Bachelor of Visual Arts from Otago Polytechnic
Otago Polytechnic
Subject area
Fine Arts
Qualification
Duration
3 Years
Total student fees
$19,792
over 3 Years - details
Course Details
You must be able to demonstrate appropriate ability through the submission of a portfolio and you must have completed five years at secondary school with successful completion of units of study in art, or NCEA L3 including: 14 credits in each of three NZQA approved university entrance subjects at L3 or above, and Literacy: 10 credits at L2 or above, made up of: 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing, and Numeracy: 10 credits at L1 or above, made up of: specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects OR package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627) all three required. If you are a mature student, you must demonstrate appropriate ability through a portfolio and associated writings. If English is not your first language, you must also demonstrate English language skills equivalent to an IELTS overall band score (academic) of 6.0, with no band score less than 5.5.
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
Graduates who studied Visual Arts and Crafts at this level can earn:
$25,821
Median earnings one year after study
$30,894
Median earnings two years after study
$39,075
Median earnings five years after study
Status one year after study
Employment rate two years after study
64%
Employment rate two years after study
Examples of related scholarships
1st-Art-Gallery.com: Annual Art and Design Scholarship
Provided by:
1st Art Gallery Inc - Scholarship Coordinator
Website:
http://www.1st-art-gallery.com/scholarship.html
Value:
$1000
George Mason Charitable Trust Undergraduate Scholarship
Provided by:
New Plymouth District Council - Team Leader Taranaki Research Centre
Website:
Value:
$1,000 per annum
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.
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
Where does this information come from?
NZQA supplies this information based on material from the course provider.
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.
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
| Student fees (what you pay) | $6,597 | $19,792 |
| Government tuition subsidy (what the government pays) | $8,835 | $26,506 |
| Total | $15,432 | $46,297 |
StudyLink website – information about student loans
A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
Successful course completions 89%
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% |
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