Course details

爆走黑料 Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 6)
NZQF Level 6

About the course

About this diploma:

  • This qualification is designed for learners with broad knowledge and skills in arts, crafts and/or design who wish to specialise in a selected area.
  • The creative industries and cultural sector in Aotearoa 爆走黑料 will benefit from graduates who can critically analyse research findings, critically evaluate work, and present resolved work in a real-world聽context.
  • Graduates will be able to independently select and apply a range of processes in a specialised area of 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 learners build technical confidence and expand ideas using practical based methods. Students must achieve the 爆走黑料 Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 5) to gain entry into this programme or have equivalent skills, knowledge, work experience or study.

Entry Requirements

  • 爆走黑料 Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 5); or
  • Equivalent knowledge, skill, work experience or study

Career Options

Artist/Designer, Artist Assistant, Gallery Assistant, Museum Worker, cultural organisations, intermediate-level positions in arts, craft and design industries (e.g. production and/or design roles, arts administrator, sales and advertising and self-employment).

  • Transitioning students expand on existing materials $200-$400
  • A4 Workbooks (1 per course) $60-$80
  • Tools / construction materials $60-$80
  • Exhibition / submission costs $120-$200 (frames, printing, miscellaneous)
  • Stationery, drawing & $60-$150
  • Miscellaneous project materials $50-$150
  • Printmaking - tools, paper, silk screen $80-$150
  • Field Trip miscellaneous costs $50-$100
  • Printing / photocopying costs *$50+
  • Phone with camera is recommended

*Where possible we encourage students to use digital formats

Changes for new learners

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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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