Course Overview
Ready to build on your creative skills?
In this course you will experiment with a variety of art and design mediums and techniques from practical through to digital.
You’ll learn skills in 2-D processes including painting, garment construction and textile design, graphic design software and design principals, ta moko origins and practice to create tattoo designs.
Use the design process to unleash your creativity and kick-start your career in the arts or go onto the Bachelor of Creative Industries degree.
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
- New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4)
| Locations | Tauranga |
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| Next intake | Jul 2024 View more details |
| Study options |
1 semester full-time, including holidays (if applicable) |
| Total credits | 60 |
| StudyLink assistance | Available |
| Indicative Fees | $3,292 for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
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Career opportunities
- Junior assistant
- Support roles in arts and/or creative industries such as:
- designers
- technicians
- machinists
- salespeople
Topics you'll cover
- Materials and Process: Nga Rawa me te Tukanga
- Creative Industries: Ngā Ahumahi Auaha
- Design Development: Whakawhanake Hoahoa
- Graphic Design Studio: Taupuni Mahi Whakatauira Whakanikoniko
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | $3,292 for domestic students |
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* Important fee information, and hints and tips
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Student Loans and Allowances
This course meets the requirements for student allowance and student loan applications through StudyLink.
- A student loan helps to pay for your course fees (the compulsory fees), study materials e.g. books, equipment, and living costs. You'll have to pay this money back.
- A student allowance is a weekly payment that can help with your living expenses while you're studying. You don't have to pay the money back.
Find out more and apply at studylink.govt.nz
Scholarships
Scholarships are one way you might be able to get some financial help. Any scholarships specifically related to this course are shown below, otherwise check out the full list of scholarships promoted by Toi Ohomai.
Course Entry Information
Entry criteria
Standard Entry Criteria
Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.
For courses at Level 4, domestic students will normally be required to have:
NCEA Level 2 with passes in English/Te Reo Māori or education achievement at least equivalent to NCEA Level 2; OR
Evidence of ability to complete academic and any other programme requirements.
English language requirements
Level 4 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.
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Course Locations and Intake Information
| Location | Campus | Start Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tauranga | Windermere Campus | 22 Jul 2024 | |
| Tauranga | Windermere Campus | 17 Feb 2025 |
Study options
- 1 semester full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
