Bachelor of Visual Arts
Otago Polytechnic
Subject area
Fine Arts
Qualification
Duration
3 Years
Total student fees
$20,516
over 3 Years - details
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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)
|
$6,839 | $20,516 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$8,915 | $26,746 |
| Total | $15,754 | $47,261 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
87%
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
Whanganui Federation of University Women Trust - Wynne Costley Study Award
Provided by:
Victoria University of Wellington - The Scholarships Office
Website:
http://www.victoria.ac.nz/study/student-finance/scholarships
Value:
Up to $3,000
Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust NZ Contemporary Art Award
Provided by:
Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust
Website:
http://www.kateedgertrust.org.nz/
Value:
$5000
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
Where does this information come from?
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The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.