NZ Certificate in Arts and Design

Visual Arts

A 20-week (full-time) Level 4 certificate introducing art and design fundamentals through hands-on creative projects, covering concept art, 3D design, game design, and animation.

NZ$13,250

inc GST

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NZQA Level 4 Certification (60 Credits)

Study Level

Entry

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Media Design School, Auckland

It will take a total of 20 weeks

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Apply creative and professional processes

Develop digital media outcomes in response to a project brief using discovery, conceptualisation, iteration, prototyping, and presentation.

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Design and produce digital content

Use a range of technical tools and methods to design, produce, and present creative digital content.

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Review and refine digital media work

Apply design elements and principles to evaluate and improve digital media outputs.

What You're Signing Up For

The NZ Certificate in Arts and Design is a foundation-level programme designed to kick-start your journey into the creative industries. You will explore concept art, 3D design, game design, and animation through fun, practical projects. The programme emphasizes creative and professional processes, technical skills, and the application of design principles in digital media. Graduates will be prepared for further study or entry-level creative roles.

Course Content

  • Concept Art
  • 3D Design
  • Game Design
  • Animation
  • Creative and professional processes (discovery, conceptualization, iteration, prototyping, presentation)
  • Technical tools and methods for design and digital content creation
  • Design elements and principles applied to digital media work

What you need to know first

Domestic student, or Australian citizen/permanent resident residing in NZ

Age 16 or over

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Creative industries

  • Art and design

  • Animation

  • Game development

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Entry-level roles in arts, design, animation, or creative industries

  • Preparation for junior roles in creative technology