Bachelor of Arts and Media
Based in a region blessed with stunning natural landscapes and an abundance of sunshine hours, you'll be able to draw on the same creative influences that have attracted more than 350 practicing artists and designers to the region.
Our Bachelor of Arts and Media programme will provide you with the fundamental skills to move into personal practice or a variety of careers within the arts, design and media industries, or to pursue further study.
You'll develop the ability to generate innovative ideas and design solutions grounded in academic and technical excellence, effective use of visual language and extensive specialist knowledge in 2-D and 3-D design including painting, graphic design, animation, photography, digital video, illustration and jewellery.
The studio courses offered in the degree are flexible enough to enable you to follow your own interests and directions. You have the option to select your own pathway so you can specialise in the subject that most suits your career aspirations.
Study pathways
The Bachelor of Arts and Media can be completed in three years of full time study, or part time equivalent. In your first year, you will be exposed to all areas of arts and design through compulsory courses in Lens-based Media, Graphic Design, Object Design and Image Making along with Communication and Critical studies relevant to the creative industries. In your second year, you will dig deeper with courses critical design thinking and professional practice, and advanced your skills in the creative areas of your choice.
In your third and final year, you will complete this Bachelor programme with a major project, tying together research, independent study and a presenting your final studio project work at the end of year BAM exhibition.
What will I learn?
Through all of the courses in the Bachelor of Arts and Media programme, you will be working towards being able to
- Apply broad knowledge, and practical and conceptual skills in the production of arts, craft and design work (think creatively)
- Use investigative tools with creative processes, methods and technologies (apply creative processes and methods)to develop responses to briefs, and to solve problems
- Use research to support the development of ideas and to inform your own work (research skills) within the conventions and contexts of arts, craft and design
- Critique your own work (critical thinking) and the work of others (teamwork), communicate in a range of situations and present your own resolved work in simulated real-world situations (communication and presentation skills)
- Apply professional practices (act professionally) to manage projects within defined deadlines (time management), and select potential education and employment pathways in arts, craft and design.
Most courses include topics that allow for industry engagement, group work, peer feedback and practising your presentation skills.
In years two and three you will be able to specialise in the area of arts and design that most interests you; Lens-based media, object design, graphic design or our image studios, and even further develop your unique skills with your final year project.
Campus Information
The Nelson campus
Our Nelson campus is based on a single city block and is an open and easy to navigate environment.The Nelson campus location means quick and easy access to the cafés, bars and shopping in Nelson city. You’re never far from anywhere
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
You will be taught and supported in your studies by experienced, industry-savvy tutors and support staff from a wide range of countries. The NMIT staff professional development programme means your learning experience is current with international best practice.
The programs are developed in consultation, and delivered in partnership, with local companies, organizations and industries. You will meet and be taught by experts from your future profession. In many programmes you will experience placements that give you a taste of your new career.
PSW Opportunity
- During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
- After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
- After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher) which must include:
- 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved* subjects including at least one from the following subjects list: Painting (Visual Art); Design (Visual Art); Photography (Visual Art); Sculpture (Visual Art); Printmaking (Visual Art); Graphics (Technology);Design (Technology); Textiles (Technology); Media Studies; Drama; Materials Technology; Digital Technology; English; History; Social Sciences or Art History
as well as
- Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing
and
- Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)
OR
- A qualification on the NZQF at Level 4 or above in a related discipline
OR
- A qualification or examination recognised as being equivalent to achievement of NCEA Level 3 (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination)
Other requirements
Computer literacy:
A sufficient level of computer literacy is required.*
Portfolio:
All applicants must submit a portfolio of work showing ability in arts and design.**
Special Entry
In exceptional circumstances an applicant who does not meet the full entry requirements may be granted admission to the Programme on the approval of the Head of Department or delegate if he/she is confident of the applicant’s ability to successfully undertake the degree with a reasonable likelihood of success.
*COMPUTER LITERACY REQUIREMENT
The Programme involves producing work in electronic forms. Therefore, applicants applying to enter the Programme without sufficient computer literacy for study at the relevant level will be expected to make use of computer facilities and/or training to develop their computer skills to a competent standard to succeed in their studies. A sufficient standard for entry would include competence using Microsoft Word or similar programme, email and the internet.
**PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENT
Portfolios should be an arts and/or design portfolio or equivalent personal portfolio
- The portfolio may include a selection of the following:
- Sketchbooks or workbooks showing the development of ideas
- Arts or design works, including both process works and finished works
- Photographs or slides or recordings relevant to the Programme
- Photographic or digital records of any of the above
Portfolios will be examined for evidence of the applicant’s potential to further develop the following attributes:
- Technical skills in arts and/or design
- Design processes and/or concept development
- Course Code: NE4711
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
56700 NZD
Annual Cost of Living: 20000 NZD
Application Fee: N/A