Bachelor of Creative Practice
Visual Arts
A course by
EIT
The Bachelor of Creative Practice is a three-year, Level 7 degree offered full-time or part-time at EIT Hawke's Bay that provides project-based learning to prepare students for careers in the creative industries, specializing in areas such as design, fashion, music, screen production, and visual art.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hawke's Bay Campus, Hastings
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Creative Concept Development
Apply specialised skills to generate creative and workable concepts informed by contemporary and historic contexts and research.
Problem Solving in Creative Discipline
Synthesize and resolve ideas and solve problems using investigative tools, creative processes, methods and technologies.
Critical Analysis and Positioning
Critically analyse research to support development of ideas and position work within creative arts conventions and contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
New Zealand’s first project-based creative degree, the Bachelor of Creative Practice enables students to explore and specialise in creative disciplines through real-life and on-campus projects. The programme covers visual arts, design, fashion, music, and screen production, teaching essential technical, professional, and creative skills. It blends practical workshops, industry projects, and professional practice within the context of local, national, and global creative industries. The degree prepares graduates for diverse creative careers and further study at honours or master's level.
Course Content
- Year 1 Level 5 Diploma/Degree foundations in creative skills, technical skills and theory
- Visual Arts & Design: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, drawing, printmaking, painting, sculpture, art and design history
- Screen Production: Adobe Premiere, After Effects, camera, sound, lighting, scriptwriting, live studio
- Fashion: drawing, fashion illustration, pattern drafting, garment construction, mini collection
- Music: production (Ableton Live), multi tracking, recording, audio engineering, music writing, instrument lessons
- Year 2 Level 6 more self-directed projects with global creative industry focus, marketing, business, legal issues
- Year 3 Level 7 largely self-directed projects with internship option and a final public exhibition/performance
- Focus on creative thinking, idea generation, professional software, leadership, collaboration, and sustaining creative practice.
What you need to know first
University Entrance (NZQA) or evidence of capability as assessed by Discipline Leader
Applicants over 20 years with capability evidence accepted
Hand-written letter of application and portfolio of work required
English language fluency (e.g., NZ Certificate L4 Academic, IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Creative Industries
Visual Arts
Design
Music
Fashion
Screen Production
Future employment opportunities might be
Artist (painter, printmaker, sculptor, illustrator, ceramics, photographer)
Musician (singer, guitarist, producer, composer, sound technician)
Film industry roles (director, producer, scriptwriter, set and lighting technician)
Designer (graphic, web, animation, costume, branding, furniture)
Curator (gallery, museum)
Educator (secondary teaching, workshop facilitation)