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New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design

NMIT

Subject area

Fine Arts

Qualification

Duration

1

1 Year

Total student fees

$6,476

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About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

This qualification is for ākonga/learners who are seeking specialised technical skills and conceptual knowledge in arts, crafts or design creative practice.

A range of industries will benefit from graduates who possess specialised arts, crafts or design creative capabilities.

Graduates will be able to operate independently in dynamic creative and commercial environments.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

Applicants under the age of 20: A minimum of 42 credits at Level 3 or higher on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF), including at least 14 credits at NCEA Level 3 (or equivalent) in each of two subjects, of which at least one relates to English; and at least one is from the subject list below; with a further 14 credits at Level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional domains on the NZQF. Painting (Visual Art), Design (Visual Art), Photography (Visual Art), Sculpture (Visual Art), Printmaking (Visual Art), Graphics (Technology),,Design (Technology), Textiles (Technology), Media Studies, Drama, Materials Technology, Digital Technology, English, History, Social Sciences, Art History Or Successful completion of a recognised art/media foundation programme or equivalent, for example the New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4) Applicants over the age of 20: No academic qualifications are required. All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level. Those students whose first language is not English should have: * An international English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall academic score of at least 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each band) issued within the last two years, or A qualification considered to be equivalent to the above. An initial discussion with the Head of Department or delegate will be required to assess applicants' individual motivation, commitment to, and suitability for the Programme. Computer literacy: A sufficient level of computer literacy is required. Portfolio: All applicants must submit a portfolio of work showing ability in arts and design.

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

1 Year


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
$6,476 $6,476
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
$8,863 $8,863
Total $15,339 $15,339

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

N/A


National Graduate Outcomes

Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:

Median earnings $40,000
Earnings range $32,000 - $48,000
In employment 54%
In further study 32%
On a benefit 3%

All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: 0800 422 733
Phone: (03) 546 9175
Fax: (03) 546 3325
Email: info@nmit.ac.nz
Web: http://www.nmit.ac.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Where does this information come from?

The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.

NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.

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