Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | Bachelor of Fine Arts | |
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Qualification Type | Bachelor Degree | |
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Level | 7 | |
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Credits | 360 | |
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
Integrate relevant theoretical and contextual knowledge with in-depth specialist, practical knowledge and skills that are situated within a specific art and design profession or discipline; enable students to develop practice-based critical evaluation skills and understanding, and the capacity to conduct and to apply self-directed research and inquiry towards the production of creative research outcomes; provide a balance of theoretical and professional industry knowledge and experience with which to form a basis for self-directed learning and research, post graduate study; facilitate an increased capacity for individual creative professionals to gain employment in the respective creative industry of their choice; equip students with the ability and knowledge to engage in sustainable and ethical creative practice, to be culturally sensitive, and responsive to environmental and social challenges, and emergent technologies shaping cutting-edge practices in contemporary art and design; produce adaptable and flexible creative professionals who have interpersonal and collaborative skills that can respond positively and creatively to change in industry and the professional environment.
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Graduate profile |
Graduates will be able to demonstrate: the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to produce, situate and apply significant creative practice and outcomes in the wider public and professional arena; a sound knowledge and understanding of the key principles, processes and practices of arts and/or design in the application and practice of their chosen creative specialism; the ability to work collaboratively with others in the initiation and realisation of art and/or design outcomes, artefacts and applications; a critical awareness and ethical understanding of the key historical, social, cultural, social and environmental contexts that impact and influence contemporary design and practice.
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Education pathways |
Graduates will be able to pursue further studies in the field
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Entry Requirements |
Applicants must attend an interview at which they present a portfolio containing 12-24 samples of their work that reflect their skills and potential to successfully complete the programme. NCEA university entrance or equivalent. Discretionary entrance available for those with exceptional marks at NCEA level 2 and students over 20. International students - must be 18 and have a minimum of 6.0 IELTS or equivalent.
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Education Organisation | Whitecliffe Education Limited | |
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Developed By | Whitecliffe Education Limited | |
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |
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Number | 3587 | |
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Status | Current | |
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Created | 2016-11-18 14:06:05.0 | |
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Last Reviewed | 2022-03-31 08:20:01.0 | |
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Next Review | 2024-10-10 00:00:00.0 | |
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Content |
Four optional subject pathways: Fine Arts, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Photo Media. The programme is creative practitioner focused and designed to meet the professional needs of the wider arts and design industry. It is structured by three key interrelated strands of content: studio practice/research, critical and contextual studies, and entrepreneurship.
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