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Art & Design > Diploma in Art and Design - Level 7: (WR2809)

Te Pökairua Mahi Toi (Paeono)

The Diploma in Art and Design Level 7 (Advanced) offers students a broad range of learning experiences within the arts and business and management; to enable them to make informed choices for their future within creative industries or related employment opportunities. The Diploma in Art and Design Level 7 (Advanced) will enable students choose their preferred media to specialise in and support their praxis with art theory.
The Diploma in Art and Design Level 7 (Advanced) recognises the advanced level of knowledge, skills and competence required for practitioners in the art and design industry; and for entry to Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design BFA; or teacher training of secondary school art.
On successful completion of this programme, students will have the skills and knowledge to:

Demonstrate a wide range of practical media skills at advanced level
Discuss theory in design and art history
Produce Artefacts or art experiences to exhibition standard
Identify clear vocational pathways
Gain entry to teacher training of secondary school art
Gain entry to the Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design BFA

Qualification	Diploma in Art and Design - Level 7 (Advanced)
Career Pathway	Arts and Creative industries
Level	7
Credits	120
Start Date	February
Length of Course	1 year
Domestic Tuition Fee (approx)	$ 4,105.00**
Entry Requirements	Admission and entry requirements for this programme shall be in accordance with the criteria stated in Part Three of Waiariki’s Academic Statue. Additional requirements specific to this programme are as follows: Level 6 Art and Design qualification or equivalent. Level six graduates with restricted passes will be considered and approved be Head of School. Applicants may gain entry through assessment of prior learning that is cognisant of the practical art skill, independent studio practice and academic experience at level six equivalence.
Further Education	Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design BFA; Post-graduate diploma or Master of Arts; post-graduate teaching qualification
Study Options	Full time, part time and flexi-study may be available.
Job Opportunities	• Artist • Craft Person • Graphic Designer • Photographer • Art Educator
Campus(es)	Rotorua (Mokoia)
Subjects	Contextual Studies: Intro. to Commercial Law Organisation & Management Fundamentals of Marketing Contemporary Issues in Art Studio Electives: Fine Art Maori Material/ Visual Culture Digital and Graphic Art Open Elective (15 Credits) Internship (Professional Experience) Exhibition

About the programme

This advanced diploma provides an opportunity to apply and focus prior knowledge skills and experience in art discourse and praxis, culminating in a professional graduate exhibition. The qualification will assist in further post-graduate studies as well as strengthening the range of industry options available

Highlights / Benefits

A studio focussed year in which to plan, execute and write about a personal art project. Graduates will benefit from the academic enhancement of improved information seeking and elected research, together with the technical and professional enhancement of sustained media practice through the production of works of art for exhibition.
Purpose built and well equipped studios
Practical advice and support
"Hands-on" workshops
Tutors who are practising artists
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