Bachelor of Design and Digital Media
Whitecliffe College
Subject area
Graphic Arts and Design Studies
Qualification
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Entry requirements
Applicants must demonstrate an ability to undertake degree level study, including appropriate knowledge and skills in the areas of written communication and mathematics, by having achieved:
University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 or above and 20 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above, including: NCEA Level 3; 14 credits each in three approved subjects and UE Literacy (NCEA Level 2 or above; 10 credits with 5 credits each in reading and writing) and UE Numeracy (NCEA Level 1 or above; 10 credits)
OR
A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above and the equivalent of UE Literacy and Numeracy
OR
New Zealand Certificate in Digital Media (Level 4)
OR
New Zealand Certificate in Art and Design (Level 4)
OR
A New Zealand or overseas qualification assessed to be equivalent to the above by the Head of School
OR
Passes in other certificate/diploma qualifications or courses as considered appropriate by the Head of School.
Applicants who do not meet the above criteria may be eligible for admission with the approval of the Head of School.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The Bachelor of Design and Digital Media provides a framework within which innovative learning and teaching approaches, advanced digital skills, future focussed design and assessment for learning elevates the student experience, from technical to work ready graduates who will positively impact local and global design-related industries. Students are supported to develop communication skills through collaboration, negotiation with multifarious stakeholders, including community projects, live briefs, and internships. Technological relationships will be created in the context of social, cultural and environmental situations. Critical thinking and analysis skills will be developed through diverse projects, solving real-life challenges with current and future-focus designs to have industry relevance.
Graduates will be creative, critical and connected change instigators leading to entrepreneurship, fulfilling the requirements of national and international bodies
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Graphic and Design Studies at this level can earn:
$42,000
Median earnings one year after study
$47,000
Median earnings two years after study
$57,000
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
75%
Employment rate two years after study
Data as at November 2022
Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust
Provided by:
The Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust - Secretary
Website:
Value:
Previous awards have generally been given in the region of $3,000 - $5,000 (per award).
Waitaha-A-Hei / University of Waikato Scholarship
Provided by:
University of Waikato - Scholarships Office
Website:
http://www.waikato.ac.nz/research/scholarships/
Value:
$14,500
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (9) 309 5970
Fax: (09) 302 2957
Email: feroz@whitecliffe.ac.nz
Web: http://www.whitecliffe.ac.nz
Sources
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