Bachelor of Design and Arts (Level 7)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
Whether you are building on the Level 6 diploma qualification and completing the final year of the degree (Level 7) or plan to complete the 3-year degree.
Develop and refine your art and design talent guided by our highly respected tutors, who are active in New Zealand's art scene. Compliment your practical studio learning with professional practice, research and an invaluable internship.
This Design and Arts degree majoring in Visual Arts, 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.
For domestic students there are full and part-time study options. An excellent option if working or those with a busy schedule to undertake one or two papers at a time. This is a great opportunity for you to upskill while in employment.
Entry requirements
IELTS Academic: Overall 6.0; Band minimum 5.5; Listening 5.5; Reading 5.5; Writing 5.5; Speaking 5.5.
General admission
- 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 process.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second languge are required to have an academic international English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.0 (general or academic) with no individual band score lower than 5.5, or equivalent..
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.