Bachelor of Design

Academic Requirements
New Zealand University Entrance - NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include
* 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved* subjects and
* Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing and
* Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)

OR a qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework at Level 4 or above in a related discipline

Alternative Requirements:
Applicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic entry requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry. This may include Recognition of Prior Learning. Contact Ara for advice.
Additional Requirements
Additional requirements are specified in the Bachelor of Design Additional Requirements Form and Additional Requirements Portfolio Information include:
* Written statement
* Portfolio demonstrating art/design work
Interview: Applicants may be required to attend an interview if there are any questions raised by their portfolio or written statement.

English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.0 Academic (no lower than 5.5 in any subtest)

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The Bachelor of Design is an applied, industry-integrated programme targeted at school leavers, recent school leavers, graduates of other degrees and others interested in undertaking a formal career focused art and design education, seeking a formal, full-time education in a specialisation of either; art, fashion, lens-based media, motion design and visual communication. This degree will prepare graduates for a career in these industries.
To aim of the degree is to provide a stimulating, industry-integrated environment that enables a diversity of design graduates to communicate, collaborate and innovate within a range of creative and cultural contexts. The Bachelor of Design will achieve this aim through critical thinking, application of design processes and socially-responsive studio practices. Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to work within/communicate and innovate across a range of design contexts.

Status one year after study

Employment rate two years after study

75%

Employment rate two years after study

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