Bachelor of Visual Arts
Otago Polytechnic
Subject area
Fine Arts
Qualification
Duration
3 Years
Total student fees
$20,171
over 3 Years - details
About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
Graduates will demonstrate the capacity to pursue a career as independent practitioners within a chosen studio area and to exhibit professional judgement in relation to the production of their own work within the changing contexts of the visual arts in the bicultural environment of Aotearoa/New Zealand and the broader international realm. They will have a practical and conceptual understanding of a broad range of studio practices in addition to highly developed skills in a studio area in which they will be ready to pursue further professional, educational or scholarly activities. They will be ready to engage with the professional networks of their field of practice. They will also have a wide range of transferable skills which will enable them to enter other areas of industry and employment. For more information refer Otago Polytechnic http://www.otagopolytechnic.ac.nz
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
Demonstrate appropriate ability in art and scholarship by submission of portfolio, and Sixth Form Cert. grade 4 or better in English, Art History or similar subject, or equivalent NCEA qualifications (15 credits or more at Level 2 NCEA), or equivalent
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
3 Years
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$6,724 | $20,171 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$8,835 | $26,505 |
| Total | $15,559 | $46,676 |
StudyLink website – information about student loans
A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
92%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $34,534 |
| Earnings range | $23,522 - $44,224 |
| In employment | 70% |
| In further study | 19% |
| On a benefit | 3% |
All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.
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Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Zonta Hibiscus Coast Second Chance Education Scholarship
Provided by:
Zonta Club of Hibiscus Coast
Value:
$2,000
Kate Sheppard Memorial Award
Provided by:
Kate Sheppard Memorial Award Trust
Website:
https://sites.google.com/site/katesheppardawar/
Value:
$2,500
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
Free phone: 0800 762 786
Phone: (03) 477 3014
Fax: (03) 471 6870
Email: info@op.ac.nz
Web: http://www.otagopolytechnic.ac.nz
Locations
Please note this qualification may not be available at all these locations. Please contact the provider for more information.
Dunedin
Forth Street
Dunedin
Cromwell
Molyneux Avenue
Cromwell
Auckland
Level 2
350 Queen Street
Auckland City
Wiri
Future Skills Academy
15 Earl Richardson Avenue
Wiri
Auckland
Dunedin
Bayview Road
Dunedin
Dunedin Central
360 Cumberland Street
Dunedin
Dunedin
73-79 Great King Street
Dunedin Central
Dunedin
Auckland SPCA
Auckland SPCA
50 Westney Road
Mangere
Auckland
Wellington SPCA
Wellington SPCA
140 Alexandra Road
Newtown
Wellington
Lincoln
Lincoln Event Centre
Meijer Drive
Lincoln
Linwood
ArtPlus Creative Ltd
Unit 1 135 Stanmore Road
Linwood
Christchurch
Onehunga
Auckland Studio Potters
96 Captain Springs Road
Onehunga
Auckland
Havelock North
Keirunga Gardens Arts and Crafts Society
Keirunga Road
Havelock North
Otaki
Jailhouse Pots
3 Iti Street
Otaki
Waiheke Island
Waiheke Community Art Gallery
2 Korora Road
Oneroa
Waiheke Island
Hamilton Lake
Waikato Studio Potters, Ward Park Arts and Craft Centre
2 Seddon Road
Hamilton Lake
Hamilton
Whitireia New Zealand Porirua Campus
Whitireia New Zealand Porirua Campus
Wi Neera Drive
Porirua
Cardrona
Cardrona Alpine Resort
Cardrona Valley Road
Cardrona
Otago
Cromwell
12 Hughes Crescent
Cromwell
Paraparaumu
Whiteria Kapiti Campus
7 Milne Drive
Paraparaumu
Palmerston North
University College of Learning
Corner King and Princess Streets
Palmerston North
Wanganui
Universal College of Learning
16 Rutland Street
Wanganui
Invercargill
Southland Hospital
Kew Road
Kew
Invercargill
Porirua
Kenepuru Community Hospital
16 Hospital Drive
Porirua
Paraparaumu
Kapiti Community Centre
15 Ngahina Street
Paraparaumu
Lower Hutt
Hutt Hospital
High Street
Lower Hutt
Whanganui
Whanganui Hospital
100 Heads Road
Gonville
Whanganui
Where does this information come from?
The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.