Diploma in Ceramic Arts
The course provides a structured programme of projects and demonstrations which are supported by lectures on ceramic history, the behaviour of ceramic materials, and kiln structures and operations. Drawing and research are pursued with all projects and are used for both inspiration and analysis.
Students are expected to create forms and images using both skill and intellectual energy. Projects allow students to research ideas and develop appropriate technical abilities, while encouraging personal aesthetic judgement and understanding of ceramic methods. Drawing, glaze technology, theory lectures and visiting ceramicists, all help provide a broad context for understanding technical, historical, educational and contemporary issues relevant to ceramics. The Diploma is recognised as a GIIIa qualification for entry to secondary teaching and teacher training in New Zealand.
At the end of the second year outstanding students may apply for entry into year three of the BFA degree.
Entry Requirements
Submission
Diploma in Craft Design
This three year diploma programme provides students with sound knowledge and skills in the diverse range of traditional and contemporary textile and jewellery processes and techniques.
Year one introduces students to the basic materials, tools and processes as a foundation for the following years. Major and minor subject choices are made in year two, with guided projects and tuition extending all skills to a more advanced level.
At the end of the second year outstanding students may apply for entry into year three of the BFA degree with Jewellery or Textiles as their major subject.
Entry Requirements
This three year full-time course offers the best available advanced programme for ceramic students in New Zealand.
6th Form Certificate or appropriate prior experience.
Submit a folder of drawings and photographs of recent art or craft work as per submission requirements.
Applications for all courses are to be accompanied by twelve to eighteen photographs showing examples of the candidate's best creative work.
Jewellery and Textiles
6th Form Certificate or appropriate prior experience.
Submit a folder of drawings and photographs of recent art or craft work as per submission requirements.
