New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4)
Program Overview
The New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4) offers hands-on experience in diverse art and design mediums and techniques, developing students' creativity and preparing them for careers in the arts. Through practical and digital approaches, students experiment with 2-D processes, design principles, and traditional Maori tattoo origins. The program emphasizes the design process as a tool for fostering artistic potential and aligns with student allowance and loan applications.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This program, the New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4), is designed for individuals seeking to build upon their existing creative skills. The program offers hands-on experience with various art and design mediums and techniques, encompassing both practical and digital approaches.
Objectives:
The primary objective of the course is to provide students with the skills and knowledge to:
- Experiment with a diverse range of art and design mediums and techniques, from traditional painting to digital design.
- Develop skills in 2-D processes, including painting, garment construction, textile design, graphic design software, design principles, and ta moko (traditional Maori tattoo) origins and practice for creating tattoo designs.
- Utilize the design process to enhance creativity and foster a strong foundation for a career in the arts.
- Prepare for further study in the Bachelor of Creative Industries degree program.
Careers:
Upon completion of the program, students are equipped to pursue a variety of career opportunities, including:
- Junior assistant roles in the arts and creative industries.
- Support roles in design, technology, and sales.
Other:
- The program emphasizes the use of the design process as a tool to unleash creativity.
- The program is available at the Windermere Campus in Tauranga.
- Students have the option to study full-time over one semester.
- The program comprises a total of 60 credits.
- The indicative fees for domestic students are $3,292.
- The program includes topics covering Materials and Process: Nga Rawa me te Tukanga, Creative Industries: Ngā Ahumahi Auaha, Design Development: Whakawhanake Hoahoa, and Graphic Design Studio: Taupuni Mahi Whakatauira Whakanikoniko.
- Students should be prepared to incur additional costs for art materials and resources.
- Access to an electronic device (laptop, camera, phone, tablet, or iPad) is recommended.
- Further study options include the Bachelor of Creative Industries program.
- Related subject areas include Graphic Design, Fashion, and Creative.
Entry Requirements:
- Standard Entry Criteria: Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.
- For courses at Level 4, domestic students will normally be required to have:
- NCEA Level 2 with passes in English/Te Reo Māori or education achievement at least equivalent to NCEA Level 2; OR
- Evidence of ability to complete academic and any other programme requirements.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- For Level 4 certificate: IELTS General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.
