Bachelor of Design and Arts
Visual Arts
A course by
UCOL
A creative bachelor's degree program offering majors in Visual Arts, Design Media, and Textile/Fashion Design, providing practical skills and theoretical knowledge for a professional career in the creative industries.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
UCOL Whanganui, Whanganui
It will take a total of 3 years
This course requires 40 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Master artistic and design processes
Develop hands-on skills in art and design, using traditional and contemporary media across a variety of projects.
Apply theory and research methods
Utilise critical, historical, and theoretical approaches to inform creative practice and written/oral presentations.
Industry experience and professional practice
Undertake an industry-oriented internship and develop professional skills, including business practices and marketing relevant to the creative sector.
What You're Signing Up For
The UCOL Bachelor of Design and Arts meets the demands of the diverse creative industries by offering majors in visual arts, design media, and textile/fashion design. Students gain practical and theoretical knowledge through hands-on lab work, history and theory courses, and internship experiences. The program covers key areas such as visual language, drawing, art/design labs, design history, and specialist courses in each major. Graduates are prepared for creative careers and further study, with learning delivered in purpose-built facilities and strong industry connections.
Course Content
- Visual Language
- Art/Design Labs (1 & 2)
- Design Practical
- Art/Design History
- Drawing
- Contemporary Art/Design
- Art/Design Theory
- Internship
- Research Methods
- Professional Practice
- Major-specific: Design Media (Typography, Print, Animation, Video, Web, Design Studios)
- Major-specific: Textile/Fashion Design (Fabric printing, Garment construction, Textile art, Fashion photography, Studio courses)
- Major-specific: Visual Arts (2D and 3D studio work, Photography, Sculpture, Glass, Digital Arts)
- Electives: Digital Photography, Illustration, 3D Modelling, Moving Image, Glass Studio, Printmaking, Textile and Fibre, CAD, Object
What you need to know first
University Entrance or equivalent academic achievement if under 20 years of age
Portfolio of work demonstrating creative engagement
Written statement (200 words) summarizing personal interest in design and arts
Applicants over 20: no minimum academic requirements
English language proficiency: IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5 (or equivalent) for non-native speakers
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Arts and Creative Industries
Design
Textiles
Fashion
Media
Future employment opportunities might be
Graphic Designer
Visual Artist
Fashion Designer
Gallery Curator
Videographer
Animator
Marketing roles
Movie and TV industry roles
Product Designer
Costume Designer
Theatre and Prop Designer
Photographer
Art or Design Administration/Management
Teaching roles (secondary/tertiary arts and design programs)