Course details

Summary

Extend your talent with UCOL’s NZ Certificate in Arts & Design, level 4. This inspiring hands-on programme is an excellent foundation to prepare you for further study in arts, graphic design or textile and fashion.

This is a hands on, studio-based programme which allows you to explore & expand your skills in a range of visual arts, fashion/textiles and digital design mediums.

UCOL's NZ Certificate in Arts and Design, level 4 aims to provide a solid grounding in a range of design and arts media as well as art and design history. It is an excellent stair-casing programme for entry into Diploma and Degree level art and design qualifications.

Career & Study Outcomes

Prepares graduates for entry level positions within the arts and/or creative industries or higher level study within art/craft/design disciplines

Provides students with a strong understanding of the cultural sector of Aotearoa New Zealand to enhance the creative industries.

Enables students to produce work through applying creative processes in a studio-based environment that reflects professional practices and conventions within arts/craft and design contexts.

Course Information

Compulsory courses:

• Art/Design History
• Creative Methodology

Elective Courses - Students must choose Two Elective Courses

• Visual Arts Studio
• Fashion Design
• Graphic Design
• Photography
• Digital Media

Accreditation

The programme is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under the provisions of the Education Act 1989, and Universal College of Learning (UCOL) Trading as Universal College of Learning (UCOL) is accredited to teach it.

Entry criteria

To be eligible for entry to the programme, applicants must hold at least one of the following:

NCEA Level 2 OR
Equivalent academic achievement OR
On a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Executive Dean.

International student applicants whose first language is not English must have an IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 (or equivalent including TOEFL). IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form (ie combining scores from more than one test is not permissible).
Under 20 years of age:
For international applicants under 20 years of age who do not hold NCEA, International Academic Qualifications Entry Criteria apply.