This qualification is a hands-on studio based programme which enables the learner to explore, investigate and develop a range of core skills relating to Art & Design. The New Zealand Certificate aims to provide a strong grounding in a range of art and design media. It is designed for school leavers and/or adults who want to develop their current skills and consider a future pathway into upper level programmes.
You will learn how to:
- apply for entry level positions within the arts and/or creative industries or higher level study within the art/craft/design disciplines.
- provide a strong understanding of the Aotearoa New Zealand cultural sector to enhance the creative industries.
- produce work through applying creative processes in a studio based environment that reflects professional practices and conventions within arts/craft and design contexts.
Programme specific information
This qualification is a hands-on studio based programme which enables the learner to explore, investigate and develop a range of core skills relating to Art & Design.
The NZ Certificate aims to provide a strong grounding in a range of art & design media. It is designed for school leavers &/or adults who want to develop their current skills and consider a future pathway into upper level programmes, cultural and community based initiatives.
Entry Requirements
Open Entry
Further Study Options
New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design
Additional expenses
Learners will receive a Course Materials List in week 1. Learners are discouraged from purchasing materials prior to classes starting.
- A4 unlined Workbook/Visual Diary x 4 (1 per course)
- Acrylic paints (1 large white, 6 primary tube colours), Brushes (flat, round, nylon & hogfitch), Drawing materials (dry media), acrylic binder medium, Gesso (optional), canvas, MDF board, Perspex, Exacto knife, (cut-off knife), Stretcher wood (optional) found materials.
- Toolbox (storage), Old shirt, Staple Gun (optional)
- SLR Camera - Cell phone equivalent – required (SLR can be hired through the Art Office)
- External Hard Drive (Pen Drive or larger Hard Drive) - required.
- Stationery and printing costs: variable - dependent on the learners art focus
I came to WITT to learn how to draw and I'll be graduating as an artist, hungry for the next level of study. Decent printmaking facilities, an amazing library, and brilliant tutors, it's a good place to be! I've learned to push my art practice to its limits and enjoy every moment of it.
Renee Ross-Cranson
Arts and Design
Changes for new learners
WITT and this programme are part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology .
