NZ Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4)

Study Options

Full-time

Length

17 weeks

Level

Level 4

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The next step in your career in the creative industries

This project based programme is ideal for school leavers or adults who would like an introduction to a range of hands on and digital skills in visual creative media.

Successful completion of this certificate will assist your application into one of the Level 5 diplomas in Art and Design, Fashion or Screen Production, or the Bachelor of Creative Practice.

 

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Outline

During the NZ Certificate in Arts and Design [Level 4] you will develop skills and knowledge in a range of hands on media, and build entry level skills in Adobe Creative Suite programmes.

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.

Subject Areas

  • Drawing / Painting
  • Creative process
  • Garment construction
  • Small object and interior/set design
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe CC, Photoshop, Illustrator, Aero and Premiere Pro
  • Portfolio development

Career and Study Opportunities

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 Level 5 Diplomas in Arts and Design, Fashion or Screen Production, 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 creative industries.

 

 

Dates

There is one entry date per year:

  • July

Entry

Entry Requirements

English Language Entry Requirements

Academic Learning Services

Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.

We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.

Find out more:

Hawke’s Bay Campus
Tairāwhiti Campus

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.