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If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.
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Enhance your creative skills to establish yourself as an arts practitioner.
This diploma aims to develop the technical and thinking skills needed to work as art practitioner or designer at an introductory level. You'll gain core skills in areas such as creative idea generation, drawing, printmaking and sculpture in a range of materials. You'll also become familiar with using computers for creative work using Adobe Creative Suite software.
As well as studio courses, you'll complete a contextual studies course. This is the main academic subject, and includes communication skills, a background in the history and sociology of creative practices, insights into contemporary professional ethics and bi-cultural issues.
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This programme will equip you for further study at higher levels. Entry to the Ara Bachelor of Design at second year level will be an option for students with a sufficient level of success in the Diploma.
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This programme is primarily designed to develop your skills and provide a pathway to a personal art practice. Upon successful completion of the diploma, you may choose to engage in further study, or spend time developing your own visual art.
Insurance/year: 700 NZD/ per year
