Bachelor of Design and Art (Level 7)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
Whether you are building on a Level 6 diploma qualification and completing the final year of a degree (Level 7) or plan to pathway into a degree you can compete the one-year Level 7 Design and Arts programme in Taranaki.
Develop and refine your art and design talent guided by our highly respected tutors, who are active in New Zealand’s art scene. Complement your practical studio learning with professional practice, research and an invaluable internship.
This Design and Art degree features independent work focused on your specialist area and relevant work experience. Learning will be studio-based at WITT with some collaborative blended learning with creative industries kaimahi and ākonga from UCOL Whanganui.
Entry Requirements
- A Level 6 Arts and or Design qualification; or
- Equivalent knowledge, skill, work experience, or study
Interviews will take place as part of the application.
Additional Course Related Costs
- Transitioning students expand on existing materials ($200-$400)
- A4 Workbook (1 per course) $60-$100
- Tools/construction materials $80-$200
- Project specific materials $200-$400
- Exhibition / Submission - Variable Costs $150-$350
- Field Trip miscellaneous costs $50-$100
- Printing/photocopy costs* $50+
*Where possible we encourage students to use digital formats
It’s common for our kaiako (tutors) to be actively involved with local industry and in the case of our Arts and Design kaimahi (staff) it’s also common for them to be exhibiting artists.
Check out the story about our Arts and Design kaiako walking the talk
Changes for new learners
WITT and this programme are part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.
About the provider
The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is a quality Government-owned tertiary education institution based in New Zealand'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 Māori, 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.