New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design
Visual Arts
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Develop your creative and visual art skills with the New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design. This one-year, Level 5 diploma builds abilities in problem solving, idea generation, and creative digital technologies, and is an ideal pathway to further arts and design study.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Timaru Campus, Timaru
It will take a total of 1 year
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Problem-solving and idea generation
Develop the ability to creatively solve problems and generate ideas using a range of artistic methods and materials.
Digital technology for creative work
Become familiar with the use of digital technologies and tools to enhance creative arts and design output.
Foundational visual arts practice
Establish foundational skills in drawing, photography, printmaking, and 2D/3D design for further development as a creative professional.
What You're Signing Up For
This diploma develops core skills in problem solving and idea generation across a range of methods and materials. Students will become proficient in the use of digital technology for creative work and will study key courses including digital skills, drawing, photography, printmaking, 2D and 3D design principles, and contextual studies. Designed as a pathway towards establishing a personal art practice or further study such as the Bachelor of Design, the programme equips graduates for creative professional practice.
Course Content
- Digital Skills
- Ways of Seeing - 2D and 3D
- Design Principles - 2D and 3D
- Drawing and Photography
- Introduction to Design and Printmaking
- Introduction to 3D
- Contextual Studies
- Creative Process
What you need to know first
NCEA Level 2
New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in Creativity (Level 4)
New Zealand Certificate in Digital Media Design (Level 4)
Equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience (alternative entry considered).
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Arts
Design
Visual Arts
Future employment opportunities might be
Creative professional
Personal art practice
Arts sector roles
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