New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 5)

Entry requirements

• IELTS6 overall

Prerequisites

Academic requirements University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 and 20 credits at Level 2 or higher), which must include: 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved* subjects, including at least one from the following subject list: 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 as well as Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing and Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627) OR A qualification on the NZQF at Level 4 or above in a related discipline OR A qualification or examination recognised as being equivalent to the achievement of NCEA Level 3 (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination) * NZQA approved subjects: see http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications- standards/awards/university-entrance/ . Alternative requirements Applicants (including those over 20 years of age) who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic Requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry by the Curriculum Manager (or delegate). English language requirements If English is not the applicant’s