New Zealand Certificate in Creativity
Visual Arts
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Gain hands-on foundational skills in creativity and problem solving, and prepare for diploma or degree study in the creative industries.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 19 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Develop foundational creative strategies
Gain core skills in creative thinking, idea generation, and problem solving applicable to wide-ranging contexts.
Communicate creative solutions
Increase your skills in visual and oral communication for creative ideas and outcomes.
Explore creative media and tools
Gain hands-on experience with a variety of creative media and tools to solve real-world problems.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme introduces creative thinking and prepares you either for further tertiary study or entry-level roles in the creative industries. It develops strategies in problem solving, idea generation, and visual and oral communication, and introduces students to a variety of creative media and tools. The qualification also provides transferable skills necessary across many industries.
Course Content
- Pathways in Creative Thinking (CRTV401)
- Creative Innovations Investigation (CRTV402)
- Apply Creative Practice (CRTV403)
- Group Project - Creative Solutions (CRTV404)
What you need to know first
10 NCEA Level 1 literacy credits
If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. IB, Cambridge), qualification assessed for equivalency
Alternative entry possible with evidence of equivalent skills from study, work, and/or life experience
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Creative Industries
Art and Design
Media
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level employment in creative industries
Foundation for further study in creative fields