Bachelor of Visual Arts Te Tohu Paetahi mō Toi Ataata
Visual Arts
A course by
AUT
Prepare for a career in contemporary art with this student-centred and studio-based visual arts degree. Explore your interests in painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, or moving image, and graduate ready for the art sector.
NZ$9,472
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop technical and creative skills in a chosen visual arts discipline
Students will acquire in-depth skills in their major, such as painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, or moving-image.
Understand trends and concepts in contemporary art
About This Course
The Bachelor of Visual Arts Te Tohu Paetahi mō Toi Ataata at AUT is designed for those passionate about art and contemporary visual culture. The degree is studio-focused and encourages exploration across disciplines such as painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, sculpture, and moving-image. Students learn in a collaborative environment, develop an understanding of mātauranga Māori, and acquire skills needed for arts practices and creative industries. Graduates will understand key trends and concepts in contemporary art, collaborative creative processes, and will be prepared for diverse roles in the art sector or as independent artists.
Course Content
- Core visual arts principles and processes
- Studio practice in painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, sculpture, and moving image
- Integrated Visual Arts Practices
- Professional Contexts in the Art Industry
- Major area of specialisation (Painting, Printmaking and Drawing or Photography, Sculpture and Moving Image)
- Flexible component: minors and/or elective courses (can include subjects outside visual arts)
- Collaborative and practice-based projects
- Understanding of mātauranga Māori and cultural context
- Preparation for career and professional practice
Entry Requirements
University Entrance (for New Zealand secondary school students)
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