New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 5)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 5 |
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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 New Zealand 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 a broad range of technical skills and technologies to produce and present creative work in a selected area of arts, craft or design.
- Apply knowledge of historical and contemporary arts, craft or design conventions to inform creative practice in a selected area of arts, craft or design.
- Apply professional business practices and creative processes of discovery, conceptualisation, review, iteration, prototyping and presentation to independently manage projects in a selected area of arts, craft or design practice to a broad range of project briefs.
- Apply knowledge of the elements and principles of a selected area of arts, craft or design practice to evaluate and quality assure creative work.
Entry requirements
- New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4); or
- Equivalent knowledge, skills, work experience or study.
- All applicants will be required to attend an interview and submit a portfolio that demonstrates evidence of creative expression at an appropriate level.
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 foundation programmes.