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Year One
Courses
Introduction to Visual Theory - Art and Design History and Theory
Social Sciences - Cultural Studies
Writing for Academic Purposes - English Language Support
Prep. Cert. English and Academic Studies - English Language Support
Year Two
Courses
Art and Design History Survey - Art and Design History and Theory
Art Practices - Applied Theory
Social Science - Social Sciences
Business Studies - Professional Studies
Year Three
Courses
Art Disciplines - Applied Theory
Art and Design History - Modern Art and Design History and Theory
Art and Design History - Contemporary Art and Design History and Theory
NZ/ Pacific Art and Design History - Art and Design History and Theory
Management Studies - Professional Studies
Year Four
Courses
Art and Design Theory - Applied TheoryArts Marketing and Public
Relations - Professional Studies
Art and Design History, Theory
The historical evolution of artistic styles, theories, and philosophies of
Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa and Oceania are studied. Students are
encouraged to form a personal understanding, relative to their work, of the
diverse styles of artists and larger artistic movements or time periods.
Courses
Introduction to Visual TheoryIntroduces principles of art
and design theory and academic research and writing.
Art and Design HistorySurveys the history of art and design of cultures
from prehistoric times to the late nineteenth century.
Art Practices
Includes practical work, research, and discussion of topics relating to
contemporary issues in art and design. Topics include investigations of the
creative process, aspects of practices and fieldtrips to museums, art galleries
and commercial areas.
Art Disciplines Surveys formats of art and design production from a
multi-disciplinary perspective.
Art and Design History - Modern
Surveys art and design movements, styles and artists, with an emphasis on
Western arts from the mid 1800s to the 1940s.
Art and Design History - Contemporary
Surveys art and design movements, styles and artists, with an emphasis on
Western art since the 1940s. New Zealand and Pacific Art and Design History
surveys art and design from pre-colonial times to the present, including Maori
art and case studies of contemporary New Zealand artists.
Art and Design Theory
Explores issues in aesthetics, philosophy and criticism as they relate to
both art and design.
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Social Sciences
Study of social development fosters an understanding and acceptance of the
diverse opinions, attitudes and values of many of the groups of people living
in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world.
Courses
Cultural Studies
Introduces cultural issues and theories relevant to both the developing
artist and designer.
Social Science
Explores issues relating to social structures, gender, ethics and age from
the perspective of philosophy, anthropology, sociology and psychology. Focuses
on perceptions and aesthetic development in art and design.
Professional Studies
Business skills and knowledge in finance and accounting, business
communication, contract law, ethics, marketing, and entrepreneurial
leadership/management. These skills are essential for graduates working as an
employee or as an independent art or design professional.
Courses
Business Studies
Explores essential professional and business practices and methods in arts
and design professions. Topics include copyright law, business plans, business
ethics and economics.
Management Studies
Looks at management and administration in relation to art and design
industries. Topics range from economics, human resource management, planning
and communications, to specialised areas such as design management, business
and culture and the management of creative people.
Arts Marketing and Public Relations
Introduces professional practice in relation to the goals of individual
students. Topics include the consumer culture, arts market research,
sponsorship and event management, as well as media, ethics, promotion and
commercial relationships in the arts and design communities.
English Language Support
These courses promote language proficiency primarily to help students whose
first language is not English to undertake diploma or degree level studies in
art and design. Some support is also available for students having difficulty
with English as an academic language.
Courses
Writing for Academic PurposesOffers one-to-one help with academic
writing for students having difficulty with English as an academic
language.
Preparatory Certificate EnglishAcademic Studies introduces art and
design vocabulary and concepts, and theoretical studies such as history, social
science and philosophy for students whose first language is not
English.
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