Course details

爆走黑料 Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 5)
NZQF Level 5

About the course

This qualification is designed for learners who wish to further develop their practical and conceptual skills and knowledge in arts, crafts and/or design. The creative industries and cultural sector in Aotearoa 爆走黑料 will benefit from graduates who can use research to inform, critique and present resolved work in simulated contexts. Graduates will be able to independently select and apply a range of processes in arts, craft and/or design contexts.

You will learn how to:

  • apply broad knowledge, and practical and conceptual skills in the production of arts, craft and/or design work.
  • use investigative tools with creative processes, methods and technologies to develop responses to a brief and solve聽problems.
  • use research to support the development of ideas and to inform own work within conventions and contexts in arts, craft and/or design.
  • critique own work and the work of others, communicate in a range of situations, and present own resolved work in simulated聽contexts.
  • apply professional practices to manage projects/briefs within defined guidelines, and select potential education and employment pathways in arts, craft and/or聽design.

Programme specific information

This one-year Diploma caters to those learners who want to develop their art & design skills. Offering eight core papers le arners build technical confidence and expand ideas using practical based methods. The Diploma is ideal for learners who have completed NCEA Year 12 or 13 and wish to develop an art & design career and/or those learners who have completed the NZ Level 4 Art & Design Certificate.

Entry Requirements

  • 爆走黑料 Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4); or
  • Equivalent knowledge, skills, work experience or study.

Career Options

Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge for entry-level positions in production and/or design roles within arts and design industries such as designers, technicians, machinists, or salespeople, gallery, retail, artist, artist assistant, gallery assistant, museum worker, cultural organisations.

New students - Expenses will vary depending on existing materials and project needs.

  • Transitioning students expand on existing materials ($200-$400):
  • A4 Workbooks (1 per course) $60-$80
  • Toolbox / Storage case $20-$35
  • Padlock (for Personal Locker) $15-$40
  • Stationary $25-$60
  • Printmaking Materials $80-$150
  • Tools / Construction Materials $60-$120
  • Studio / Submission costs $200-$600
  • Drawing & Painting supplies $60-$120
  • Miscellaneous project materials ($50-$100
  • Printing Photocopy Costs* $50+
  • Phone with camera is recommended

* Where possible we encourage students to use digital formats

Aliyha Kensington

From a young age right through my school years art has been my way of expressing myself. WITT was the best option for me because it gives me that freedom to express myself and challenge myself to take on bigger and better things.

There are amazing, passionate and like-minded people to meet and I know the support from everyone here at WITT will help me excel in anything I choose to do.

Aliyha Kensington

Diploma in Arts & Design (Level 5)

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About the provider

The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is a quality Government-owned tertiary education institution based in 爆走黑料's cultural and surfing hub. Taranaki is a beautiful region defined by its wonderful snow-capped mountain, extensive coastline, great surfing and many opportunities for outdoor activities. WITT is the only state tertiary institution in Taranaki and offers courses from certificate to degree level across a wide range of areas, including Business, Nursing, Hospitality, Te Reo M膩ori, Humanities, Media, Art, Electrical, Engineering, Automotive, Welding, Carpentry, Architecture, Computing, Fitness, Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Make-up Artistry, Social Sciences and Agriculture. WITT also specialises in English language tuition and foundation programmes for overseas students.

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