Art and design are key parts of our daily lives. They are in everything we use, the services we enjoy, and the places we work and live in. Design and creative practice are essential skills in the business world and creative industries, and are applicable to a vast range of career opportunities. If you want a career in art or design, this certificate could be your first step.
The Certificate in Art and Design Intermediate (CADI) provides you with an opportunity to build up your skills in art and design processes related to digital, spatial, product, graphic and fashion design, as well as visual arts and creative technologies.
- An alternative pathway into an AUT degree in art and design such as the Bachelor of Design or Bachelor of Visual Arts
- Covers foundation studies in a number of areas of art and design that open up options in specialist fields
- Opportunity to work with a range of art and design materials and processes
- Develop a portfolio of work in your chosen area of design or art which you can use to apply for an art and design degree
- Covers how to do research that helps support your own creative ideas and work
Quick facts
Programme Code: AK3202
Level: 4
Points: 120
Duration: One year full time
Venue: City Campus
Start date: 4 March 2013
Application deadline: This programme will remain open until full.
AUT encourages early application.
Entry requirements
- NCEA: 48 Level 2 credits including 8 Level 1 credits in language rich subjects
OR
CIE: Total 60 points at UCAS
- Portfolio of art work
- Interview may be required
Structure
Papers - 120 points in total
114008 Elective Studies (Art and Design Practice) (45)
114111 Academic Literacies in Visual Communication I (15)
114112 Academic Literacies in Visual Communication II (15)
114418 Foundation Studies (45)
Enrolment in papers is subject to meeting all requirements and availability of papers.
Please contact the Programme Administrator, Margaret Moala for programme information.
Career opportunities
This qualification is designed to provide a pathway into the Bachelor of Design or Bachelor of Visual Arts.