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Creative Offerings

Independence, creativity and risk-taking are strongly encouraged within Whitecliffe programmes from foundation to postgraduate level. Programmes provide opportunities for you as a student to challenge, test and stretch yourself, but always with the support and stimulation of Whitecliffe�s close-knit creative community.

Whitecliffe undergraduate qualifications include a 20-week Certificate at foundation level and a four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with majors in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Fashion Design and Photography. Professional business courses, contextual studies and English language support complete the tool-box of artistic and entrepreneurial opportunity provided to undergraduates.

Internships, fieldwork and student exhibitions are an integral part of the Whitecliffe curriculum. Our vibrant student community is exposed to the contemporary arts and design world through exhibitions, international guests and industry professionals. As part of our encouragement of careers in the arts, Whitecliffe also provides comprehensive professional grounding in areas such as business, marketing and ethics.

Postgraduate opportunities are available to students wanting to up-skill or gain professional skills in the creative areas of Arts Management, Arts Therapy and Fine Arts. Currently Whitecliffe is the only tertiary provider in New Zealand offering postgraduate study in arts therapy and arts management.

The Whitecliffe low-residency Masters programme approach has been designed so students can organise work and home life around the demands of study. Low-residency involves a mix of online home-based study and intensive on-campus seminar weekends (MA programmes), or week-long seminars (MFA/MAAT Clinical).

Exit Qualification:

Bridging Programmes

Foundation Certificate of Arts and Design

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Foundation Certificate of Arts and Design with English Language Assistance (1 Year Bridging Programme)

             

Undergraduate Programmes

Certificate of Arts and Design

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Preparatory Certificate of Arts and Design

                 

Diploma of Arts and Design in Fine Arts, Fashion Design, Graphic Design or Photography, Film/Video

                 

Advanced Diploma of Arts and Design in Fine Arts, Fashion Design, Graphic Design or Photography, Film/Video

                

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Fine Arts, Fashion Design, Graphic Design or Photography, Film/Video

                 

Postgraduate Programmes

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Master of Arts in Arts Therapy (MAAT)

Master of Arts in Arts Therapy Clinical (MAAT-Clinical)

Master of Arts in Arts Management (MAAM)

Programme Duration, NQF Level, and Entry Requirements:

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18 weeks (Level 4). 17 years in first year of study, IELTS 5.0 or equivalent. No portfolio. Next intake: 20 July 2009. Enrolment deadline is 17 July 2009.

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1 Year (Level 4). 18 Years in first year of study, IELTS 4.5 or equivalent. No portfolio. Next intake: 15 Feb 2010. Enrolment deadline is 31 Oct 2009 (late applications considered).

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Year One of BFA (Level 5). IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. NCEA Level 2 or equivalent. Portfolio. Next intake: 15 Feb 2010. Enrolment deadline is 31 Oct 2009 (late applications considered).

Year One of BFA (Level 5). IELTS 5.0 or equivalent. NCEA Level 2 or equivalent. Portfolio. Next intake: 15 Feb 2010. Enrolment deadline is 31 Oct 2009 (late applications considered).
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Year Two of BFA (Level 6). Certificate of Arts and Design or Recognition of Prior Learning. Portfolio. Next intake: 15 Feb 2010. Enrolment deadline is 31 Oct 2009.

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Year Three of BFA (Level 7). Diploma of Arts and Design or Recognition of Prior Learning, Portfolio, or Adv. Dip. in Digital Media from Natcoll Design Technology. Next intake: 15 Feb 2010. Enrolment deadline is 31 Oct 2009.

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Year Four of BFA (Level 7). Adv. Dip. of Arts and Design or Recognition of Prior Learning, Portfolio, or Adv. Dip. of Art and Design from D&A College of New Zealand. Next intake: 15 Feb 2010. Enrolment deadline is 31 Oct 2009.

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← 2 Years low-residency, or 3 Years low-residency for MAAT-Clinical (Level 9). Relevant Degree or equivalent, Recognition of Prior Learning, Portfolio for MFA.

For more details on how to apply, go to our Admissions section, or contact us at info@whitecliffe.ac.nz.