Visual Arts
A course by
NMIT
The Bachelor of Arts and Media programme at NMIT offers fundamental skills in arts and design enabling graduates to pursue careers or personal practice in creative industries.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Nelson, Nelson
It will take a total of 3 years

Apply broad knowledge and practical and conceptual skills creatively in arts and design productions.

Use investigative tools with creative processes, methods, and technologies to develop responses to briefs.

Apply research to support idea development within arts and design contexts.
Based in Te Tauihu at NMIT's Creative Industries building in Nelson, this Bachelor of Arts and Media programme develops broad knowledge and practical and conceptual skills in arts and design, including painting, graphic design, animation, photography, digital video, and illustration. The three-year full-time degree combines technical excellence with creative development and professional practice culminating in a major final year project and exhibition. Students benefit from a rich creative environment influenced by local natural landscapes and a legacy of practicing artists. Entry requires NCEA Level 3 University Entrance or equivalent including subjects related to Visual Arts or Technology, and a creative portfolio. The programme is offered full or part time with intakes in February and July.
What you need to know first
University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher) including 14 credits at Level 3 in three approved subjects related to Visual Art, Technology, Media Studies, Drama, English, History, Social Sciences or Art History.

Creative Industries
Arts and Design

Practicing Artist
Art Teacher
Computer Animator
Graphic Designer
Visual Arts
A course by
NMIT
The Bachelor of Arts and Media programme at NMIT offers fundamental skills in arts and design enabling graduates to pursue careers or personal practice in creative industries.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Nelson, Nelson
It will take a total of 3 years

Apply broad knowledge and practical and conceptual skills creatively in arts and design productions.

Use investigative tools with creative processes, methods, and technologies to develop responses to briefs.

Apply research to support idea development within arts and design contexts.
Based in Te Tauihu at NMIT's Creative Industries building in Nelson, this Bachelor of Arts and Media programme develops broad knowledge and practical and conceptual skills in arts and design, including painting, graphic design, animation, photography, digital video, and illustration. The three-year full-time degree combines technical excellence with creative development and professional practice culminating in a major final year project and exhibition. Students benefit from a rich creative environment influenced by local natural landscapes and a legacy of practicing artists. Entry requires NCEA Level 3 University Entrance or equivalent including subjects related to Visual Arts or Technology, and a creative portfolio. The programme is offered full or part time with intakes in February and July.
What you need to know first
University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher) including 14 credits at Level 3 in three approved subjects related to Visual Art, Technology, Media Studies, Drama, English, History, Social Sciences or Art History.

Creative Industries
Arts and Design

Practicing Artist
Art Teacher
Computer Animator
Graphic Designer
Literacy requirement: 10 credits at Level 2 or above.
Numeracy requirement: 10 credits at Level 1 or above.
Qualification at NZQF Level 4 or above in related discipline or recognized equivalent (e.g. International Baccalaureate).
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.0 Academic with no lower than 5.5 in each band or equivalent.
Computer literacy sufficient for study level.
Creative portfolio submission demonstrating technical and conceptual skills.
Photographer/Videographer
Advertising Specialist
Gallery Associate
Arts Facilitator
Creative Producer
Exhibitions Designer
Motion Graphics Designer
Multimedia Creative
3D Visual Designer
Literacy requirement: 10 credits at Level 2 or above.
Numeracy requirement: 10 credits at Level 1 or above.
Qualification at NZQF Level 4 or above in related discipline or recognized equivalent (e.g. International Baccalaureate).
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.0 Academic with no lower than 5.5 in each band or equivalent.
Computer literacy sufficient for study level.
Creative portfolio submission demonstrating technical and conceptual skills.
Photographer/Videographer
Advertising Specialist
Gallery Associate
Arts Facilitator
Creative Producer
Exhibitions Designer
Motion Graphics Designer
Multimedia Creative
3D Visual Designer