Bachelor of Screen Arts (Digital Fashion Technology) (Invercargill)

Study the Bachelor of Screen Arts Digital Fashion Technology major and be a part of a creative team that designs and develops rich storytelling experiences for a range of diverse clients in a range of diverse fields. You could be designing costumes for a game or film or starting your own fashion label. You will be part of a creative team development community which values collaborative practices and creative driven solutions. You will develop practical skills both digital pipeline production and practical traditional techniques. Designing and developing rich experiences with a client and customer focus. You will be able to work on both solo and collaborative projects so you are exposed to a wide variety of skills and experiences which will prepare you for rewarding and creative future in the creative fashion industries. The Bachelor of Screen Arts is a three-year programme that allows you to express your creativity using the latest digital technology. You will engage and develop skills from day one in team work and collaboration, building critical creative problem-solving skills vital to working in the creative fashion industries. You will develop practical skills both digital and tradition methodologies developing rich story filled solutions for a diverse range of target audiences. You will be able to work on both solo and collaborative projects with clients andor other screen arts disciplines and you will be exposed to a wide variety of skills and experiences which will prepare you for rewarding and creative future.

Students are required to complete international qualifications equivalent to University Entrance - NCEA Level 3.

Mature Applicants: Be at least 20 years of age when the programme begins and provide evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other experience; or completion of an external or overseas qualification which is considered to be the equivalent of any of the above qualifications, as approved by the Head of Faculty.

Special Admission: Notwithstanding the above admissions categories, in exceptional circumstances, an applicant below the age of 20 who can show evidence of ability to succeed in the programme may be considered for admission, provided the applicant has successfully completed an approved course or programme which is deemed to prepare graduates for the required academic standard for entry.

English Language requirements

• IELTS test - Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5
• TOEFL Paper based test (pBT) - Score of 550 (with an essay score 5 TWE)
• TOEFL Internet based test (iBT) - Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
• Cambridge English Examination - B2 First or B2 First for schools or C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill.
• OET - Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests
• NZCEL - a) Expiring Level b) Current: a) Level 4 (Academic) b) Level 4 (Academic)
• Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42