Bachelor of Applied Arts
Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Subject area
Creative Arts
Qualification
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Entry requirements
All applicants must:
* Be at least 16 years of age or over (unless an exemption has been granted) at the commencement of the programme; and
* Have attained one of the following:
o NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance; or
o Successfully completed the New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design, or an equivalent art/design qualification (60 credits at Level 4); or
o Has proof of relevant experience equivalent to a Level 4 Art/ Design qualification; and
* Submit a portfolio that shows skills in drawing and Art/ Design. The portfolio should demonstrate artistic ability in relevant art/ design practice. Including but not limited to: Photography/ Graphic Design/ Digital Media Arts and Design/ Sculpture/ Whakairo/ Raranga/Painting/ Printmaking/ Drawing
Applicants for whom English is not their first language must achieve an IELTS academic score of 6.0, with no band less than 5.5, or equivalent from a recognised alternative English proficiency test.
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The Bachelor of Applied Arts programme aims: - to prepare a students for a variety of vocational settings or entry into post-graduate studies through use of theory, research skills, practical skills, industrial experience and project work; - to develop creative, lateral-thinking problem-solvers in the Arts workplace. The degree programme thus aims to provide the opportunity for students in the arts to pursue higher level work in the theory, research and practice which will yield the specialised knowledge required to seek selected positions in the careers requiring that knowledge. Most of the fields in the applied arts areas are seeking better qualified entry level personnel. It is envisioned that these students will be qualified to enter Master's programmes at universities or other polytechnics, either upon graduation or later in their career.
What graduates earn
Graduates who studied Creative Arts at this level can earn:
$42,000
Median earnings one year after study
$48,000
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
AUT International Excellence Scholarship - South Asia
Value:
NZD$5,000Contribution to fees
AUT International Excellence Scholarship- Southeast Asia
Value:
$5000 NZDContribution to fees
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: (09) 4703555
Fax: (09) 470 3556
Email: NPregistry@northtec.ac.nz
Web: http://www.northtec.ac.nz
Sources
NZQA supplies course information based on material from the provider.
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