Diploma in Visual Arts (Level 5)

About the Programme

The Diploma in Visual Arts (Level 5) is a one-year diploma which provides opportunity to investigate core visual arts skills and practices. If you successfully complete the one year diploma you may apply for entry to the second year of the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts).

Offered by

Faculty of Creative Arts - School of Visual Arts

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements: 

• Have at least 42 NCEA credits at Level 3, including a minimum of 14 credits in each of two subjects, plus a minimum of 14 credits in one or two subjects and a minimum of 4 credits in reading and a minimum of 4 credits in writing, both at level 2 or equivalent 
  OR 
• Have at least 72 NCEA credits at Level 2 including a minimum of 14 credits in each of two approved subjects and including 8 credits in reading/writing and including 30 credits achieved at Merit or Excellence or equivalent. 
  OR
• Have at least 60 NZQA recognised credits at Level 5 or higher or equivalent
  OR 
• Have relevant work/life experience and be able to demonstrate that they can work/study at a level appropriate to the programme. Each applicant will be considered on an individual basis. To support their application applicants will be required to demonstrate their ability to study at Level 5 (Year 1) including a portfolio providing evidence of personal life skills and previous activities. Applicants will be invited to an interview. Among attributes an applicant must demonstrate are a mature and positive approach to study, commitment and motivation to  degree study. (See interview form in Appendix 9).  
  AND
• Have English language competence to undertake this programme which is taught and assessed in English.  Any applicants whose first language is not English may be asked to provide evidence of an overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 (with no score below 6.0) or equivalent.Applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

Download the portfolio guideline to assist you with the completion of your application.

All applicants must present a portfolio of examples of creative visual work completed in the previous 18 months and a personal statement outlining the reasons for choosing to apply for the programme. Where an applicant’s portfolio does not supply sufficient information to enable a decision on acceptance into the programme, the applicant may be invited to an interview for the purpose of gaining further relevant information.

Cost

$5,000 (approx)

International Student Fees

$20,350 per year

Programme Summary

The Diploma of Visual Arts (Level 5) is a broad-based programme that will introduce you to contemporary ideas, thoughts and practices. It provides the basis for specialisations in subsequent years. You will work on a range of activities in the areas of image construction, object building and lens based media that will challenge you to progressively develop and extend your knowledge and skills. It also helps you to articulate in visual, verbal and written communication, and to develop the critical faculties necessary for an understanding of contemporary art and applied media. The Visual Arts programme encourages all students to work within their cultural context and to explore other cultures.

Courses

Further Training or Study

Higher degree level study

Career Opportunities

The Diploma in Visual Arts offers a potential pathway into higher entry to degree level study but graduates can apply for an entry-level position in an arts-related field.

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