New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 6) - Ceramics
Visual Arts
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
Advance your ceramic practice and develop leadership and professional skills with New Zealand’s largest ceramics studio at Otago Polytechnic. Continue your creative journey and prepare for further study or entry into the arts sector.
NZ$10,842
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Advance Individual Ceramic Practice
Students will progress their skills in ceramic studio practice, experimenting with a range of clay, glaze and finishing processes, and developing sustainable practices informed by cultural perspectives.
Develop and Exhibit a Connected Body of Work
About This Course
This programme builds on prior learning and focuses on advancing skill development in ceramics within a robust studio environment. Students will undertake advanced methods in ceramics, complement their practice with drawing and visual language studies, and gain professional and leadership skills for presenting creative work. The course combines online theory with hands-on studio workshops at partnered facilities throughout New Zealand. Graduates can progress to the Bachelor of Visual Arts to broaden their skill set and career prospects.
Course Content
- Studio Arts and Methods (Level 6)
- Experimentation with clay, glaze, and finishing processes
- Sustainable practice in materials and studio contexts, including Māori cultural perspectives
- Presentation and critique of studio work
- Development of a personal visual language
- Technical and conceptual drawing approaches
- Analysis of visual images and objects
- Art and craft history and theory within Aotearoa and globally
- Advanced glaze techniques and alternative technologies
- Exhibition and presentation of independent studio works
Entry Requirements
Level 5 qualification in the same or related field, or equivalent knowledge/skills demonstrated through a portfolio
Build towards these roles
Studio CeramistGallery AssistantArt Workshop FacilitatorArts Administrator
Build skills in these industries
ArtsVisual Arts
Otago Polytechnic is known for high quality, hands on learning that leads to strong outcomes. With excellent student satisfaction, high graduate employment rates, and a commitment to sustainability, it’s a place where practical skills meet purpose. Their award winning programmes span design, fashion, creative arts, trades, health, and business, giving you real experience and real confidence for whatever comes next.
