New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 5)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 5 |
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About the course
About the programme
Graduates will master the ability to apply technical skills to their chosen design and art endeavours; they will be prepared for self-employment by creating unique designs suitable for production, employment in industry and/or higher level study and personal exploration. Graduates will produce unique creative works of art for exhibition or commission, completing various design and carving projects based given or agreed briefs. The NZ Diploma aims to help you develop the creative design process and enhance your artistic interpretation of hard stone and jade carving.
Core elements
Graduates of this programme will be able to:
- Apply broad knowledge, and practical conceptual skills in the production of arts, crafts and/or design work
- Use investigative tools with creative processes, methods and technologies to develop responses to a brief and solve 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 contexts
- Apply professional practices to manage projects/briefs within defined guidelines, and select potential education and employment pathways in arts, craft and/or design.
Further study options
Graduates of this programme could move directly into industry. Previous graduates from the Diploma in Jade and Hardstone Carving (Level 5) have gone onto;
- Self-employment
- Employed in a carving studio
- Complete commissioned works
- Employed in retail outlets
The qualification provides a pathway from:
- New Zealand Certificate in Digital Media and Design (Level 4)
- New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4)
- New Zealand Certificate in Creativity (Level 4)
Graduates of this qualification may wish to undertake further tertiary study at diploma or degree level in areas including the following:
- New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 6)
- New Zealand Diploma in Creativity (Level 6)
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Have successfully completed either the New Zealand Certificate in Hard Stone and Jade Carving Level 3 or Level 4 prior to commencing study. Other similar qualifications or relevant industry experience may be considered as acceptable, at the discretion of the programme lead tutor
- Have their application reviewed by Tai Poutini staff
- Have evidence of appropriate language competency if English is not the applicant's first language of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) across all bands
Learners must:
- Have successfully completed either the New Zealand Certificate in Hard Stone and Jade Carving Level 3 or Level 4 prior to commencing study. Other similar qualifications or relevant industry experience may be considered as acceptable, at the discretion of the programme lead tutor
- Have evidence of appropriate language competency if English is not the applicant's first language of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) across all bands
- Have their application reviewed by Tai Poutini staff
About the provider
Tai Poutini Polytechnic (TPP), based on New Zealand’s spectacular West Coast and with campuses in Wanaka, Christchurch and Auckland, offers students exciting opportunities to get a head start in their career or take the next step on their learning journey.
TPP offers popular study options that meet local employment needs and are tailored to help people get into real jobs in the community or get ahead in their chosen career. With two West Coast campuses, in addition to other New Zealand locations, TPP makes the most of the opportunities on its doorstep.
The institute’s popular Outdoor Education programmes teach technical, leadership and teamwork skills on West Coast rivers and mountains along with a Ski Patrol programme based in Wanaka that makes the most of the South Island’s world-famous ski fields. A base on the West Coast also allows Jade and Hard Stone Carving students to get right to the cultural and historic source of their material. Likewise, Civil Plant students prepare for jobs in the roading, forestry and mining industries on purpose-built work sites in Greymouth and Auckland, while agriculture students have the use of the TPP Reefton farm.
These are just some of TPP’s many popular full-time, part-time or short programmes, which include business, trainee chef, tourism and hospitality, carpentry, automotive and engineering. All programmes are focused on industry expectations and tutors enjoy strong relationships with local businesses so learning is relevant and useful to the market. The institute’s aim is to get students into real jobs in the community and help create better futures for everyone.
West Coast students also have the option of living in TPP’s own student accommodation facilities. A home away from home while you’re studying. Tai Poutini Village offers 58 individual rooms and shared facilities for students. Village staff provide you with a living environment which encourages and supports the educational mission of the Polytechnic, supporting students in their chosen programme of study, and helping them to develop personally, socially and culturally.
Our reputation for the quality of graduates is outstanding.