Design and Visual Arts by Unitec New Zealand

Design & Visual Arts 2010 Faculty of Creative Industries and Business

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Nau mai, Haere mai ki Te Whare Wa-nanga o Wairaka Whether you’re a first-time student, or are looking to retrain or upskill – at Unitec we can help you achieve your goals. With study choices from accounting to zookeeping (and everything in between), and from vocational certificates to bachelors degrees and postgraduate qualifications, there’s bound to be something that will help you fast-track your career and make a difference to you and your family/whanau. Education that works for you Across our three campuses – in Mt Albert, Waitakere and Takapuna – we have a lively community of around 20,000 students from more than 80 countries. No matter where you’ve come from or where you want to go – we do all we can to make your education work for you. Need to fit study around work or family commitments? No problem – many of our programmes are also offered on a part-time basis, or over evenings and weekends. Perhaps you haven’t studied for a while or don’t meet “traditional” tertiary entry requirements? Don’t worry; many of our programmes act as stepping stones toward further study at a higher level. Simply join us at the level that suits your experience or previous qualifications, then progress to a higher level. And if you need some extra help with your studies or life as a student, we offer a wide range of student services and study

resources – from counselling services, employment advice, support for students with disabilities, support centres and services for Ma-ori and Pacific students, workshops to improve your study skills, to resources for postgraduate students. The skills to succeed At Unitec you’re not just a number – our classes are small, and our staff eager to work with you. They are passionate about delivering not only theoretical knowledge, but also teach you the hands-on skills you need to succeed in the workplace. Visiting lecturers, work experience and projects based on real scenarios are just some of the ways we ensure that what you learn is relevant for your future career. Our programmes bring you into regular contact with people at the top of your chosen profession, helping you discover your own individual career path. Vibrant student life The USU Students’ Association is active in keeping your social calendar full, organising music festivals and parties, comedy shows and film nights, sports and gaming events, or outdoor adventure trips. Te Noho Kotahitanga, Unitec’s on-campus marae, is a great place to deepen your insight into tikanga Ma-ori. And our many cafés offer you plenty of choices to catch up with friends for a coffee or a meal, or you could relax and unwind at Carrington’s bar and café.

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Certificate in Foundation Studies (Level 3): Whitinga (Art and Design pathway) Certificate in Traditional and Contemporary Ma-ori Weaving Certificate in Design and Visual Arts Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Contemporary Craft) Diploma in Contemporary Craft Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Graphic Design and Animation) Diploma in Graphic Design and Animation Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Interior Design) Diploma in Interior Design Studies Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Photography and Media Arts) Diploma in Contemporary Photography Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Product and Furniture Design) Diploma in Product Design Studies Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Visual Arts) Diploma in Visual Arts

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Explore your options The world is facing a recession – but research shows that when the economy bounces back, the creative industries will be thriving. In preparation for this exciting time, we can equip you with the tools, skills and knowledge needed for a successful future. And with your talent, innovation, creativity and collaboration – you could help transform the economy from gloom to boom. Our graduates are working in design companies around the globe – in London as interior designers, in California as magazine art directors, and here in New Zealand – as sustainable product designers. They are producing animated sequences for multi-million-dollar feature films, designing ceramics sold through dealers in New York, and, in the case of product design graduate Chris Metcalfe, even selling their own work at the Museum of Modern Art. Back in New Zealand, there are plenty of opportunities too: many of our graduates start their own businesses, or get together to start innovative enterprises such as the Workshop 6 Jewellery Collective and Indicator Studio. Sustainable learning Our talented lecturers aim to help you achieve both creative and commercial success as an original designer with a sustainable edge. They’re well-connected and active in professional

practice – Fiona Grieve edits Threaded magazine, and there is Roger Bateman’s sustainable furniture and design research with Scion, Kim Meek’s design, Lisa Reihana’s digital art work, Adjunct Professor Alan Preston’s jewellery, Julian Hooper’s painting, Rachel Carley’s ceramics, John Malcolm’s photography, Al Robertson’s graphic design, furniture and lighting work from our newest Adjunct Professor, David Trubridge; and the weaving works by Judy Hohaia and Certificate in Traditional and Contemporary Ma-ori Weaving graduates at the Unitec marae – all examples of the amazing range and quality of expertise on offer. Staff such as Marcus Williams and Joanne Drayton are very committed to research – which is why Joanne was awarded the National Library Fellowship in 2007 to research and write a new biography of Ngaio Marsh. You’ll work in close proximity to architecture, landscape architecture, and performing and screen arts students, allowing you to explore the links between all the creative arts and professions. You’ll also collaborate with other design students (contemporary craft, graphic design and animation, interior design, photography, product design and visual arts, and traditional and contemporary ma-ori weaving) and mount public exhibitions of your work. This involves strategy, planning and meeting production deadlines – just like in the real world.

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Close links with industry Innovation and research projects within our CoDIA Centre offer many exciting opportunities: working directly with professional and industrial clients, developing ideas for commercial production, showing your work to potential buyers and commissioners, and beginning real businesses. All of our programmes include

project briefings by real external clients, which is an important preparation for a career as a professional designer or artist. Our curated galleries – including the well-known Snowhite – showcase our students’ art and design work professionally, in widely promoted exhibitions. Thanks to our artist and designer in-residence programme, we’ll be hosting visitors from the UK, USA, Russia and Taiwan in 2009, and our staff members will be engaged in similar activities across these four countries. We also have a range of collaborations in China, where we make direct connections with a network of international clients, show student and staff work, and help to negotiate commercial production. And then there’s Cumulus – an international assocation of Universities and Colleges of Art, Design and Media. As one of only two members in New Zealand, we attend conferences, participate in projects and exhibitions, and collaborate on research. Unitec also signed the Kyoto Design Declaration, which means we’re dedicated to helping build sustainable, human-centred and creative societies through education. Our incubator unit, The Generator, houses and supports new design businesses on campus through their start-up and incubation phases, and the department’s TEC-funded Hothouse developed exciting commercial design projects with a large industry network. Just last year, they exhibited at the prestigious Milan Furniture Fair and ran sustainable and lifecycle design workshops for design professionals and manufacturers. Awards and successes We encourage you to enter national and international awards, so that you can pitch yourself against students of other design schools. During the last few years, our students and recent graduates have won many awards, including the Mighty River Power Photography Competition, ECC Young Designer of the Year, Best Awards – Student Product Design, Furniture Industry of NZ – Student Design Award and the Metro/Canon Young Photographers Award (in seven categories). 2007 painting graduate, Kirsten Roberts, won the prestigious Glaister Ennor Graduate Art Award in 2008, following Myah Flynn’s success in 2007. Guy Hohmann,

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another 2007 graduate, and now a resident of The Generator, won both the Designer of the Year and Young Designer Award prizes at the 2008 Eon/ HOME New Zealand Designer of the Year awards for his innovative shelving system. More recently, Kristina Heep, photography graduate and former recipient of the Tony Nevin Prize, was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for postgraduate study in the USA, and design graduate Myah Flynn won the 2009 premiere award in the national Mazda Art Competition. We also helped produce two other winners – Steph Rush and Morgan Mardell – who won the skateboard design competition, BoardArt08. Three of our students also won prizes in the Panprint calendar competition, and some of our recent graduates, students and staff, won prizes at the 2008 Best Awards for design. Ma-ori weaver Shona Tawhiao was invited to exhibit her work, a full-length dress made entirely of flax (including a cape, hat and shoes), at NZ Fashion Week, the country’s premier fashion event. Her pieces have also appeared in

movies like River Queen and What Becomes of the Broken Hearted, and TV shows Hercules and Xena: Warrior Princess. Steps to success Our seamless study path makes it easy to step up from one level to the next. Start off by studying the Certificate in Foundation Studies: Whitinga (Art and Design pathway), Certificate in Design and Visual Arts, or Certificate in Traditional and Contemporary Ma-ori Weaving, then move up to the Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts, or the Master of Design. The Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts has six majors to choose from – contemporary craft, graphic design and animation, interior design, product and furniture design, photography and media arts, and visual arts; and when you successfully complete two years of the degree, you’ll be entitled to an exit award. And to make life a little simpler for you, most of our design programmes offer a mid-year intake, too. 3

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Start with a programme that suits your qualifications and/or experience, then progress to a level that achieves your goals. Check the programme admission requirements for details.

Design short courses Certificate in Foundation Studies (Level 3): Whitinga (Art and Design pathway)

Certificate in Design and Visual Arts

Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Contemporary Craft) (Exit Award: Diploma in Contemporary Craft)

Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Graphic Design and Animation) (Exit Award: Diploma in Graphic Design and Animation)

Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Interior Design) (Exit Award: Diploma in Interior Design Studies)

Certificate in Traditional and Contemporary Ma-ori Weaving

Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Photography and Media Arts) (Exit Award: Diploma in Contemporary Photography)

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Master of Design

Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Product and Furniture Design) (Exit Award: Diploma in Product Design Studies)

Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Visual Arts) (Exit Award: Diploma in Visual Arts)

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Object Designer, Auckland Generator member Bachelor of Design (Three Dimensional) (now the Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Contemporary Craft))

I’m proud of winning Design of the Year and Young Designer of The Year from ‘HOME NZ Magazine’.

Career highlights “I won a national design competition for a design I completed while at Unitec. As a result, I was offered a 12-week mentorship programme, and they decided to hire me as an intern. I’m also proud of mounting a full-scale first-class exhibition at the end of my final year with my classmates, and winning Design of the Year and Young Designer of The Year from HOME NZ Magazine.” Best things about Unitec “Design is a field full of passionate people, and the lecturers at Unitec were no exception. Professional practice papers I took in the final year helped me to become aware of some of the foreign concepts I would come up against as a self-employed designer. I also enjoyed the lovely campus and the genuine focus on both practical and academic study.” What it takes “Passion, the ability to be self-motivated, and good communication skills.”

Milana Radojcic

Freelance Photographer, Auckland Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) (now the Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Photography and Media Arts)) Career highlights “Every day is different. I mainly do band photography; from live shows to band portraits and album art, as well as a bit of fashion editorial. I did the album cover for The Brunettes’ album Structure and Cosmetics, two magazine covers for Real Groove magazine, and a documentary on the making of Trans Am’s album Sex Change.” Best things about Unitec “I loved the sense of community and being able to bounce ideas off people from other disciplines. And the Professional Practice paper was particularly helpful in preparing me for the real world, from putting together a business plan to having talks with professionals. While I was still at Unitec, I started taking photos for the website cheeseontoast.co.nz. Through that, I met many bands, managers, labels etc, which was a good starting point.” What next “I’d like to expand my client base further, build up my portfolio and possibly look at moving overseas.”

I mainly do band photography; from live shows to band portraits and album art, as well as a bit of fashion editorial.

The lecturers were amazing… always questioning our work, and encouraging us to push boundaries. The equipment was top notch too. Tiga Seagar, Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) graduate

Left page – top left: Guy Hohmann, Bachelor of Design (Three Dimensional); top right: Kayhun Yoo, ‘Body and Nature’, Bachelor of Design (Three Dimensional); middle right: Kent Gao, Bachelor of Product Design; bottom: Troy Goodall, ‘Car’, Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) – Graduate work 2008. This page – top left: Talia Smith, Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication); bottom left: Maya Wilson, ‘Waiting for Godot’, Bachelor of Design (Interior); right: Bridget Miles, Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication).

Winning the Glaister Ennor Graduate Award, then winning the Mazda Art Award. Not bad really!

Myah Flynn

Self-employed Artist/Master of Design student Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) with Honours (now the Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Visual Arts)) Career highlights “Winning the Glaister Ennor Graduate Award, then winning the Mazda Art Award. Not bad really! I love that I’m not buckled down in a nine to five job. I can come and go as I please. Being my own boss is the best. I’m a strict boss though, if I’m not being prolific in my work environment, I get no rewards!” Best things about Unitec “After a tour of the design building, I immediately fell in love with it. The location was perfect, and there was a good amount of breathing space. I also enjoyed the strong ‘hands on’ approach. I was able to get my hands ‘dirty’ and learn faster. I could happily hide away in my much-loved studio, take a pleasant stroll in the greenery or enjoy a drink or two at Carrington’s bar with friends and studio mates. I also loved the exhibition openings, and the little fundraisers each major would put on.” Words of advice “Take advantage of the libraries, computers, workshops and studios, and paint large while you can! Don’t hold back. And learn to know what you want, not what the art market wants.” 11

It’s exciting to have the opportunity of working on quite big commercial projects.

Daqian (Eric) Zu

Graduate Interior Designer, Jasmax, Auckland Bachelor of Design (Interior) (now the Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Interior Design)) Career highlights “It’s exciting to have the opportunity of working on quite big commercial projects. I was introduced to my employer by my Unitec lecturer, and I think the portfolio I created at Unitec was important for the job interview.” Best things about Unitec “The programme provides the necessary skills you really need for working in this career, including academic study and practical experiences. The programme made me think about how to use the time effectively to meet the deadlines and I did enjoy researching in the library.” What it takes “You need to think about design more in your life, not just in the classroom. This will encourage you to think about design ideas and to explore the theory behind designs.” 12

Tiga Seagar

Interactive Designer, .99, Auckland Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication) (now the Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Graphic Design and Animation)) Career highlights “One of my websites, Miss Switch for Farmers, is a finalist at the RSVP Awards. The best website I’ve made was for Za cosmetics, a division of Shiseido. Every day, I drive past this massive billboard advertising the website, and feel very proud. All of my hard work definitely paid off in the end. I feel very lucky that my hobby is also my profession. I’m going to release a book soon featuring local illustrators, then create some comics and short films. I also have some pretty big ideas about moving the associations of interactivity away from the computer and into a real-world based experience.”

The best website I’ve made was for ‘Za’ cosmetics, a division of Shiseido. Every day, I drive past this massive billboard advertising the website, and feel very proud.

Best things about Unitec “The degree brought together people who shared similar interests and goals. It was nice to sit outside and talk with friends. Some of my best ideas came out of random conversations with them. Being surrounded by such talent can only bring out the best in you! Unitec encourages open dialogue and constructive criticism, so we had some really thoughtful and educated discussions. The lecturers were amazing … always questioning our work, and encouraging us to push boundaries. The equipment was top notch too.” Words of advice “Be true to yourself, and have fun. The best ideas are created that way. If you can prove your worth and passion, people will be knocking on your door.”

Gemma Rassie

Industrial Designer, Methven, Auckland Bachelor of Product Design (now the Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Product and Furniture Design)) Career highlights “Ever since I was young I wanted to be a designer, and now I actually am one! I’m very proud of designing the infuser … we worked hard to find out what would be best suited for the target market, both aesthetically and functionally, and worked together to find the best solution that the whole team was happy with. It was a real team effort.” Best things about Unitec “All the design students were together so I was always around other creative people. You need that constant creative stimulation to be good at what you do. There were also little exhibitions on every week. It was cool. We worked with a lot of real companies. My friends and I worked with Criterion on some re-branding for one of their furniture ranges. We were actually paid to come back! My classmates, tutors, right through to the workshop technicians were all cool. They really cared and wanted you to succeed.” What it takes “You really need to have a vision and a desire to achieve that vision. You also need to constantly look at what’s happening in design here in New Zealand and around the world, because designers are inspired by so many things like architecture, fashion etc.”

At Unitec, I was always around other creative people, and there were little exhibitions on every week. You need that constant creative stimulation to be good at what you do.

a taster Experience it for yourself Come along to our Info Evenings Want some more info about studying at Unitec? Then don’t miss Unitec’s Info Evenings in January, June and August. It’s your chance to meet our lecturers, discuss your course options and explore our Mt Albert, North Shore or Waitakere campuses. To find out more, contact us on 0800 10 95 10 or visit www.unitec.ac.nz for the most up-to-date information. Be a Student for a Day Not sure what to expect from tertiary study? Spend a day alongside Unitec students and take part in actual classes in the fulltime programme of your choice. To find out more, contact us on +64 9 815 2947 or email studentforaday@unitec.ac.nz. Join a Try it for a Day workshop Sometimes it’s difficult to get the flavour of a programme from reading the brochure or website. Try it for a Day is a series of activitybased workshops for senior secondary students that gives you the opportunity to see for yourself what we mean by real-world learning. For more information, contact us on +64 9 815 4321 ext 7699 or email tryitforaday@unitec.ac.nz.

Get some career guidance Not sure what to study? The qualified and experienced team at the Career Centre are here to help. They offer free career counselling and support with decisionmaking, and, once you’re a student, will provide you with practical advice on how to find work. Graduates are also eligible for this service. For more information, please phone +64 9 815 2948, email career@unitec.ac.nz or check out www.career.unitec.ac.nz for job vacancies, employment resources and more. Take a campus tour We think Unitec is a great place to study, but don’t just take our word for it. If you haven’t visited us previously, this is a great way to find out more about specific areas of study and the services Unitec offers. The tours include a walk (weather permitting) to campus support and service areas, and prospective students are shown where their classes would be. We are also often able to arrange a meeting with a tutor or programme director from your area of interest. Tours of our campuses run each Friday afternoon from March until the end of November. Bookings are essential. For more information, please call 0800 10 95 10 or email courses@unitec.ac.nz.

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Design & Visual Arts Study options Certificate in Foundation Studies (Level 3): Whitinga (Art and Design pathway) Certificate in Traditional and Contemporary Ma ¯ori Weaving Certificate in Design and Visual Arts Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Contemporary Craft) Exit award: Diploma in Contemporary Craft Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Graphic Design and Animation) Exit award: Diploma in Graphic Design and Animation Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Interior Design) Exit award: Diploma in Interior Design Studies Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Photography and Media Arts) Exit award: Diploma in Contemporary Photography Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Product and Furniture Design) Exit award: Diploma in Product Design Studies Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Visual Arts) Exit award: Diploma in Visual Arts Master of Design

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Certificate in Foundation Studies (Level 3): Whitinga Art and design pathway

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The programme’s Art and Design pathway equips you with the ability and confidence for further study in Unitec’s Department of Design and Visual Arts, or Department of Architecture and/or Department of Landscape Architecture. To complete this pathway, you will need to study Introduction to Art and Design and Academic Study Skills 3. Gain the confidence to go on and study the Certificate in Design and Visual Arts. Develop an understanding of your creative potential and explore the specialist art and design options available to you. Increase your academic reading and writing skills, and learn how to make presentations and prepare for creative assignments. Topics include • Academic study skills

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Real-world learning Apply what you’ve learnt in metal, wood, glass, printmaking and ceramics workshops, digital labs, darkrooms and photographic studios. Study in small classes and receive plenty of one-on-one support from our friendly lecturers. Students come from a variety of ethnic backgrounds and age groups. Experienced lecturers Be inspired by award-winning lecturers who are active in professional practice. A helping hand Once you’ve successfully completed this programme, you may be able to apply for a Unitec Study Award. This award will contribute towards the cost of your fees for one semester of further study at Unitec. Career opportunities This programme prepares you for further study in art and design. What next? We have a great range of art and design-related programmes to choose from. Admission requirements To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the admission requirements for certificate programmes provided on page 34. We welcome all applicants who: • Want to gain a recognised qualification as a step up to further study; and/or • Have been away from formal study for some time and have few or no formal qualifications. 2

Level Level 3, 60 credits Duration Full-time for 17 weeks or part-time options available Essentials Starts February or July Number of places open Programme code CA2020 Indicative fee $1738 Campus Mt Albert North Shore www.designandvisualarts.unitec.ac.nz email courses@unitec.ac.nz freephone 0800 10 95 10

CertTradCntmpMaoriWv Certificate in Traditional and Contemporary Ma ¯ori Weaving Would you like to learn the art of Ma ¯ori weaving? Are you interested in working with natural fibres and traditional dyes? The Certificate in Traditional and Contemporary Ma ¯ori Weaving introduces you to this Ma ¯ori art form, and shows you how to revive, preserve and progress its creative tradition. At the end of the programme, you will have started the journey towards becoming an innovative and successful artist. As a student on this programme, you create a wide range of woven items, including kete, piupiu, taniko, tukutuku panels, whakiri and much more. Learn to gather and weave natural fibres, such as harakeke, kiekie and pingao, and work with traditional and contemporary dyes. During your studies, you develop an understanding of conservation methods and add to your kete of knowledge, building written and visual records that will become a valuable resource for the future. These include tikanga/ protocols related to Ma ¯ori weaving, as well as step-by-step instructions that will take you from the gathering of fibres through to the completion of work. You will also have the opportunity to spend time in the new Unitec marae which has been designed, carved and woven to create an amazing wharenui and an invaluable experience for all students and staff. Topics include • Conservation and harvesting • Kete • Kete Whakairo • Piupiu and Taniko

• Te Reo Me Nga Tikanga Ma ¯ori • Tukutuku • Whariki

Real-world learning Field trips to identify and gather fibres, visits to exhibitions and museums, talks from practising artists, and a week-long noho marae are an essential part of the programme. The certificate has a reputation for its high-quality courses and its students are recognised for their skill and innovation. This success is partly due to the expertise and commitment of the programme lecturers and is the result of a holistic Ma ¯ori learning environment in which you become part of the whanau and are supported and encouraged in your studies. Career opportunities • Fibre artist • Consultant on traditional Ma ¯ori conservation methods

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CA2214 Level Level 4, 120 credits Duration Full-time for one year or part-time options available Essentials Starts February 20 places Preferential applications by two weeks prior to programme commencement Programme code CA2214 Indicative fee $3750 Campus Mt Albert www.designandvisualarts.unitec.ac.nz email courses@unitec.ac.nz freephone 0800 10 95 10

Please note: This programme is undergoing some exciting changes for 2010. Please check the website for updated information.

• Resource teacher in kura, kohanga or mainstream schools

You may also want to consider further study at Unitec.

CertTradCntmpMaoriWv continued Certificate in Traditional and Contemporary Ma ÂŻori Weaving Admission requirements To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the admission requirements for certificate programmes on page 34, along with the following additional requirements specific to this programme. GENERAL ADMISSION The following general admission requirements are in addition to the information on page 34. â&#x20AC;˘ Applicants must have studied an art subject at secondary school in Year 11 or higher, or equivalent.

CertDesVisArt Certificate in Design and Visual Arts Do you have untapped creative potential? Would you like to explore your art and design capabilities or try something new? The Certificate in Design and Visual Arts provides a great opportunity to investigate your creative skills and develop your area of talent. It provides a stand-alone qualification, as well as the perfect foundation for further study at a higher level. At the end of the programme, you’ll have increased confidence in your own creativity, have a better idea of where your creative talents lie and will have found the focus for the future direction of your work. Gain a sound introduction to the fundamental principles and practices of design and visual art. As a student in the Certificate in Design and Visual Arts, you combine core studies in art and design, drawing, processes, procedures, materials and technology with studio assignments that develop specialist skills in a range of creative disciplines. These assignments give you the opportunity to undertake practical, hands-on work. As your studies progress, you’ll develop the ability to think critically about your work and its place within current art and design practice. Interactive lectures, seminars and presentations from guest speakers help ensure that your learning is up-to-date and relevant, while an introduction to academic study methods prepares you for progression to higher-level design programmes within Unitec. Topics include • Art and design history • Art and design materials and technology • Contemporary craft • Graphic design and animation

• Interior design • Photography and media arts • Product and furniture design • Visual arts

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CA2360 Level Level 4, 120 credits Duration Full-time for 28 weeks or part-time options available Essentials Starts February or July 88 places Applications will be considered in the date order they are received Programme code CA2360 Indicative fee $4957 Campus Mt Albert www.designandvisualarts.unitec.ac.nz email courses@unitec.ac.nz freephone 0800 10 95 10

Real-world learning Learn from professional artists and designers, and try your hand at graphic design, interior architecture, jewellery and object design, photography and painting, and product design. Flexible study options The certificate is offered on a flexible basis. You can study full-time or part-time, and can join us at the beginning of the year or at our mid-year enrolment. It is suitable for both school leavers and adult learners who are looking to get started on a tertiary design education or a career in design and visual arts. Career opportunities You may want to consider further study at Unitec, which could lead to employment in a design-related field.

CertDesVisArt continued Certificate in Design and Visual Arts Admission requirements To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the admission requirements for certificate programmes provided on page 34, along with the following additional requirements specific to this programme. GENERAL ADMISSION The following general admission requirements are in addition to the information on page 34. â&#x20AC;˘ Applicants must demonstrate the spoken, written and practical abilities to succeed on the programme.

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Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Contemporary Craft)

CA2367

As a student of this practitioner-focused degree, you’ll become immersed in the world of decorative, functional, sculptural and conceptual objects. Through experimental making, you’ll explore contemporary jewellery, ceramics and casting, furniture design, metal working and precious metal working, and digital technologies in a multidisciplinary studio environment.

Level Level 7, 360 credits

You’ll work with a range of ceramic, metal, plastic and wood-based materials in some of the best-equipped workshop facilities for tertiary students of craft in New Zealand, and experiment with conventional metal techniques and alternative materials and processes. Learn to draw with 2D/3D digital software, explore a range of computer software programs, and find out how new technologies relate to craft. Design and make real objects in state-of-the-art workshops and digital milling and laser cutting facilities, and be inspired by award-winning lecturers who specialise in working with wood, metals, ceramic and glass, and who regularly exhibit their work.

Essentials Starts February (July intake subject to interest) 25 places Applications will be considered in the date order they are received Programme code CA2367 Indicative fee $5059

Topics include • Ceramics and casting • Computer software • Digital technologies

Campus Mt Albert

• Furniture design • Jewellery • Metal working and precious metal working

Real-world learning Our lecturers are award-winning practitioners supported by experienced technicians, who provide expert advice in working with wood, metals, ceramics and glass. Staff are also recognised, both nationally and internationally, as leaders in the development and education of contemporary jewellers and object makers.

Duration Full-time for three years

www.designandvisualarts.unitec.ac.nz email courses@unitec.ac.nz freephone 0800 10 95 10

You’ll take part in field trips, studio visits, group exhibitions and collaborative projects, and will experience studio critiques and visits from guest lecturers. You’ll also have the opportunity to carry out work experience with leading contemporary jewellers and object makers. Best of all, you get to display your creations at our student galleries and The Unitec Grad Show. Industry recognition Staff and students who have graduated from this programme have been recognised by Creative NZ, Creative Communities, Objectspace, Think Tank (a European Initiative for the Applied Arts), WhiteBoard (National Jewellery Showcase), Collections of Auckland War Memorial Museum, NewDowse and Te Papa.

BDVA continued Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Contemporary Craft) Career opportunities • Ceramicist • Contemporary jeweller • Craftsperson • Film/TV costume and prop designer • Glass artist

• Furniture designer • High school teacher • Museum/gallery conservator • Object maker • Sculptor

If you complete the first two years of this qualification and don’t want to continue on to the third year, you may be entitled to receive the Diploma in Contemporary Craft. You can then come back any time to finish the third year of the bachelors degree. Admission requirements To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the admission requirements for bachelors programmes on page 35, along with the following additional requirements specific to this programme. GENERAL ADMISSION The following general admission requirements are in addition to the information on page 35. • Applicants may be eligible for admission if they have gained the Unitec Certificate in Design and Visual Arts, or equivalent. • Applicants who have completed the Certificate in Foundation Studies: Whitinga (Level 3) must also complete the Unitec Certificate in Design and Visual Arts, or equivalent. DISCRETIONARY ADMISSION (For applicants aged under 20) Aptitude for study at the required level may include, for example: • Having a minimum of 72 credits at NCEA level 2 in their best four subjects, including English, or equivalent; or • Having a minimum of 42 credits at level 3 or higher on the NQF, including, but not limited to, the following subjects: - Painting (Practical Art) - Sculpture (Practical Art) - Art History - Design (Practical Art) - Photography (Practical Art) - Technology; or - Printmaking (Practical Art) equivalent. - Graphics • Having a maximum of 10 in their best four New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate subjects, or equivalent; or • Having at least three C passes in New Zealand University Bursaries examinations, or equivalent. PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS All applicants must submit with their application a portfolio of work that demonstrates their ability within their chosen major or within a variety of art, design or related media. The portfolio should comprise 15-20 reproductions of their recent best work and may be submitted as colour photographs, digital files on CD or DVD (.jpegs must not be larger than one MB) or colour laser prints (no larger than A4). 8

Exit award Diploma in Contemporary Craft Become immersed in the world of decorative, functional, sculptural and conceptual objects. As a diploma student, you’ll be enrolled in the Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Contemporary Craft). At the end of your second year, you may be entitled to exit with the diploma qualification. If, at a later stage, you decide to complete the degree, you can re-join the third year any time. As a diploma graduate, you could consider selfemployment, but to really help boost your employment chances, we’d encourage you to stay on and complete the bachelors degree. Through experimental making, you’ll explore contemporary jewellery, furniture design, metal working and precious metal working, and digital technologies in a multidisciplinary studio environment. Try your hand at ceramics and casting, draw with 2D/3D digital software, and create designs in well-equipped computer labs. You’ll work in some of the best-equipped workshop facilities for tertiary students of craft in New Zealand. You’ll have access to digital milling and laser cutting facilities, and will design real objects in computer labs that come complete with digital drafting and modelling tools, desktop publishing, photo manipulation and web development software. Best of all, you’ll get to plan and execute a public exhibition of your work in our student galleries. Topics include • Ceramics and casting • Contemporary jewellery • Digitial technologies

• Furniture design • Metal working and precious metal working

Real-world learning You’ll take part in field trips, studio visits, group exhibitions and collaborative projects, and will experience studio critiques and visits from guest lecturers. You’ll also have the opportunity to carry out work experience with leading contemporary makers. Our lecturers are award-winning practitioners supported by experienced technicians, who provide expert advice in working with wood, metals, ceramics and glass. Staff are also recognised, both nationally and internationally, as leaders in the development and education of contemporary jewellers and object makers. Industry recognition Staff and students who have graduated from this programme have been recognised by Creative NZ, Creative Communities, Objectspace, Think Tank (a European Initiative for the Applied Arts), WhiteBoard (National Jewellery Showcase), Collections of Auckland War Memorial Museum, NewDowse and Te Papa.

Exit award continued Diploma in Contemporary Craft Career opportunities • Retail gallery assistant • Self-employed artist

• Studio workshop assistant

This programme also prepares you for further study in design and visual arts. Admission requirements To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the admission requirements for bachelors programmes on page 35, along with the following additional requirements specific to this programme. GENERAL ADMISSION The following general admission requirements are in addition to the information on page 35. • Applicants may be eligible for admission if they have gained the Unitec Certificate in Design and Visual Arts, or equivalent. • Applicants who have completed the Certificate in Foundation Studies: Whitinga (Level 3) must also complete the Unitec Certificate in Design and Visual Arts, or equivalent. DISCRETIONARY ADMISSION (For applicants aged under 20) Aptitude for study at the required level may include, for example: • Having a minimum of 72 credits at NCEA level 2 in their best four subjects, including English, or equivalent; or • Having a minimum of 42 credits at level 3 or higher on the NQF, including, but not limited to, the following subjects: - Art History - Photography (Practical Art) - Design (Practical Art) - Printmaking (Practical Art) - Graphics - Sculpture (Practical Art) - Painting (Practical Art) - Technology; or equivalent. • Having a maximum of 10 in their best four New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate subjects, or equivalent; or • Having at least three C passes in New Zealand University Bursaries examinations, or equivalent. PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS All applicants must submit with their application a portfolio of work that demonstrates their ability within their chosen major or within a variety of art, design or related media. The portfolio should comprise 15-20 reproductions of their recent best work and may be submitted as colour photographs, digital files on CD or DVD (.jpegs must not be larger than one MB) or colour laser prints (no larger than A4).

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Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Graphic Design and Animation)

CA2367

Would you like to learn how to design smart and inventive visual communications? Do you like the idea of bringing persuasive graphic ideas to life? Do you have an instinct for composing messages using imagery and typography, or telling stories with animation and moving image? As a Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Graphic Design and Animation) student, you’ll practise designing both print and dynamic media, and develop invaluable practical and visual skills for a career in a satisfying and fulfilling profession. Our graduates are sought by graphic and communication design studios locally and frequently find positions abroad. You will gain experience in promotional, publication and packaging genres of design such as posters, magazines and music CDs. Corporate identity concepts involving logo and brand design are fundamental disciplines, as are website and interface design. Using moving imagery you’ll script and animate 2D and 3D narratives for short films or music videos. You’ll investigate video editing, lighting and sound design, and practise image-manipulation, photography, typography, printmaking and animation. What’s more, you’ll develop your own briefs as you move through the programme. You’ll work in studios with one-on-one tutorial contact and regular group critiques with practitioners/lecturers who are specialists in animation and interactive and print design. Specialist software and techniques are developed through electives and workshops in dedicated computer suites. Guest speaker programmes and our on-site library support in-depth research. As a student on this programme, you’ll also have access to facilities and courses across interior design, contemporary craft and jewellery design, product design, photography and painting. Topics include • Animation • Graphic communication • Scripting and animating 2D and 3D narratives

Level Level 7, 360 credits Duration Full-time for three years Essentials Starts February (July intake subject to interest) 50 places Applications will be considered in the date order they are received Programme code CA2367 Indicative fee $5059 Campus Mt Albert www.designandvisualarts.unitec.ac.nz email courses@unitec.ac.nz freephone 0800 10 95 10

• Text/image composition • Website design

Real-world learning You will have access to a wide variety of creative spaces like our fully equipped etching/ intaglio/screen printmaking workshops, photographic studios and darkrooms. All are supported by skilled technicians. Our computer suites include dual-boot iMacs, scanners and colour printers. There is a fully stocked design library, a reading room and cafés on site. In your final year, you’ll explore your own design projects. This may include a “live” project with a real client. You will complete professional practice studies which will include entering the Designers Institute of NZ Best Awards competition. Your inventiveness, originality, innovation and imagination will be challenged every day. And after all that, you will present your best work at The Unitec Grad Show to both family and industry professionals.

BDVA continued Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Graphic Design and Animation) Career opportunities • Animator • Art director • Contractor • Graphic designer

• Interactive designer • Motion graphics designer • Production manager • Typographer

If you are looking for a two-year experience, you should consider the exit award, the Diploma in Graphic Design and Animation. Admission requirements To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the admission requirements for bachelors programmes on page 35, along with the following additional requirements specific to this programme. GENERAL ADMISSION The following general admission requirements are in addition to the information on page 35. • Applicants may be eligible for admission if they have gained the Unitec Certificate in Design and Visual Arts, or equivalent. • Applicants who have completed the Certificate in Foundation Studies: Whitinga (Level 3) must also complete the Unitec Certificate in Design and Visual Arts, or equivalent. DISCRETIONARY ADMISSION (For applicants aged under 20) Aptitude for study at the required level may include, for example: • Having a minimum of 72 credits at NCEA level 2 in their best four subjects, including English, or equivalent; or • Having a minimum of 42 credits at level 3 or higher on the NQF, including, but not limited to, the following subjects: - Photography (Practical Art) - Art History - Printmaking (Practical Art) - Design (Practical Art) - Sculpture (Practical Art) - Graphics - Technology; or equivalent. - Painting (Practical Art) • Having a maximum of 10 in their best four New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate subjects, or equivalent; or • Having at least three C passes in New Zealand University Bursaries examinations, or equivalent. PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS All applicants must submit with their application a portfolio of work that demonstrates their ability within their chosen major or within a variety of art, design or related media. The portfolio should comprise 15-20 reproductions of their recent best work and may be submitted as colour photographs, digital files on CD or DVD (.jpegs must not be larger than one MB) or colour laser prints (no larger than A4). 12

Exit award Diploma in Graphic Design and Animation Would you like to gain insight into the world of graphic design and animation? This programme gives you the opportunity to learn about graphic design and animation in just two years. You’ll be enrolled in the Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Graphic Design and Animation), and in your second year can choose to exit with the diploma or go on to study the third year of the bachelors degree. If you decide to study for the Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Graphic Design and Animation) later on, you can re-join the third year at any stage. Our graduates work as artwork/output technicians, computer operators, design assistants and trainee designers. Design posters, book covers, an animation, a publication, a corporate website and identity, and a music video. You’ll also script/animate 2D and 3D narratives, and draw, invent and manipulate imagery through illustration, photography, printmaking, painting and film-making. Topics include • Animation design • Graphic design • Image manipulation

• Scripting and animating 2D and 3D narratives • Website design

Real-world learning Work in fully equipped etching/intaglio/screen printmaking workshops, photographic studios, and darkrooms. Experiment in computer suites that are fitted out with iMacs, scanners and colour printers. Spend time in our fully stocked design library, reading room and great cafés on site. You’ll be inspired by lecturers who are current practitioners and specialists in their fields of design, such as interactive and web design, animation and moving image design, print design, art direction, typography, illustration and publication design. What’s more – you’ll gain valuable insight from guest speakers who’ll visit throughout the year. You’ll also undertake an internship, and as part of your professional practice, will be encouraged to find a mentor. Career opportunities • Artwork/output technician • Computer operator

• Design assistant • Trainee designer

This programme also prepares you for further study in design and visual arts.

Exit award continued Diploma in Graphic Design and Animation Admission requirements To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the admission requirements for bachelors programmes on page 35, along with the following additional requirements specific to this programme. GENERAL ADMISSION The following general admission requirements are in addition to the information on page 35. • Applicants may be eligible for admission if they have gained the Unitec Certificate in Design and Visual Arts, or equivalent. • Applicants who have completed the Certificate in Foundation Studies: Whitinga (Level 3) must also complete the Unitec Certificate in Design and Visual Arts, or equivalent. DISCRETIONARY ADMISSION (For applicants aged under 20) Aptitude for study at the required level may include, for example: • Having a minimum of 72 credits at NCEA level 2 in their best four subjects, including English, or equivalent; or • Having a minimum of 42 credits at level 3 or higher on the NQF, including, but not limited to, the following subjects: - Art History - Photography (Practical Art) - Design (Practical Art) - Printmaking (Practical Art) - Graphics - Sculpture (Practical Art) - Painting (Practical Art) - Technology; or equivalent. • Having a maximum of 10 in their best four New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate subjects, or equivalent; or • Having at least three C passes in New Zealand University Bursaries examinations, or equivalent. PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS All applicants must submit with their application a portfolio of work that demonstrates their ability within their chosen major or within a variety of art, design or related media. The portfolio should comprise 15-20 reproductions of their recent best work and may be submitted as colour photographs, digital files on CD or DVD (.jpegs must not be larger than one MB) or colour laser prints (no larger than A4).

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Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Interior Design)

CA2367

Interiors both shelter and shape the imagination. Designed to serve as repositories for people and objects, interior designs significantly affect the way we live and work. With a Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Interior Design) under your belt, you’ll be qualified to work as an interior designer, performance designer, exhibition designer, or lighting designer.

Level Level 7, 360 credits

As an interior design student you’ll be actively engaged in design studio, completing a range of exciting and challenging projects. You will develop a sound understanding of a broad range of architectural representation techniques, critically engaging with digital and analogue drawing and modelling practices. You’ll find out about new and emergent technologies that will enable you to work within a design practice. Within design studio, and specialist theory and technology papers, you’ll explore a diverse range of contemporary work produced by top interior designers and practitioners. Even better, you’ll be taught by interior design staff and guest lecturers who have demonstrated excellent performance in their field of specialisation, winning national and international awards for their creative outputs and publishing in highly respected journals on interior design and architecture. They will share their research practices with you, exposing you to a range of critical and contemporary discussions relevant to interior design.

Essentials Starts February (July intake subject to interest) 50 places Applications will be considered in the date order they are received Programme code CA2367 Indicative fee $5059

Topics include • Interior design studio • Digital and analogue drawing and modelling techniques • Interior design history and theory • Construction technologies and their application in interior design contexts • Material and lighting technologies and their application in interior design contexts

Duration Full-time for three years

Campus Mt Albert www.designandvisualarts.unitec.ac.nz email courses@unitec.ac.nz freephone 0800 10 95 10

Real-world learning There’s a strong focus on studio projects. You’ll design spaces for cultural and/or commercial consumption. These may include exhibition designs, performance designs, residential designs, installation designs, and larger scale projects. In your first year, you are introduced to a range of dynamic studio projects designed to challenge and extend your conceptual thinking skills and technical knowledge. In the second year, you’ll be involved in larger-scale design projects. In your final year, you’ll complete a semesterlong, self-directed project, giving you the chance to enhance and extend your individual research interests in interior design practice. Industry recognition This programme is highly respected by leading interior design practitioners and large interior design offices within New Zealand.

BDVA continued Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Interior Design) Career opportunities • Interior designer • Lighting designer

• Retail designer • Set designer

If you finish your studies after the second year, you may be entitled to receive the exit award, the Diploma in Interior Design, and can come back any time to finish the third year of the bachelors degree. Admission requirements To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the admission requirements for bachelors programmes on page 35, along with the following additional requirements specific to this programme. GENERAL ADMISSION The following general admission requirements are in addition to the information on page 35. • Applicants may be eligible for admission if they have gained the Unitec Certificate in Design and Visual Arts, or equivalent. • Applicants who have completed the Certificate in Foundation Studies: Whitinga (Level 3) must also complete the Unitec Certificate in Design and Visual Arts, or equivalent. DISCRETIONARY ADMISSION (For applicants aged under 20) Aptitude for study at the required level may include, for example: • Having a minimum of 72 credits at NCEA level 2 in their best four subjects, including English, or equivalent; or • Having a minimum of 42 credits at level 3 or higher on the NQF, including, but not limited to, the following subjects: - Photography (Practical Art) - Art History - Printmaking (Practical Art) - Design (Practical Art) - Graphics - Sculpture (Practical Art) - Painting (Practical Art) - Technology; or equivalent. • Having a maximum of 10 in their best four New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate subjects, or equivalent; or • Having at least three C passes in New Zealand University Bursaries examinations, or equivalent. PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS All applicants must submit with their application a portfolio of work that demonstrates their ability within their chosen major or within a variety of art, design or related media. The portfolio should comprise 15-20 reproductions of their recent best work and may be submitted as colour photographs, digital files on CD or DVD (.jpegs must not be larger than one MB) or colour laser prints (no larger than A4). 16

Exit award Diploma in Interior Design Studies Interested in interior design? This programme gives you the chance to explore interior design and acquire fundamental skills and knowledge in only two years. As a diploma student, you’ll be enrolled in the Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Interior Design). At the end of your second year, you’ll have the option of exiting with the diploma qualification, or completing the degree. If you decide to study for the Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Interior Design) later down the track, you can re-join the third year at any stage. On completion of the diploma you might be able to find entry-level positions as a design assistant, or work in the retail sector. You’ll explore the works of prominent national and international designers from interiors and allied disciplines. Learn a wide array of digital and analogue drawing and modelling practices, and find out about new and emergent technologies and their application within an interior design context. Topics include • Construction technologies and their application in interior design contexts • Interior design history and theory • Interior design studio practice • Material and lighting technologies and their application in interior design contexts • Professional practice Real-world learning Craft your interior design projects in some of the best-equipped workshop facilities for tertiary students in New Zealand. You’ll gain first-hand knowledge from guest lecturers, and be inspired by a great team of research-led academics who are engaged with innovation in many areas of interior design history, theory and studio. Career opportunities • Design assistant

• Retail assistant

This programme also prepares you for further study in design and visual arts.

Exit award continued Diploma in Interior Design Studies Admission requirements To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the admission requirements for bachelors programmes provided on page 35, along with the following additional requirements specific to this programme. GENERAL ADMISSION The following general admission requirements are in addition to the information on page 35. • Applicants may be eligible for admission if they have gained the Unitec Certificate in Design and Visual Arts, or equivalent. • Applicants who have completed the Certificate in Foundation Studies: Whitinga (Level 3) must also complete the Unitec Certificate in Design and Visual Arts, or equivalent. DISCRETIONARY ADMISSION (For applicants aged under 20) Aptitude for study at the required level may include, for example: • Having a minimum of 72 credits at NCEA level 2 in their best four subjects, including English, or equivalent; or • Having a minimum of 42 credits at level 3 or higher on the NQF, including, but not limited to, the following subjects: - Art History - Photography (Practical Art) - Design (Practical Art) - Printmaking (Practical Art) - Graphics - Sculpture (Practical Art) - Painting (Practical Art) - Technology; or equivalent. • Having a maximum of 10 in their best four New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate subjects, or equivalent; or • Having at least three C passes in New Zealand University Bursaries examinations, or equivalent. PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS All applicants must submit with their application a portfolio of work that demonstrates their ability within their chosen major or within a variety of art, design or related media. The portfolio should comprise 15-20 reproductions of their recent best work and may be submitted as colour photographs, digital files on CD or DVD (.jpegs must not be larger than one MB) or colour laser prints (no larger than A4).

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Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Photography and Media Arts)

CA2367

Do you enjoy capturing the world through a lens? Photography strongly influences our perception of cultures, people and relationships, and continues to inform, shape and challenge established world views. We’re proud to be offering one of the best tertiary photographic programmes in New Zealand, with many of our graduates now successful, award-winning photographers.

Level Level 7, 360 credits

Working on a series of concept-driven, student-centred briefs, you’ll learn about image-making within both analogue and digital frameworks. Discover all aspects of the image-making process – from pre-production (conception and research), to production (directing, lighting, and image capture on location and in the studio), and post-production (editing, processing, manipulating, printing and publishing).

Essentials Starts February (July intake subject to interest) 50 places Applications will be considered in the date order they are received Programme code CA2367 Indicative fee $5059

Topics include • Camera practices • Contemporary photography and media arts practice • Digital and analogue technologies

• Photographic history and theory • Photographic visual language • Professional and creative practice • Studio lighting

Real-world learning Using an extensive suite of both film and digital cameras, you’ll experiment in darkrooms, digital labs and professionally equipped studios. What’s more, you’ll take part in studio visits and field trips, and have access to a well-resourced library with significant photographic texts and journals. In your final year, you’ll get the chance to take part in an internship, professional practice and live projects. And to cap it all off, you get to display your work in student galleries on campus and at The Unitec Grad Show.

Duration Full-time for three years

Campus Mt Albert www.designandvisualarts.unitec.ac.nz email courses@unitec.ac.nz freephone 0800 10 95 10

You’ll be taught by lecturers who are active practitioners and have a wide range of specialist backgrounds. You’ll also gain valuable insight from guest lecturers who will share their research and relevant industry experience. Student scholarships You may be able to enter your work for various scholarship awards, including the AIPA student scholarship and the Apix/Elinchrom study scholarship. Career opportunities • Art/photography teacher • Curator • Editorial photographer • Fashion photographer

• Fine artist • Freelance commercial photographer • Gallery assistant/director • Photojournalist

If you are looking for a two-year photography qualification, we’ll tailor the programme to meet your career objectives, so that you qualify for the exit award, the Diploma in Contemporary Photography. 19

BDVA continued Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Photography and Media Arts) Admission requirements To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the admission requirements for bachelors programmes on page 35, along with the following additional requirements specific to this programme. GENERAL ADMISSION The following general admission requirements are in addition to the information on page 35. • Applicants may be eligible for admission if they have gained the Unitec Certificate in Design and Visual Arts, or equivalent. • Applicants who have completed the Certificate in Foundation Studies: Whitinga (Level 3) must also complete the Unitec Certificate in Design and Visual Arts, or equivalent. DISCRETIONARY ADMISSION (For applicants aged under 20) Aptitude for study at the required level may include, for example: • Having a minimum of 72 credits at NCEA level 2 in their best four subjects, including English, or equivalent; or • Having a minimum of 42 credits at level 3 or higher on the NQF, including, but not limited to, the following subjects: - Art History - Photography (Practical Art) - Design (Practical Art) - Printmaking (Practical Art) - Graphics - Sculpture (Practical Art) - Painting (Practical Art) - Technology; or equivalent. • Having a maximum of 10 in their best four New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate subjects, or equivalent; or • Having at least three C passes in New Zealand University Bursaries examinations, or equivalent. PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS All applicants must submit with their application a portfolio of work that demonstrates their ability within their chosen major or within a variety of art, design or related media. The portfolio should comprise 15-20 reproductions of their recent best work and may be submitted as colour photographs, digital files on CD or DVD (.jpegs must not be larger than one MB) or colour laser prints (no larger than A4).

Exit award Diploma in Contemporary Photography Want to explore the exciting and ever-changing world of photography and media arts in just two years? As a diploma student, you’ll be enrolled in the Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Photography and Media Arts). In the first year, you’ll work alongside other photography students. Then, in the second year, you’ll be given the option of continuing to the third year of the degree, or finishing your studies and receiving this exit award. And the great news is – you can come back at any time to finish off the third year of the bachelors degree. You’ll navigate the diverse range of photographic practices within analogue and digital frameworks and, along the way, will learn how to effectively operate in the studio and on location using different equipment. What’s more, you’ll find out how to control and utilise images through professional software applications, such as Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom. Diploma graduates enter the industry in such diverse fields as freelance photographers, photographers’ assistants and in service industry employment. Topics include • Camera practices • Contemporary photographic practice • Digital and analogue technologies • Photographic history and theory

• Photographic visual language • Professional practice and internship • Studio lighting

Real-world learning You’ll use an extensive suite of both film and digital cameras, and take part in professional work experience, studio visits and field trips. Best of all, you’ll have access to darkrooms, digital labs and photography studios that are fully equipped to industry standards. And to help foster your creativity, you’ll work alongside other art and design students. Be inspired by currently practising lecturers who have a wide range of specialist backgrounds, and gain valuable insight from guest lecturers who will share their research and relevant industry experience with you. Student scholarships Throughout the year there are various scholarship awards, including the AIPA student scholarship and the Apix/Elinchrom study scholarship. Career opportunities • Commercial photographer • Editorial photographer • Fashion photographer • Freelance photographer

• Photography assistant • Photojournalist • Sports photographer

This programme also prepares you for further study in design and visual arts. 21

Exit award continued Diploma in Contemporary Photography Admission requirements To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the admission requirements for bachelors programmes on page 35, along with the following additional requirements specific to this programme. GENERAL ADMISSION The following general admission requirements are in addition to the information on page 35. • Applicants may be eligible for admission if they have gained the Unitec Certificate in Design and Visual Arts, or equivalent. • Applicants who have completed the Certificate in Foundation Studies: Whitinga (Level 3) must also complete the Unitec Certificate in Design and Visual Arts, or equivalent. DISCRETIONARY ADMISSION (For applicants aged under 20) Aptitude for study at the required level may include, for example: • Having a minimum of 72 credits at NCEA level 2 in their best four subjects, including English, or equivalent; or • Having a minimum of 42 credits at level 3 or higher on the NQF, including, but not limited to, the following subjects: - Art History - Photography (Practical Art) - Design (Practical Art) - Printmaking (Practical Art) - Graphics - Sculpture (Practical Art) - Painting (Practical Art) - Technology; or equivalent. • Having a maximum of 10 in their best four New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate subjects, or equivalent; or • Having at least three C passes in New Zealand University Bursaries examinations, or equivalent. PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS All applicants must submit with their application a portfolio of work that demonstrates their ability within their chosen major or within a variety of art, design or related media. The portfolio should comprise 15-20 reproductions of their recent best work and may be submitted as colour photographs, digital files on CD or DVD (.jpegs must not be larger than one MB) or colour laser prints (no larger than A4).

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Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Product and Furniture Design)

CA2367

Every product you touch – be it a snowboard, phone, toaster or wheelchair – will have been devised by a product designer. On completion of the Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Product and Furniture Design) you’ll know how to bring mass-produced products from conception to market. You’ll be able to invent products that are not only realistic and downright creative, but also market sensitive and designed with a sustainable future in mind. Learn about design sketching, 2D and 3D visualisation and modelling, computer-based simulation and animation, and design movements and cults. Work with the latest CAD software, experiment with new materials, carry out product testing, and produce physical prototypes directly from computer models. You’ll also explore the works of prominent designers to further your understanding of product design. In your first year, you’ll learn how to apply a structured approach to design. In the following years, you’ll put what you’ve learnt into practice by working on real design projects. Topics include • Computer-based simulation and animation • Design movements and cults • Design sketching

• Product design and furniture practice • 2D and 3D visualisation and modelling

Real-world learning Develop practical experience designing real products in our studios, CAD laboratories, workshops, photographic studios, machine shop and ergonomics lab. Gain valuable insights from guest lecturers, and learn from a team of internationally experienced lecturers, who are engaged with innovation in design.

Level Level 7, 360 credits Duration Full-time for three years Essentials Starts February (July intake subject to interest) 25 places Applications will be considered in the date order they are received Programme code CA2367 Indicative fee $5059 Campus Mt Albert www.designandvisualarts.unitec.ac.nz email courses@unitec.ac.nz freephone 0800 10 95 10

In your final year, you’ll get to relish the independence of working on an individual project, designing a product and developing a functioning prototype, computer model and design report. You’ll also get the chance to display your ingenious work at The Unitec Grad Show. Industry recognition This degree is proudly recognised by industry leaders such as Scion, Design Mobel, Queensberry, Goode Industries and Criterion Group. Career opportunities • CAD designer • Design researcher • Furniture designer • Industrial designer • Model maker

• New product development manager • Packaging designer • Product designer • Self-employed designer-maker • Technology and graphics teacher (secondary school)

BDVA continued Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Product and Furniture Design) If you decide to finish your studies after the second year of the degree, you may be entitled to receive an exit qualification, the Diploma in Product Design Studies – and can return at any time to complete the third year of the degree. Admission requirements To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the admission requirements for bachelors programmes on page 35, along with the following additional requirements specific to this programme. GENERAL ADMISSION The following general admission requirements are in addition to the information on page 35. • Applicants may be eligible for admission if they have gained the Unitec Certificate in Design and Visual Arts, or equivalent. • Applicants who have completed the Certificate in Foundation Studies: Whitinga (Level 3) must also complete the Unitec Certificate in Design and Visual Arts, or equivalent. DISCRETIONARY ADMISSION (For applicants aged under 20) Aptitude for study at the required level may include, for example: • Having a minimum of 72 credits at NCEA level 2 in their best four subjects, including English, or equivalent; or • Having a minimum of 42 credits at level 3 or higher on the NQF, including, but not limited to, the following subjects: - Art History - Photography (Practical Art) - Design (Practical Art) - Printmaking (Practical Art) - Graphics - Sculpture (Practical Art) - Painting (Practical Art) - Technology; or equivalent. • Having a maximum of 10 in their best four New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate subjects, or equivalent; or • Having at least three C passes in New Zealand University Bursaries examinations, or equivalent. PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS All applicants must submit with their application a portfolio of work that demonstrates their ability within their chosen major or within a variety of art, design or related media. The portfolio should comprise 15-20 reproductions of their recent best work and may be submitted as colour photographs, digital files on CD or DVD (.jpegs must not be larger than one MB) or colour laser prints (no larger than A4).

Exit award Diploma in Product Design Studies Do you want a career as a product designer? Product design plays an important part in our culture and society and can really help improve the quality of everyday life. This programme is geared towards developing mass-produced consumer products that are both sustainable and ethically designed. As a diploma student, you’ll be enrolled in the Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Product and Furniture Design). At the end of the second year, you may be entitled to exit with the diploma qualification. If, at a later stage, you decide to complete the degree, you can re-join the third year of the bachelors degree at any time. You’ll get to experiment with metal, wood, plastic, modelling and finishing, and produce physical prototypes directly from computer models. Create real products like furniture, electrical goods, medical goods, homeware and lifestyle products, tools and implements. Learn about digital and analogue drawing and modelling practices, and try out a range of computer software programmes. You’ll explore the works of prominent designers, gain first-hand knowledge from guest lecturers, and discover new and emergent technologies. Topics include • Contemporary product design practice • Computer software programmes

• Digital and analogue drawing • Modelling practices

Real-world learning You’ll get plenty of practical, product-making experience in our CAD workstations, laboratories, workshops, photographic studios, machine shop and ergonomics lab. Learn from a great team of internationally experienced lecturers, who are engaged with innovation in many areas of the design industry. Career opportunities • CAD technician • Model maker

• Self-employed designer/maker

This programme also prepares you for further study in art and design.

Exit award continued Diploma in Product Design Studies Admission requirements To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the admission requirements for bachelors programmes on page 35, along with the following additional requirements specific to this programme. GENERAL ADMISSION The following general admission requirements are in addition to the information on page 35. • Applicants may be eligible for admission if they have gained the Unitec Certificate in Design and Visual Arts, or equivalent. • Applicants who have completed the Certificate in Foundation Studies: Whitinga (Level 3) must also complete the Unitec Certificate in Design and Visual Arts, or equivalent. DISCRETIONARY ADMISSION (For applicants aged under 20) Aptitude for study at the required level may include, for example: • Having a minimum of 72 credits at NCEA level 2 in their best four subjects, including English, or equivalent; or • Having a minimum of 42 credits at level 3 or higher on the NQF, including, but not limited to, the following subjects: - Art History - Photography (Practical Art) - Design (Practical Art) - Printmaking (Practical Art) - Graphics - Sculpture (Practical Art) - Painting (Practical Art) - Technology; or equivalent. • Having a maximum of 10 in their best four New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate subjects, or equivalent; or • Having at least three C passes in New Zealand University Bursaries examinations, or equivalent. PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS All applicants must submit with their application a portfolio of work that demonstrates their ability within their chosen major or within a variety of art, design or related media. The portfolio should comprise 15-20 reproductions of their recent best work and may be submitted as colour photographs, digital files on CD or DVD (.jpegs must not be larger than one MB) or colour laser prints (no larger than A4).

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CA2367

Are you dreaming of a career in the visual arts? The Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Visual Arts) is a studio-based design degree that gives you the opportunity to explore and develop a fine-art practice. You will be introduced to a wide range of visual art mediums and processes, such as drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, video, animation, projection and performance. This programme has a strong studio focus, where you’ll learn through practitioner-led projects. You’ll find out how to evaluate and discuss artworks with confidence, and define a personal relationship with painting and sculptural practice. Our visual arts graduates are valued for their independent thought and motivation, and have won awards or been recognised by creative sector groups such as Artists Alliance, Creative New Zealand, Wallace Arts Award, Waiheke Art Awards, Pumphouse Art Awards, Mazda Art Award, and the Glaistor Ennor Art Award. Topics include • Animation • Drawing • Painting • Performance

• Photography • Printmaking • Projection • Video

Real-world learning Throughout your studies, you’ll have allocated studio space with flexible hours of access outside of class contact time. You’ll have the opportunity to exhibit your artwork in Studio 14, our student-managed gallery, and build an ongoing archive of your work that can be accessed through the Unitec Visual Arts blog and website. You’ll also enjoy access to printmaking workshops, stretcher-making facilities, computer labs, and laser and vinyl-cutting services.

Gain valuable insight from guest speakers and visiting artists, and learn from experienced lecturers who are recognised for their work and committed to the education and development of new practitioners. Career opportunities • Animator • Art/design teacher • Artist • Curator • Film/TV producer

• Gallery director • Graphic designer • Illustrator • Museum assistant • Painter

If you complete the first two years of this qualification, you may be entitled to receive a Diploma in Visual Arts.

BDVA continued Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Visual Arts) Admission requirements To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the admission requirements for bachelors programmes on page 35, along with the following additional requirements specific to this programme. GENERAL ADMISSION The following general admission requirements are in addition to the information on page 35. • Applicants may be eligible for admission if they have gained the Unitec Certificate in Design and Visual Arts, or equivalent. • Applicants who have completed the Certificate in Foundation Studies: Whitinga (Level 3) must also complete the Unitec Certificate in Design and Visual Arts, or equivalent. DISCRETIONARY ADMISSION (For applicants aged under 20) Aptitude for study at the required level may include, for example: • Having a minimum of 72 credits at NCEA level 2 in their best four subjects, including English, or equivalent; or • Having a minimum of 42 credits at level 3 or higher on the NQF, including, but not limited to, the following subjects: - Art History - Photography (Practical Art) - Design (Practical Art) - Printmaking (Practical Art) - Graphics - Sculpture (Practical Art) - Painting (Practical Art) - Technology; or equivalent. • Having a maximum of 10 in their best four New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate subjects, or equivalent; or • Having at least three C passes in New Zealand University Bursaries examinations, or equivalent. PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS All applicants must submit with their application a portfolio of work that demonstrates their ability within their chosen major or within a variety of art, design or related media. The portfolio should comprise 15-20 reproductions of their recent best work and may be submitted as colour photographs, digital files on CD or DVD (.jpegs must not be larger than one MB) or colour laser prints (no larger than A4).

Exit award Diploma in Visual Arts Are you interested in painting, drawing, printmaking, photography and other visual arts? As a diploma student, you’ll be enrolled in the Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Visual Arts), and will be introduced to the world of visual arts over a two-year period. In your second year, you’ll be entitled to exit with the diploma, or go on to study the third year of the bachelors degree. The great news is, once you’ve completed this qualification, you can return at any time to finish the third year of the Bachelor of Design and Visual Arts (Visual Arts). Form a close relationship with the visual arts, and find out how to evaluate and discuss artworks with confidence. Explore painting, drawing, working with 3D materials, printmaking, photography, video, animation, projection and performance. Topics include • Drawing • Painting • Performance • Photography

• Printmaking • Projection • 3D materials • Video

Real-world learning You’ll learn in an immersive studio environment and have allocated studio space. Experiment in printmaking workshops, computer labs, laser and vinyl-cutting facilities, and specialised workshops that are equipped with metal, wood, plastics, ceramics and glass. You’ll exhibit your work in student galleries on campus, and have an online archive of work that can be accessed through the Unitec Visual Arts blog and website. Be inspired by lecturers who are nationally recognised artists – with substantial records in exhibition and practice – and are committed to the education and development of new practitioners in the area of visual arts. You’ll take part in one-on-one teaching and group critiques, and gain first-hand knowledge from guest speakers and visiting artists. You’ll carry out professional practice, which will cover business, marketing and accounting knowledge relevant to self-employment, and undertake a project that may be linked to an internship. Career opportunities • Gallery/retail assistant • Self-employed artist

• Technician

Exit award continued Diploma in Visual Arts Admission requirements To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the admission requirements for bachelors programmes on page 35, along with the following additional requirements specific to this programme. GENERAL ADMISSION The following general admission requirements are in addition to the information on page 35. • Applicants may be eligible for admission if they have gained the Unitec Certificate in Design and Visual Arts, or equivalent. • Applicants who have completed the Certificate in Foundation Studies: Whitinga (Level 3) must also complete the Unitec Certificate in Design and Visual Arts, or equivalent. DISCRETIONARY ADMISSION (For applicants aged under 20) Aptitude for study at the required level may include, for example: • Having a minimum of 72 credits at NCEA level 2 in their best four subjects, including English, or equivalent; or • Having a minimum of 42 credits at level 3 or higher on the NQF, including, but not limited to, the following subjects: - Art History - Photography (Practical Art) - Design (Practical Art) - Printmaking (Practical Art) - Graphics - Sculpture (Practical Art) - Painting (Practical Art) - Technology; or equivalent. • Having a maximum of 10 in their best four New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate subjects, or equivalent; or • Having at least three C passes in New Zealand University Bursaries examinations, or equivalent. PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS All applicants must submit with their application a portfolio of work that demonstrates their ability within their chosen major or within a variety of art, design or related media. The portfolio should comprise 15-20 reproductions of their recent best work and may be submitted as colour photographs, digital files on CD or DVD (.jpegs must not be larger than one MB) or colour laser prints (no larger than A4).

MDes Master of Design Do you work as a professional designer, fine artist or craftsperson and want to critically advance your practice? The Master of Design is a multi-disciplinary programme that gives you the opportunity to sharpen your skills in collaboration with other professional practitioners. Challenging and stimulating, it will invigorate your interest in your discipline through completion of a design project, collaboration with your peers and regular workshops with international and local experts. While it is open to bachelors degree graduates, the programme has been specifically developed to allow practising design and art professionals to upskill while studying part-time. You will undertake design-based research that is framed within appropriate contemporary theory, and supported by two supervisors, as well as a peer group of fellow research-by-design candidates. In the first semester you present your draft project proposal and rationale at a workshop and receive feedback from your colleagues, tutors and invited guests who are experts in their fields. Guests are chosen for their innovative approach to design and come from a diverse range of countries and professional backgrounds. After this, your proposal is submitted for candidature and, if confirmed, you embark on a series of workshops where you present your developing project to a forum for critique. These regular workshops aim to stimulate and challenge you to move beyond current models, trends and perceptions. Topics include • Contemporary design theory and practice • Practice-based research methodologies

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CA2303 Level Level 9, 240 credits Duration Full-time for a minimum of 18 months or part-time for a minimum of two-and-a-half years Essentials 10 places Starts March Preferential applications by 1 March, but applications may be considered at any time Programme code CA2303 Indicative fee $3600 full-time, $2200 part-time Campus Mt Albert www.designandvisualarts.unitec.ac.nz email courses@unitec.ac.nz freephone 0800 10 95 10

Real-world learning The degree is “by project” – you undertake a design project based on an aspect of your professional practice to date. There is no coursework, and the programme's focus on practice is supported by a strong contemporary theoretical framework. The Master of Design, together with the Master of Architecture and the Master of Landscape Architecture, is part of a suite of design programmes at Unitec. Students come together in theory seminars and workshops, to foster cross-disciplinary fertilisation, new ideas and original approaches to interdisciplinary practice. Flexible study options To help you combine study with the other demands of your life, you can also study the Master of Design on a part-time basis.

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continued Master of Design Career opportunities • Art and design educator • Designer working within collaborative and multi-disciplinary environments • Director working within design-led enterprise • Independent practitioner of design, fine art or craft Admission requirements To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the admission requirements for masters programmes on page 36, along with the following additional requirements specific to this programme. GENERAL ADMISSION The following general admission requirements replace the information on page 36. Applicants must: • Have a recognised bachelors degree with an average grade of B- or higher in all level 7 courses, in a discipline appropriate to the proposed project; or • Hold a recognised postgraduate diploma in a discipline appropriate to the proposed project, with a B- average; and • Have a significant portfolio of professional work sufficient to enable critical reflection on their practice at the beginning of the programme. SPECIAL ADMISSION Applicants may be considered for special admission if they: • Have a significant portfolio of professional work; and • Can demonstrate competencies equivalent to a bachelors-level graduate in a discipline appropriate to the proposed project; or • Hold a professional qualification in a relevant discipline, recognised as being equivalent to at least a three-year bachelors degree. Applicants applying for special admission may be required to undertake additional related studies. PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS Applicants may be required to attend an interview, at which they will be asked to present a portfolio of their design work. They should be ready to discuss their professional history, the ideas within their work, their interests and the area of research by design that they are considering. They should have a significant portfolio of professional work that will enable them to reflect critically on their practice.

Did you know? If you study this programme, you could be entitled to a postgraduate scholarship. For more information, contact the Scholarships Committee Secretary on +64 9 815 4321 ext 8515 or email scholarships@unitec.ac.nz

Admission requirements All Unitec programmes have admission requirements you must meet before being eligible for acceptance as a student. Please read the following information relevant to the programme in which you are interested, in conjunction with any specific admission requirements provided on the particular programme page. For the most up-to-date programme information, please visit the Unitec website www.unitec.ac.nz or call Course Information on 0800 10 95 10 or +64 9 815 2945.

Level 3 Certificate To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the general, discretionary OR special admission requirements. Applicants must also meet the English language requirements. Applicants may be interviewed. GENERAL ADMISSION Applicants must: Be at least 16 years of age when the programme begins (or provide a completed Early Release Exemption form, which you can obtain from your local Ministry of Education office) AND Have completed a minimum of three years of secondary school education OR Have the Unitec Certificate in Foundation Studies (Level 2): Whitinga, or equivalent. DISCRETIONARY ADMISSION (For applicants aged under 20) Applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements and who are less than 20 years of age when the programme begins may be considered for discretionary admission if they can demonstrate aptitude for study at the required level. SPECIAL ADMISSION (For applicants aged 20 and over) Applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements and who are at least 20 years of age when the programme begins may be considered for special admission if they can provide evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other experience.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE Applicants must: EITHER Have a minimum of eight NCEA credits at level 1 in English, or equivalent OR Have a grade of D or above in New Zealand School Certificate English, or equivalent OR Have an overall IELTS band score (Academic) of at least 5.5 (with no band score lower than 5.0), or a TOEFL score of no less than 525, or equivalent OR Have an appropriate Unitec English language qualification, such as the Certificate in Intensive English (Upper Intermediate), or equivalent.

Level 4 Certificate To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the general, discretionary OR special admission requirements. Applicants must also meet the English language requirements. Applicants may be interviewed. GENERAL ADMISSION Applicants must: Be at least 16 years of age when the programme begins (or provide a completed Early Release Exemption form, which you can obtain from your local Ministry of Education office) AND Have a minimum of four years’ secondary school education AND • Have at least 12 NCEA credits at level 1 in each of at least two subjects, or equivalent, or • Have a grade of C or above in New Zealand School Certificate in at least two subjects, or equivalent, or • Have the Unitec Certificate in Foundation Studies (Level 2): Whitinga, or equivalent. DISCRETIONARY ADMISSION (For applicants aged under 20) Applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements and who are less than 20 years of age when the programme

begins may be considered for discretionary admission if they can demonstrate aptitude for study at the required level. SPECIAL ADMISSION (For applicants aged 20 and over) Applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements and who are at least 20 years of age when the programme begins may be considered for special admission if they can provide evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other experience. ENGLISH LANGUAGE Applicants must: EITHER Have a minimum of 12 NCEA credits in English at level 1, or equivalent OR Have a grade of C or above in New Zealand School Certificate English, or equivalent OR Have an overall IELTS band score (Academic) of no less than 5.5 (with no band score lower than 5.5), or a TOEFL score of no less than 525, or equivalent OR Have an appropriate Unitec English language qualification, such as the Certificate in Intensive English (Upper Intermediate), or equivalent.

Bachelors degree To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the general, discretionary OR special admission requirements. Applicants must also meet the English language requirements. Applicants may be interviewed. GENERAL ADMISSION Applicants must: Be at least 16 years of age when the programme begins (or provide a completed Early Release Exemption form, which you can obtain from your local Ministry of Education office) AND Have a minimum of 42 credits at level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), including a minimum of:

• 14 credits at level 3 or higher in each of two subjects from the approved subject list; and • 14 credits at level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional domains on the NQF or approved subjects AND Have a minimum of 14 credits at level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau on the NQF AND Have a minimum of eight credits at level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Ma ¯ori, of which four must be in Reading and four in Writing (see note below), or equivalent OR Have at least three C passes in New Zealand University Bursaries examinations, or equivalent OR Have the Unitec Certificate in Foundation Studies (Level 3): Whitinga with a relevant endorsement, where appropriate, or equivalent. Note: New Zealand secondary school graduates who have English as an additional language (EAL) and are using NCEA to meet Unitec programmes’ general admission criteria, may substitute the eight credits in English at NCEA level 2 (four in Reading and four in Writing) with an IELTS score (or equivalent). This IELTS score is the same as that required by the programme in which they wish to enrol. These students are still required to achieve a minimum of 42 NCEA credits at level 3 or higher and the Mathematics or Pangarau requirements as above. DISCRETIONARY ADMISSION (For applicants aged under 20) Applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements and who are less than 20 years of age when the programme begins may be considered for discretionary admission if they can demonstrate aptitude for study at the required level. SPECIAL ADMISSION (For applicants aged 20 and over) Applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements and who are at least 20 years of age when the programme begins may be considered for special admission if they can provide evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other experience.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE Applicants must: EITHER Have a minimum of eight NCEA credits in English at level 2, of which four must be in Reading and four in Writing, or equivalent OR Have a minimum of seven NCEA credits at level 3 in an Englishrich subject, or equivalent OR Have successfully completed studies at level 5 or higher in an English medium OR Have a grade of 5 or better in New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate in an English-rich subject, or equivalent OR Have New Zealand University Bursaries in an English-rich subject, with a minimum mark of 40 percent, or equivalent OR Have an overall IELTS band score (Academic) of no less than 6.0 (with no band score lower than 5.0), or a TOEFL score of no less than 550, or equivalent OR Have an appropriate Unitec English language qualification, such as the Diploma in English (Academic), or equivalent.

Masters degree To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet EITHER the general admission requirements OR the special admission requirements. Applicants must also meet the English language requirements AND any work experience or registration requirements. Applicants may be interviewed. GENERAL ADMISSION Applicants must: EITHER Have a recognised bachelors degree in the same or similar discipline, with merit achievement (deemed to be an average grade of B- or higher in all level 7 courses) OR Hold a professional qualification in a relevant discipline, recognised as being equivalent to at least merit achievement in a bachelors degree. 36

SPECIAL ADMISSION Applicants may be eligible for admission if they meet the special admission requirements outlined in the programme schedule for the masters degree. ENGLISH LANGUAGE Applicants must: EITHER Have a minimum of eight NCEA credits in English at level 2, of which four must be in Reading and four in Writing, or equivalent OR Have successfully completed studies at level 5 or higher in an English medium OR Have a grade of 5 or better in New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate in an English-rich subject, or equivalent OR Have an overall IELTS band score (Academic) of no less than 6.5 (with no band score lower than 6.0), or a TOEFL score of no less than 575, or equivalent OR Have an appropriate Unitec English language qualification, such as the Diploma in English (Advanced), or equivalent.

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NCEA equivalents The information in the table below shows NCEA credits considered to be equivalents for the following qualifications: • New Zealand School Certificate • New Zealand University Bursaries • Cambridge International Examination (CIE) • New Zealand Sixth Form Certificate. Our website, www.unitec.ac.nz, has information on International Baccalaureate equivalence. NCEA LEVEL 1 CREDITS

SCHOOL certificate grade

CIE IGCSE

A/B

Minimum of 18

Minimum of 12

Minimum of 8

E/F

NCEA LEVEL 2 CREDITS

SixTH FORM Certificate GRADE

CIE AS

Minimum of 22

A/B

Minimum of 19

Minimum of 16

Minimum of 13

Minimum of 10

Minimum of 7

Minimum of 4

Minimum of 1

A total of 60 credits in best four subjects at level 2

A total of 16 in best four subjects

A total of 80 credits in best four subject units

A total of 48 in best four subjects at level 2

A total of 20 in best four subjects

A total of 120 credits in best four subject units

NCEA level 3 CREDITS

UNIVERSITY BURSARIES

• A minimum of 42 credits at level 3 or higher on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), including a minimum of:

Three C passes

A minimum of 120 points on the UCAS Tariff from a maximum of three subject units from the approved list A grade of D or better in at least three subject units from the approved list

A grade of D or better in IGCSE Mathematics

• A minimum of eight credits at level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Ma ¯ori. Four credits must be in Reading and four credits in Writing (see Note on page 35).

A grade of E or better in AS English

A minimum of seven credits at level 3 in an English-rich subject

Bursary in an English-rich subject, with a minimum mark of 40 percent

NOTES 1. This NCEA table is provided as a guide only. For more information, please refer to our website www.unitec.ac.nz. 2. For CIE: • The UCAS Tariff score total will be accumulated over a maximum of six subject units • UCAS Tariff points can be accumulated over one or two years • Where an applicant has studied more than six subject units the best six scores will be used.

3. Applicants may present with a mixture of NCEA and CIE standards. They will have met the common entrance standard if they have achieved: • Either 14 credits in level 1 Mathematics or a grade of D in IGCSE Mathematics • Either eight credits in level 2 English (four in Reading, four in Writing ), or a grade of D in AS English • Either 42 credits in NCEA level 3 (14 in two subjects, 14 from no more than two other subjects), or 120 points on the UCAS Tariff and at least three D grades in approved subjects

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Fees & loans Fees and financial support The indicative fee listed on the page for each programme in this brochure was the approximate 2009 annual programme fee (including GST). Programme fees for 2010 have not yet been set and Unitec is currently reviewing them in the context of the Ministry of Education’s fees maxima policy. As soon as they are approved, 2010 programme fees for these programmes will be available on the Unitec website, www.unitec.ac.nz. The indicative fee acts as a guide only. The exact fee will be notified at time of enrolment. Please do not send any payment until you receive your fee invoice. The programme fee you pay at enrolment covers tuition and class materials. You will also have to pay a Student Services fee, the USU Students’ Association fee and any applicable NZQA charges. Textbooks for your programme are an additional cost. The deadline for payment of student tuition fees is seven days prior to the start of your programme. Payment may be made in cash, by cheque, EFTPOS, credit card, or in the form of an approved application for a student loan. (It is recommended that any student loan applications are made as early as possible to avoid processing delays.) Once you have your student login, you can also pay online, using myRecords. For information about individual course fees, please refer to the Unitec website, www.unitec.ac.nz. This fee information applies to domestic students only. For details of international student fees, please contact the International office on +64 9 815 4302 or refer to the International Prospectus.

Administration fees (including GST) In 2009, the administration fees were as shown below. Fees for 2010 have not yet been set and the fees listed here are indicative only.

Academic record (transcript) (for two copies) $20.00 Appeal against grade, per course $99.00 (refunded if grade changed) Change of course, per change (after 10% of course) $10.00 Copy of course descriptors $50.00- $100.00 Cross-credit from non-Unitec courses, per request $100.00 Recount (refunded if error found) $24.75 Resit, per course (where applicable) $35.00 Replacement certificates $20.00 Return of script – copy, per script $20.00 Student Services fee $120.00

USU Student Union fee In 2009, the USU Students’ Association at Unitec membership fee was $103.20 (including GST). The 2010 fee will be advised on the Unitec website, www.unitec.ac.nz, as soon as it has been approved. This fee is per full-time student, and part-time students pay proportionately less. If you are experiencing financial hardship, you can apply to the USU to be exempted from the USU membership fee, but you will still remain a member of the USU. If you do not want to be a member of the USU, you can apply to be excluded on the grounds of conscientious objection, and your fee will be paid to a charity of USU’s choice. To find out more, call us on +64 9 815 4321 ext 8600 or email usu@unitec.ac.nz.

Our withdrawal policy You may withdraw from a course by giving written notice to the department office or Programme Director. If you withdraw from a course before 10 percent of the course has been completed you are generally entitled to a refund of 90 percent of fees. There is no refund of fees if you withdraw after this time, except in exceptional circumstances. For full details, read the Admission, Enrolment and Fees Policy available on our website at www.enrolmentinfo.unitec.ac.nz.

Get a scholarship to help with your finances Unitec offers a range of scholarships and awards for students on campus, including Unitec Study Awards, Postgraduate Awards and financial assistance for Ma-ori and Pacific students. To find out more about these, contact the Student Funding Adviser on +64 9 815 4321 ext 7441.

No record of the enrolment will be entered on your academic record if you withdraw before 10 percent of the course is completed. If you withdraw after 10 percent of the course is completed but before submission or sitting of the final assessment, a grade of W (representing withdrawal from the course) will appear on your academic record. An application for a refund must be made in writing and on the prescribed form available from the department office. Find out about student loans and allowances We want to make sure that you enjoy student life without too many financial worries. Check out the Unitec website, www.unitec.ac.nz, for financial tips or to draw up a budget, or contact Unitecâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Student Funding Adviser on +64 9 815 4321 ext 7441. Student loans and allowances support is available to eligible students. For information about student loans and allowances contact StudyLink on freephone 0800 88 99 00 or visit their website www.studylink.govt.nz. Programme codes are listed at the top of the relevant programme page. You may need these codes if applying for a loan and/or allowance.

Helpful information Start at the level that suits your experience Many of our qualifications are designed as stepping stones toward further study at a higher level. If you have successfully completed a certificate, you can move into a diploma programme and then progress up to degree and postgraduate study. If you have been away from formal study for some time or have few or no formal qualifications, our Foundation Studies programmes can help you develop the skills for further tertiary study. To find out more, please call 0800 10 95 10 or email courses@unitec.ac.nz. Cross-credit previous study If your programme includes a course that is very similar and at the same or higher level as a course you have already completed either as part of a different programme or prior to studying at Unitec, you may be able to have these credits recognised and reduce the number of courses you need to study for your Unitec programme. The department will carefully check and compare the content and level of both courses to determine whether a cross-credit can be granted. Please ensure that you enclose verified evidence of course content to support your application. Cross-credit/credit recognition application forms are available at www.enrolmentinfo.unitec.ac.nz or from the department office. There is a $100.00 administration charge per application. Please get your application in early, as all applications for credit recognition should be processed before you start your programme. Get credits for your experience You may be coming to Unitec with skills and knowledge that have not been formally assessed. Assessment of Prior Learning (APL) allows you to have these assessed and credited toward your programme. For more information, contact the department office.

Whaia te iti Kahurangi The Maia Ma ÂŻori Development Centre is a one-stop support and development centre for you and your whanau. We aim to provide you with the extra assistance you may need to succeed in your studies, whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a first-year or postgraduate student. Maia provides: computers, counselling, cultural support, essay writing skills, kitchen facilities, a mentoring programme, scholarship information, and use of our marae Nga-kau Ma-haki. To find out more, please visit us in Building 171 on the Mt Albert campus, or call us on +64 9 815 4321 ext 7093. Centre for Pacific Development and Support We aim to help Pacific people get the most out of their tertiary study and succeed, whatever their goals. The Centre for Pacific Development and Support can answer any questions you might have about courses, government-funded courses, or scholarships. We also offer personal counselling, financial advice, academic support, careers advice and study support. To find out more, please phone +64 9 815 4321 ext 7349, or email pacific@unitec.ac.nz. Get the support you need The Disability Liaison Centre can help students with a disability participate in their studies at Unitec. Services we offer are: sign language interpreters, notetakers and mentors. We also provide a range of equipment, including dictaphones, portable hearing loops and alphasmart keyboards. To find out more, you can contact us confidentially on +64 9 815 4321 ext 8606 or email disabilitysupport@unitec.ac.nz. Improve your academic performance Unitecâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Te Puna Ako Learning Centre offers workshops, individual tutoring and online resources designed to improve your reading, writing, listening, speaking and critical thinking skills, as well as your understanding of maths and statistics. To find out more, please phone +64 9 815 4321 ext 8611.

Sit the IELTS test on campus If you need to have your English language skills assessed, you can sit the IELTS test on our Mt Albert campus. To find out more, please visit www.languages.unitec.ac.nz, or contact the IELTS Test Centre on +64 9 815 3011 or email ielts@unitec.ac.nz. Live with other students on campus If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re wondering where to stay while you study, check out the Unitec Residential Village, a complex of separate self-contained apartments on the Mt Albert campus. Each apartment has between one and five bedrooms, is comfortably furnished and has a well-equipped kitchen. To find out more, please contact the Unitec Accommodation Office on +64 9 815 4321 ext 8930 or email accommodation@unitec.ac.nz.

Research Office and Postgraduate Centre We support staff and student research at Unitec. As well as offering dedicated study space and facilities for postgraduate students, we support research through administering postgraduate scholarships, ethical approvals and research proposals, supervision, and thesis examination processes. We also provide advice on a wide variety of research matters. For more information please call +64 9 815 4321 ext 8515.

Travel overseas as part of your degree Grab this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enhance your degree on our Student Exchange Programme. Unitec has reciprocal exchange agreements with quality partner institutions in Central, Latin and North America, as well as Asia, Australia and Europe, including the UK. If you are a full-time Unitec student in a degree programme, you may be able to study for one or two semesters at a partner university while paying Unitec fees. Unitec-approved courses can then be cross-credited to your degree. For more information about the Unitec Student Exchange Programme and scholarship opportunities check out the Unitec website, www.unitec.ac.nz, visit the Student Exchange Office in Building 48 on the Mt Albert campus or contact the Exchange Adviser on +64 9 815 4321 ext 6095.