NZ Certificate in Arts and Design
Visual Arts
A course by
Media Design School
A 20-week (full-time) Level 4 certificate introducing art and design fundamentals through hands-on creative projects, covering concept art, 3D design, game design, and animation.
NZ$13,250
inc GST
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In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Media Design School, Auckland
It will take a total of 20 weeks
NZ$13,250
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Apply creative and professional processes
Develop digital media outcomes in response to a project brief using discovery, conceptualisation, iteration, prototyping, and presentation.
Design and produce digital content
Use a range of technical tools and methods to design, produce, and present creative digital content.
Review and refine digital media work
Apply design elements and principles to evaluate and improve digital media outputs.
About This Course
The NZ Certificate in Arts and Design is a foundation-level programme designed to kick-start your journey into the creative industries. You will explore concept art, 3D design, game design, and animation through fun, practical projects. The programme emphasizes creative and professional processes, technical skills, and the application of design principles in digital media. Graduates will be prepared for further study or entry-level creative roles.
Course Content
- Concept Art
- 3D Design
- Game Design
- Animation
- Creative and professional processes (discovery, conceptualization, iteration, prototyping, presentation)
- Technical tools and methods for design and digital content creation
- Design elements and principles applied to digital media work
Entry Requirements
Domestic student, or Australian citizen/permanent resident residing in NZ
Age 16 or over
Build towards these roles
Entry-level roles in arts, design, animation, or creative industriesPreparation for junior roles in creative technology
Build skills in these industries
Creative industriesArt and designAnimationGame development
