New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4)

Program Overview

The New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4) provides a comprehensive foundation in art and design, developing technical skills and conceptual knowledge. Through studio and classroom instruction, students explore photography, printmaking, illustration, and design principles. The program prepares graduates for entry-level jobs or further study in various creative fields, including graphic design, illustration, and web design.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program aims to provide students with the foundation necessary to pursue careers in various art and design fields. It focuses on developing technical skills and conceptual knowledge for creative work in arts, crafts, and design.

Objectives:

• Develop a range of foundational technical skills in art and design.
• Gain conceptual knowledge for creative work.
• Prepare students for further study or entry-level jobs in arts and design industries.

Outline:

• Duration: 17 weeks, full-time
• Structure: Studio and classroom based
• Content:
• Introduction to key historical principles and practices in art and design
• Photography and printmaking techniques: cyanotypes, block printing, collage, dry point
• Advanced photography skills
• Designing and building physical environments based on existing world genres
• Laser cutting and 3D printing
• Elements and principles of design in illustration and visual communication
• Character design
• National competition preparation
• Typographic conventions for logotype design and other applications
• Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Figma training
• Individual Modules:
• Course Schedule:

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• Studio and classroom instruction
• Hands-on learning with printmaking, photography, 3D printing, and laser cutting
• Design and illustration software training
• Faculty:
• Unique Approaches:
• The program provides opportunities to enter national design competitions and build a portfolio for further study or employment.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Graphic design
• Illustration
• Web design
• Photography
• Film and game design
• Model making
• Arts and crafts
• Opportunities:
• Entry-level jobs in design industries
• Further study in arts and design
• Outcomes:
• Graduates will have a strong foundation for careers in various creative fields.

Other:

• Drawing resources may need to be purchased by students.
• The program can be completed in 17 weeks full-time or part-time over three years.

Domestic Fees: $3,360 (indicative for 2024 intake)