Bachelor of Design (Applied Visual Art)

This degree will enable you to become an independent art practitioner, photographer or designer. You’ll learn how to frame and develop creative ideas through hands-on interaction with a range of media, and you’ll gain professional and business skills for self-employment. Core skills taught include design strategies, drawing, printmaking, painting, photography, and sculpture. In addition, you’ll choose three courses from a range of electives which will enable you to develop complementary skills in particular areas of interest. As well as studio courses, you’ll complete a group of core courses in academic subjects. These include both professional and contextual studies, which will equip you with developed communication skills, a background in the history and sociology of creative practices, insights into contemporary professional ethics and some business skills.

University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved subjects and: Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing, Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627) OR a qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework at Level 4 or above in a related discipline. If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency. Portfolio demonstrating art/design work.