Bachelor of Applied Arts
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY
With majors in either visual or digital arts, this degree gives you the opportunity to explore a wide variety of approaches and techniques:
- drawing
- intermedia
- sculpture
- ceramics
- printmaking
- photography
- graphic design
- digital arts.
It is distinctive in its emphasis on research-based practice, and the interdisciplinary connections that are developed throughout. Whilst exploring art and design theory and practice, there will be opportunities to work with our communities and to exhibit at our art precinct gallery. You will be guided through the work processes and professionalism essential to become creative, lateral-thinking problem solvers.
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Entry requirements
All applicants must:
- Be at least 16 years of age or over (unless an exemption has been granted) at the commencement of the programme; and
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Submit a portfolio that shows skills in drawing and Art/ Design. The portfolio should demonstrate artistic ability in relevant art/ design practice. Including but not limited to: Photography/ Graphic Design/ Digital Media Arts and Design/ Sculpture/ Whakairo/ Raranga/Painting/ Printmaking/ Drawing; and
Have attained one of the following:
- NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance; or
- Successfully completed the New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design, or an equivalent art/design qualification (60 credits at Level 4); or
- Has proof of relevant experience equivalent to a Level 4 Art/ Design qualification
Applicants for whom English is not their first language must achieve an IELTS academic score of 6.0, with no band less than 5.5, or equivalent from a recognised alternative English proficiency test.
About the provider
NorthTec is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga). Te Pūkenga brings the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) and the arranging training activities of certain Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) together to create a national network.
As one national network, Te Pūkenga will provide flexible, career-focused learning that fits around your life – on-the-job, on campus and online. Helping our people, our communities and our workforces grow and thrive together.
NorthTec has campuses and learning centres in Whangarei, Ngāwhā/Kaikohe, Kerikeri, Dargaville and Kaitaia.
We’re transforming lives right here in Te Tai Tokerau, Northland so whether you imagine yourself as a chef, a nurse, or dream of getting a job in a trade, check out our over 100 programmes and enrol now for a brighter future.