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NZ Certificate in Arts and Design [Level 4]
Study Options
Full-time
Length
17 weeks
Level
Level 4
Do you want to start a career in the creative industries?
The NZ Certificate in Arts and Design [Level 4] is a project-based programme for school leavers and adults who are interested in an introduction to a range of skills and knowledge in the creative professions.
You will develop your creative skills preparing you for a career in the fields of fashion, art and design.
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Outline
This programme has ‘real life’ opportunities with projects in a variety of arts disciplines. It will introduce you to the bigger picture of the creative sector and how it operates both locally in Aotearoa New Zealand and globally.
As a graduate of this qualification you will be able to:
- Apply a variety of introductory skills and techniques in art, design and fashion.
- Apply creative processes and techniques to solve problems in response to a brief.
- Demonstrate introductory work practices in the creative arts, and explore potential education and employment pathways.
- Collaborate with others, and reflect on, select and present work.
Subject Areas
- Drawing / Painting
- Creative process
- Textile construction
- Small Object design
- Graphic Design
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
Career Opportunities and Outcomes
You will gain broad introductory knowledge and understanding in a variety of creative contexts.
The NZ Certificate in Arts and Design [Level] 4 can lead you to apply for entry into the Diplomas in Arts and Design, Music, Screen Production, Fashion or the Bachelor of Creative Practice. The portfolio content completed during the programme can be used to support an application for further study or look for an entry level job in New Zealand’s fastest growing industry.
Dates
There is one entry date per year:
- July
Entry
Entry Requirements
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Scholarships
EIT offers a variety of scholarships across various subjects and programme levels. Some scholarships are based on your age, some are specific to the subject you want to study. Not all scholarships are based on your academic ability and anyone wanting to study should investigate what scholarships are available to them.
You can find a list of EIT scholarships here however there are many more scholarships offered nationally. Information about these is on an database called “givME”. givME is accessible at EIT or at some public libraries. If you would like to come to EIT to look through the giveME database don’t hesitate to contact scholarships@eit.ac.nz or call in for a chat.