New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 6)
Visual Arts
A course by
WITT
Build on your foundational arts, craft, and design skills with this Level 6 diploma, specialising in an area of your choice. Develop advanced technical skills and critical thinking through real-world projects, preparing for further study or a career in the arts, craft and design industries.
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Core skills this course teaches
Apply specialised arts and design skills
Apply specialised skills and theoretical knowledge in the production of work in a selected area of arts, craft, and/or design.
Use creative investigative tools and solve problems
Use investigative tools and creative processes, methods, and technologies to synthesise ideas and solve problems in a selected area.
About This Course
This Level 6 diploma is designed for learners who wish to specialise in arts, crafts or design and build on existing foundational knowledge. Students gain advanced technical confidence, practical skills, and the ability to critically evaluate and present their work. The programme covers creative research, technologies, drawing, printmaking, painting, design, and culminates in the curation and exhibition of a major body of work. Graduates will be able to independently manage creative projects and prepare for employment or further study in the sector.
Course Content
- Creative research and practice (Toi Rangahau Creative Research)
- Advanced creative technologies (Creative Technologies 2)
- Development of a body of work
- Printmaking 2
- Drawing 2
- Exhibition curation and presentation
- Painting 2
- Design 2 (contemporary New Media)
- Critical analysis and positioning of art within contexts
- Project management and professional practice
Entry Requirements
New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 5)
Build towards these roles
Artist/DesignerArtist AssistantGallery AssistantMuseum WorkerRoles in cultural organisationsProduction or design roles in arts and craft industriesArts administratorSales and advertising in art-related sectorsSelf-employment
