Course Information
Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVA)
About the course
The programme is monitored by NZQA and is externally examined by the University of Auckland, School of Fine Arts.
Entry requirements
Students selected for interview will present a portfolio of recent work (last 18 months). An interview does not automatically indicate acceptance to the programme. The final selection of prospective students is decided by the Art/Design Programme Committee.
English language must be to a competent level. ESOL students, and others where concern over language ability is identified, may be required to sit the MIT English proficiency test.
Cross crediting
Duration
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Programme Summary
A close relationship between Studio Practice and Contextual Studies is seen as the basis from which excellence, versatility and diversity in the visual arts grows. Students learn research, investigative, and problem solving skills through Contextual Studies and Studio Practice research, which maintains and extends the academic rigour brought to visual concepts and processes in studio practice. The school strongly supports a studio oriented programme in which process, knowledge and creative research are brought together through practice and research in the studio environment.
Students are empowered on the programme in all the working methods necessary for creative expression. By mastering and being articulate in visual, verbal and written communication, students develop the critical faculties necessary to process inquiring, broad attitudes. As future artists/designers, graduates of the School will be aware and capable of the need to continually review ideas and previously held positions.
The Visual Arts programme encourages all students to work within their cultural context and to explore other cultures.
Whilst the primary goal of the programme is to provide an academically vital basis for subsequent postgraduate studies, the student who does not choose to pursue that path will have received a comprehensive and challenging art/design education.
Level 5 BVA
Major Studio subjects offered: Painting; Printmaking; Photography; Moving Image; 3 Dimensional Concerns - Sculpture and Jewellery Design. The Level 5 studio papers are essentially concerned with providing a conceptual and technical base upon which the student can build in subsequent years. The activities are initially workshop based and closely directed by staff.
Level 6 BVA
Level 7 BVA
At the end of the year students exhibit their representative work for the year, and present a seminar and their dissertation.
Career Opportunities
Certificate in Visual Arts (Level 4)
About the course
Entry requirements
Art History, Classical Studies or English to Bursary level are recommended. Minimum of Sixth Form Grade 4 English is required.
Students selected for interview will present a portfolio of recent work (last 18 months). An interview does not automatically indicate acceptance to the programme. The final selection of prospective students is decided by the Art and Design Programme Committee.
English language must be to a competent level. ESOL students, and others where concern over language ability is identified, may be required to sit the MIT English proficiency test.
Duration
Applications
Programme Summary
The Visual Arts programme encourages all students to work within their cultural context and to explore other cultures. All activities are compulsory study: Core and elective Studio Practice, Contextual Studies, Drawing, and Computer Graphics.
Career Opportunities
Foundation Studies in Visual Arts
About the course
Entry requirements
English language must be to a competent level. ESOL students, and others where concern over language ability is identified, may be required to sit the MIT English proficiency test.
Duration
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Programme Summary
Content: Theory, Drawing, Multimedia 2 and 3 dimensional activities.
Career Opportunities
Certificate in Jewellery Techniques
About the course
Entry requirements
Duration
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Programme Summary
Nga Mahinga Toi - Whakairo
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Entry requirements
Duration
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Programme Summary
Te Iho Rarangi Akoranga (course content)
Nga Mahinga Toi - Raranga
About the course
Entry requirements
Duration
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Programme Summary
Career Opportunities
The three year programme consists of 21 papers, seven papers per level. Specialisations in: printmaking, photography, moving image, sculpture, graphic design and contemporary jewellery design.
Successful completion of a Level 4 standard of study in art and/or design; and have attained a Level 4 standard of literacy.
Cross crediting is possible between art schools. However, each art school may have a programme with a similar title, but of different duration, philosophical direction, and varying outcomes. Thus the School of Art and Design retains the right to consider each case on its merits. Regulation entry requirements apply.
Three years (34 weeks per year) full time.
Preference given to applications in by 30 September for all levels. Late entries may be considered until mid November.
Our aim is to produce graduates who are willing to engage themselves and their work within the context of the wider community as socially and/or politically conscious individuals.
Students are expected to select a Major Studio subject offered by the School and two Minor Studio subjects (one semester duration each). Contextual Studies, Drawing, Computer Graphics (in relation to Major Studio subjects) are compulsory also.
Students proceed to a more self directed and motivated programme, where they are expected to take increasing responsibility for the direction of their work. As visual artists, students are encouraged to utilise their knowledge from all their previous studio papers.
Students proceed to a programme which is research based and prepares students to become professional artists/designers. Students produce a body of work in their chosen subject in which all components of the programme are fully synthesised. Students generate ideas from creative research according to their personal direction. Practical and theoretical requirements, solutions, working procedures and technical problems will be resolved by the student independently, with access to staff at all times.
Self employed artist, designer; art teacher; art and design studios; publishing; advertising; TV/film/video production studio; art management; exhibition curator etc.
The Level 4 year study and its successful completion is the prerequisite for entry to the BVA degree programme. The programme is externally moderated by the University of Auckland School of Fine Arts.
Grade C or better in 3 Bursary subjects of which at least one must be in Practical Art.
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Foundation Studies in Visual graduate.
1 year full time
Preference given to applications in by 30 September for all levels. Late entries may be considered until mid November.
This is a broad based programme, to introduce students to contemporary ideas, thoughts and practices and to provide the basis for specialisations in subsequent years. Students work on a range of idea based activities which will challenge them to progressively develop and extend their knowledge and skills. By mastering and being articulate in visual, verbal and written communication, students develop the critical faculties necessary to process inquiring, broad attitudes.
While employment may be possible, further specialist training should be anticipated at this stage.
The programme has been developed nationally as an alternative to the Bursary Art examination and as an appropriate introduction of students to tertiary education in the visual arts.
Minimum age, 16 years. Previous art experience at School Certificate or SFC levels. Students selected for interview will present a portfolio of recent work (last 18 months). An interview does not automatically indicate acceptance to the programme. The final selection of prospective students is decided by the Art and Design Programme Committee.
1 year full time
Preference given to applications in by 30 September for all levels. Late entries may be considered until the first week of February provided places are available.
The programme will enable students to assess their own potential and to clarify their future direction within the artistic and multicultural context of Aotearoa/New Zealand. All parts of the programme are compulsory. Theory is studied in relation to the practical studio activities to promote a greater awareness and knowledge of differing fields within the visual arts. Studio Practice focuses on assignments that prepare students for problem solving approaches pertaining to visual communication.
While employment may be possible, further specialist training should be anticipated at this stage.
The Jewellery Techniques programme comprehensively covers the skills required to become a professional jeweller. The programme focuses on skill acquisition in fabrication processes, casting, stone setting, engraving, enamelling and repousse etc. The programme is monitored by the Federation of Jewellery Manufacturers.
Previous art/craft experience at Sixth Form Certificate or seventh form levels. Interview with portfolio of work. Credit may be given for other forms of prior learning.
2 years full time
Taken in order of receipt until full.
Students will undertake projects to develop professional skills in the following areas: Jewellery fabrication, casting and enamelling, stone setting, engraving and metal forming techniques. These skills and processes will be learnt in the context of producing items of jewellery.
(Arts and Crafts - Carving)
(under consideration for 1999)
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the basic knowledge, practical skills and values of contemporary Maori design and to assist students who wish to pursue a career in design to prepare for entry.
All applicants will be considered.
40 weeks full time
Preference given to applications in by 30 September for all levels, but late entries may be considered if there are vacancies.
Students will be introduced to both traditional and contemporary art forms of whakairo (carving). Basic techniques in the care and use of whao (carving chisel) will taught. Essential to this course is the fostering of a whanau learning environment. It will utilise the strengths within the group in a supportive role to bring out the potential in each student, to life individual standards, to develop self confidence and to affirm self-asteem.
Career Opportunities
Tourist industry; art and design programmes in tertiary sector.
(Arts and Crafts - Weaving)
(under consideration for 1999)
The aim of the course is to introduce students to general traditional and contemporary art forms of weaving.
All applicants will be considered and interviewed.
40 weeks full time
Preference given to applications in by 30 September for all levels, but late entries may be considered if there are vacancies.
The class will be tutored in art forms such as kowhaiwhai (scroll designs), whatu (weaving), plaited mats, baskets, garments and mahi taniko.
Tourist industry, self employment.
