Bachelor of Arts and Media
Visual Arts
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NMIT
The Bachelor of Arts and Media programme at NMIT offers fundamental skills in arts and design enabling graduates to pursue careers or personal practice in creative industries.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Nelson, Nelson
It will take a total of 3 years
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Creative Thinking
Apply broad knowledge and practical and conceptual skills creatively in arts and design productions.
Creative Processes and Methods
Use investigative tools with creative processes, methods, and technologies to develop responses to briefs.
Research Skills
Apply research to support idea development within arts and design contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
Based in Te Tauihu at NMIT's Creative Industries building in Nelson, this Bachelor of Arts and Media programme develops broad knowledge and practical and conceptual skills in arts and design, including painting, graphic design, animation, photography, digital video, and illustration. The three-year full-time degree combines technical excellence with creative development and professional practice culminating in a major final year project and exhibition. Students benefit from a rich creative environment influenced by local natural landscapes and a legacy of practicing artists. Entry requires NCEA Level 3 University Entrance or equivalent including subjects related to Visual Arts or Technology, and a creative portfolio. The programme is offered full or part time with intakes in February and July.
Course Content
- Year 1: Lens-based media, graphic design, object design, image-making and communication, critical studies.
- Year 2: Advanced critical design thinking and professional practice, specialising in lens-based media, object design, graphic design and image studio.
- Year 3: Major individual project and end-of-year Bachelor of Arts and Media exhibition.
What you need to know first
University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher) including 14 credits at Level 3 in three approved subjects related to Visual Art, Technology, Media Studies, Drama, English, History, Social Sciences or Art History.
Literacy requirement: 10 credits at Level 2 or above.
Numeracy requirement: 10 credits at Level 1 or above.
Qualification at NZQF Level 4 or above in related discipline or recognized equivalent (e.g. International Baccalaureate).
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.0 Academic with no lower than 5.5 in each band or equivalent.
Computer literacy sufficient for study level.
Creative portfolio submission demonstrating technical and conceptual skills.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Creative Industries
Arts and Design
Future employment opportunities might be
Practicing Artist
Art Teacher
Computer Animator
Graphic Designer
Photographer/Videographer
Advertising Specialist
Gallery Associate
Arts Facilitator
Creative Producer
Exhibitions Designer
Motion Graphics Designer
Multimedia Creative
3D Visual Designer
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