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Bachelor of Arts and Media
Bachelor of Arts and Media

Bachelor of Arts and Media

  • ID:NMIT640006
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements

Applicants under the age of 20:

  • A minimum of 42 credits at Level 3 or higher on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF), including at least 14 credits at NCEA Level 3 (or equivalent) in each of two subjects, of which at least one relates to English; and at least one is from the subject list below; with a further 14 credits at Level 3 or higher taken from no more than two additional domains on the NZQF.

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, Art History

Or

  • Successful completion of a recognised art/media foundation programme or equivalent, for example the New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4)

Applicants over the age of 20:

No academic qualifications are required.

English level

All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at this level. Those students whose first language is not English should have:

  • An international English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall academic score of at least 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each band) issued within the last two years or equivalent.

A qualification considered to be equivalent to the above.

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.

Course Information

Study art and design in the creative hub of Nelson.

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View of G-Block, Creative Industries building, at night, from Nile Street
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

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.

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.

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.

BAM Exhibition Invite

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.

Facilities

You'll study in an innovative creative space that's been designed to promote collaboration and inspiration.

The building itself is a world-first for its timber earthquake resistance design and unique laminated timber veneer. It is environmentally sensitive and designed locally, from locally sourced resources

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