Foundation Certificate of Design and Arts

QUALIFICATION, DURATION, NQF EQUIVALENT LEVEL AND INTAKES
Certificate in Design and Arts (Foundation) - Half an Academic Year, Level 4, January & July

ACADEMIC PATHWAY
Students who complete the Certificate in Design and Arts (Foundation) will have a guaranteed pathway to other courses offered at the Design and Arts College of New Zealand.*

*Academic entry requirements must be met before acceptance into some courses

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Open entry. No portfolio required.
English language entry requirements, IELTS 5.5 or equivalent..

INDIVIDUAL COURSE COMPONENTS
Drawing, life drawing, painting, photography, print media, three dimensional studies, principles of design, fibre arts, critical studies, digital media, portfolio development.

COURSE SUMMARY
The Foundation course is an intensive eighteen week course of full-time study. It is designed to give students confidence to develop the skills necessary to begin study at tertiary level. It brings students with little or no prior experience up to speed, or improves existing skills in the development of visual arts.

Throughout the course students will become increasingly aware of and are encouraged to explore some key techniques of visual expression, with components in drawing, life drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, three-dimensional studies, principles of design, fibre arts and graphic design. In addition to studio practice, students develop an understanding of the terminology used to describe and interpret works of art. They are encouraged to develop critical thought processes and research skills when reviewing their work and the work of others.

Graduates emerge with a well-rounded appreciation of the visual arts and cultural values, and a solid basis of experience from which to explore future study or career options.