Certificate in Introduction to Visual Arts and Design 2015 For NZ citizens/permanent residents Qualification Certificate in Introduction to Visual Arts and Design Programme level: Level 3 Length: 12 weeks Start dates: March and August Study options: Full-time Fees: $2369 (approx) These fees provide a guide only based on 2014 fees information. All costs quoted include GST. Fees apply to NZ Citizens and New Zealand Permanent Residents only. Total no of credits: 40 Class times: Classes are scheduled Monday to Thursday, 9.00am to 3.00pm. Individual study hours: 13 hours per week Location: Hawke's Bay Campus Programme Secretary: Tania Pattison Phone : 06 974 8000 ext 5019 Email: [email protected] This 12-week programme is for students who wish to develop basic visual arts and design skills across of range of media such as paint, print, clay, photography, graphics and 3D design. By the end of the programme students will develop an art portfolio, which will assist their application for entry to higher level programmes. Facilities This programme is well resourced and offered in some of the best facilities in New Zealand, including: l Wood, clay, metal, plastic workshops l Print – woodblock, silkscreen and etching workshops and facilities l Small object / jewellery workshops l Intron press and photocopy (including colour) l Painting studios, drawing and design studios l Three computer suites, including digital photography, video, 3D rendering, and industry standard graphics software. Entry requirements The Certificate in Introduction to Visual Arts and Design is an open entry programme which means no formal academic qualifications are required. Students must be aged 16 years and over. www.ideaschool.ac.nz ideaschool - arts & thinking English language entry requirement Students are required to have attained an acceptable level of English language fluency. Subject areas: l Introduction to drawing and design lPainting international equivalents, or completion of an EIT Hawke’s Bay assessment. lClay Small object design l Graphic design Entry with credit This is an introductory level programme and there is no entry with credit. If you lPhotography l completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3), approved scores on IELTS tests (5.0 Academic with no band score lower than 5), completion of accepted lPrint-making l This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including successful study in English, Portfolio development already have some of the knowledge and skills taught in this programme, please ask for information about the Diploma in Visual Arts and Design. Literacy and numeracy skills A literacy and numeracy assessment is part of the preparation for all levels one to three programmes. This is a national requirement from the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). This information gives your tutors information on what you already know to help them provide the help that you may need in your studies. There are two assessments. The first assessment will take place within the first three weeks of the programme. The second will be a week or two before you finish the programme. This final assessment will show how you have improved with your Literacy and Numeracy skills. There will always be a tutor to help you when doing the assessment. The most important thing to know about this assessment is that you CANNOT fail. You will merely get information on your literacy and numeracy skills. The result will NOT have an impact on any of your assessment marks in your course work. Assessments There will be regular assessment of your work with tutor feedback aimed at helping you to achieve your goals. A good level of attendance and a willingness to participate and learn are requirements for successful completion of this programme. In the final week of your programme you will, with tutor assistance, compile a portfolio of your work. This will be used in the final assessment of your work and may then be used Programme dates Semester one Programme starts 02 March 2015 Easter holidays 03 April - 07 April 2015 Term one holidays 03 April - 17 April 2015 Term two starts 20 April 2015 Queen’s Birthday 01 June 2015 Semester one ends 05 June 2015 Semester two Programme starts 10 August 2015 Term three holidays 28 Sept- 09 Oct 2015 Term four starts 12 October 2015 HB Anniversary Day 23 October 2015 Labour Day 26 October 2015 Programme ends 13 November 2015 www.ideaschool.ac.nz ideaschool - arts & thinking to support enrolment for further Art and Design Programmes at either EIT Hawke's Bay or other institutes. Course descriptions Introduction of Drawing and Design Expands students’ understanding of drawing through observation, creative 2-D and 3-D drawing studies using a wide range of drawing media Graphic Design & Photography Introduction to photo manipulation tools used in Adobe Photoshop CS6 software. Learn to use a digital camera and import/scan photographic imagery and apply Photoshop editing capability to a presented brief. Painting Develop a series of paintings through exploration using a range of painting media, drawing techniques, collage and surface textures. Learn about professional studio practice, tonal and colour mixing through practical exercises that extend into a series of creative paintings. Small Object Design Introduction to 3-D design. Learn to develop design skills to extend your ideas through research and Marquette making to create a small object. Printing Introduction to printing techniques including monoprinting, collograph making and printing, linocut printing and cutting. Clay Introduction to ceramic processes and techniques such as hand building, carving, decoration and finishing to creating 3-D objects. Participate in an introduction to an electric kiln to fire your 3-D object and test tiles. Folio Making Compile an A3 size formal folio of your work made during the programme with a personal statement ready for final assessment. Suitable as a presentation folio for applying for our full-time BVAD degree. Research This makes up a small part of the programme and teaches important skills in the gathering of information and the efficient use of the campus library and the internet. It will also include a Gallery visit dependent on exhibition availability. Student finance StudyLink StudyLink is a service of the Ministry of Social Development, it administers Student Allowances and Student Loans as well as other forms of financial assistance for students. The StudyLink website provides tools, calculators and information to help students who are thinking about study to plan their finances and only borrow what they need. Use StudyLink’s What You Can Get eligibility test to find out what you may be eligible for. STUDYLINK on 0800 88 99 00 or online at www.studylink.govt.nz www.ideaschool.ac.nz ideaschool - arts & thinking Name Position Academic staff Chris Verburg Head of School - Sound Engineering ideaschool is headed by Chris Verburg.Chris has a Nigel Roberts Programme Coordinator - Visual Arts & Design background in sound engineering and brings over Mazin Bahho Design/Spatial 20 years experience in the New Zealand film industry Peter Baker Visual Arts/3D Design to his role. Wellesley Binding Visual Arts/Painting Linda Bruce Visual Arts/Ceramics Anthony Chiappin Design/Graphics & Illustration Jerry Gull Communication Design/Typography The Programme Coordinator for Visual Arts and Design is Nigel Roberts. Nigel has worked at EIT since 2004. He holds Michael Hawskworth Visual Arts/Drawing a Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design from EIT and a Masters degree from Elam School of Fine Arts at the University of Auckland. Nigel is a practising artist in his own right and has Roger Kelly Design/3D Design Hayden Maunsell Technician Alan Neilson Technician The remaining teaching staff bring a mixture a generalised Katherine Quinn Technician/Secretary Visual Arts/Illustration knowledge of visual arts and design theory and practice, exhibited both locally and nationally. Dr Bridget Sutherland Visual Arts and Design/Moving Image with specialised knowledge in particular media areas. Paula Taaffe Visual Arts/Painting A list of current staff members is outlined. Mandy Rudge Visual Arts/Design Thinking Jill Webster Visual Arts/Print Diane Wilkie Design/Graphics & Photography Application Enrolment process YOU ENQUIRE Disclaimer YOU APPLY/ENROL DOCUMENTATION TO INCLUDE: Enrolment form (signed) Additional information sheet Birth certificate/Passport/Marriage certificate (if applicable)CV (if not-standard) You will be encouraged to enrol into You are accepted into the programme YES You will receive a letter of acceptance NO another programme Information contained in this publication is correct at the time of printing, but may be subject to change. While all reasonable efforts will be made to ensure listed programmes/courses are offered and regulations are current, the Institute reserves the right to change content or method of delivery, to withdraw any programme or course of study, or to impose limitations on enrolment, should circumstances require this. 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