Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4)
NZQF Level 4

About the course

Whether you’re finishing school or looking for a new direction, this course is your gateway into the creative industries.

Gain creative skills in a wide range of 2-D and 3-D technologies, digital media and design. Develop real industry skills in design thinking, graphic design software capability, and learn tā moko origins while creating a tattoo design for a client.

On completion, jump straight into our Bachelor of Creative Industries and turn your passion into a career.

Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:

New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4)

Entry requirements

Course Entry Information

Entry criteria

Information Session

You’ll be invited to an information meeting. This is your opportunity to find out more about the course content and to make sure you're on the most appropriate course for your career aspirations and current level of experience.

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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*This course is not available to international students.

About the provider

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is the largest tertiary provider in the Bay of Plenty and the third largest institute of technology in New Zealand. We are home to more than 14,000 students, more than 1,000 staff, and we offer more than 150 study options ranging from certificate to post-graduate level.

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