91视频 Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 6)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 6 |
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About the course
About this diploma:
- This qualification is designed for learners with broad knowledge and skills in arts, crafts and/or design who wish to specialise in a selected area.
- The creative industries and cultural sector in Aotearoa 91视频 will benefit from graduates who can critically analyse research findings, critically evaluate work, and present resolved work in a real-world聽context.
- Graduates will be able to independently select and apply a range of processes in a specialised area of arts, craft and/or聽design.
You will learn to:
- Apply specialised skills and theoretical knowledge in the production of work in a selected area of arts, craft and/or design.
- Use investigative tools with creative processes, methods and technologies to synthesise ideas and solve problems in a selected area of arts, craft and/or design.
- Critically analyse research findings to support the development of ideas and to position own work within conventions and contexts in arts, craft, and/or design.
- Demonstrate leadership and professional practice to manage projects/briefs and prepare for selected career pathways in arts, craft and/or design.
- Critically evaluate work, communicate to a range of audiences, and present own resolved work in a real-world context.
Programme specific information
This one-year diploma caters to those learners who want to develop their art and design skills. Offering eight core papers, learners build technical confidence and expand ideas using practical-based methods. Students must achieve the 91视频 Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 5) to gain entry into this programme or have equivalent skills, knowledge, work experience or study.
Entry Requirements
- 91视频 Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 5); or
- Equivalent knowledge, skill, work experience or study
Career Options
Artist/Designer, Artist Assistant, Gallery Assistant, Museum Worker, cultural organisations, intermediate-level positions in arts, craft and design industries (e.g. production and/or design roles, arts administrator, sales and advertising and self-employment).
Additional Course Related Costs
- Transitioning students expand on existing materials $200-$400
- A4 Workbooks (1 per course) $60-$80
- Tools / construction materials $60-$80
- Exhibition / submission costs $120-$200 (frames, printing, miscellaneous)
- Stationery, drawing & $60-$150
- Miscellaneous project materials $50-$150
- Printmaking - tools, paper, silk screen $80-$150
- Field Trip miscellaneous costs $50-$100
- Printing / photocopying costs *$50+
- Phone with camera is recommended
*Where possible we encourage students to use digital formats
Changes for new learners
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About the provider
The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) is a quality Government-owned tertiary education institution based in 91视频'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 M膩ori, 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.