theatre student leading man in feature film
Bachelor of Arts in Theatre student Sebastian Hunter makes his debut professional acting role in the film Poppy, whichis screening now in cinemas.
Within our School we offer five programmes—English Literature, Film, Theatre, Media Studies, and Art History—all which treat the arts of expression in the full range of media (textual, visual, theatrical, cinematic, televised, and digital). There is a fascinating range of undergraduate and Honours courses to choose from and we also host a dynamic community of students at MA and PhD levels. You will be taught by our experienced and innovative lecturers and researchers who publish their work as books, journal articles, films, productions, and exhibitions.
Research
Staff and postgraduate students are actively involved in a variety of research.
Latest news
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Short film explores living with a disability
A new dramatised documentary by Master of Fine Arts (Creative Practice) Film programme director Associate Professor Paul Wolffram follows his friend Jon Little, who has cerebral palsy, showing how he negotiates his daily life as a person with a disability. Paul, Jon, and others involved explain what the creation of this film meant to them.
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Professor Heidi Thomson retires after 31 years’ contribution to English Literature
In March of this year, the Wellington Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences farewelled Professor Heidi Thomson, who made a major contribution in her time at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, where she spent her entire academic career.