This qualification is designed for learners who wish to further develop their practical and conceptual skills and knowledge in arts, crafts and/or design. The creative industries and cultural sector in Aotearoa New Zealand will benefit from graduates who can use research to inform, critique and present resolved work in simulated contexts. Graduates will be able to independently select and apply a range of processes in arts, craft and/or design contexts.

 

Courses

DAD5.001

Studio Practice 1

This course involves the learner in the management of their studio practice. Project work increases the learner’s awareness of professional practice and the contextual requirements of the art and design sector.

DAD5.002

Creative Technologies 1

This course provides an introduction to using creative technologies in the context of producing art or design outcomes for project briefs. Learners explore a range of investigative tools, creative processes, ad technologies to develop responses to a brief in order to solve problems.

DAD5.003

Printmaking 1

This course offers printmaking – screen-print, etching and woodcut; and digital - an exploration into illustration and design.

DAD5.004

The Body 1

This course includes investigations of the human and other bodies. It partly involves a live model, enabling valuable skills in life drawing, as well a taking a multi-disciplinary approach.

DAD5.005

Design 1

This course gives an introduction to 3D and New Media practice in the context of exploring contemporary approaches to creative projects.

DAD5.006

Studio Practice 2

This course involves the learner in developing their art & design practice with a view to engaging skills in using related technologies. The learner has the option to manage their project ideas in consultation with the tutor or choose from selected project briefs.

DAD5.007

Drawing 1

This course engages the learner in the exploration of drawing methods and ideas through projects that reflect the art and design context.

DAD5.008

Painting 1

This course engages the learner in the exploration of painting projects designed to extend their knowledge and application of art and design contexts.

 

Entry Requirements

• New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4); or 

• Equivalent knowledge, skills, work experience or study. 

 

From a young age right through my school years art has been my way of expressing myself. WITT was the best option for me because it gives me that freedom to express myself and challenge myself to take on bigger and better things.

 

There are amazing, passionate and like-minded people to meet and I know the support from everyone here at WITT will help me excel in anything I choose to do.

 

Career Options

Graduates of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge for entry-level positions in production and/or design roles within arts and design industries such as designers, technicians, machinists, or salespeople, gallery, retail, artist, artist assistant, gallery assistant, museum worker, cultural organisations.