Description

Design and Arts Preparation
QUALIFICATION, DURATION, NQF EQUIVALENT LEVEL AND INTAKES
Certificate in Design and Arts Preparation - 1 Academic Year, Level 4, January

ACADEMIC PATHWAY
Students who complete the Certificate in Design and Arts Preparation course successfully will be accepted for any certificate or diploma course offered at the Design and Arts College of New Zealand (except Architecture).*
*Academic entry requirements must be met before acceptance into some courses.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Minimum English language level IELTS 4.5 or above.
Minimum 18 years of age.

INDIVIDUAL COURSE COMPONENTS
Self-directed learning and planning, listening and note taking, oral presentation skills, reading for information and note taking, writing reports and essays, research skills and referencing, drawing, photography, printmaking, painting, fibre arts, three dimensional studies, portfolio development, digital media, critical studies, life drawing, design.

COURSE SUMMARY
The Design and Arts Preparation course is designed to bridge the language and culture gaps for international students who wish to go on to study at D&A in the higher certificate and diploma level courses. It prepares students not only by arming them with English language but also provides the analysis, planning and research skills required to undertake a course in arts and design.
It prepares students with a broad range of design and art methods and skills, and with the English language and study skills and methods necessary for successful study in design and art courses at D&A. This course is suitable for students whose English is at least IELTS 4.5 or above who wish to gain confidence, knowledge and skills to study Arts or Design.

COURSE COST:
International Student
NZ $10,800 per academic year