This training will give you the skills and knowledge required to create visual designs for interactive media components that can be integrated into a range of media products.
Entry Requirements
You will be required to: A. Attend an interview to prove your interest in creating media content. B. Provide a portfolio of your video, audio or photographic work. C. Complete three comprehension exercises with written, aural and visual comprehension tasks.
In this course, you will combine specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills to prepare for, and develop an emerging arts practice. You will gain the skills and knowledge to be able to plan and realise a body of work in one or more art forms.
Entry Requirements
Individuals must provide evidence of their technical and organisational skills to conceptualise and create works in selected visual arts media via portfolio submission and interview prior to enrolment.
Skills and knowledge may have been acquired through experience in creative practice or formal study such as a completion of a Certificate IV in Visual Arts CUA41320 or its predecessor.
Students who have achieved a Skill Set from the Certificate IV can progress to the same Diploma Skill Set. EG: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Digital Art with discussion and approval of the teacher.
The Diploma in Graphic Design provides a study pathway that supports the workforce development of Graphic Designer professionals for a career in digital, technical and creative concepts to create designs that meet client requirements and solve a range of visual communication challenges.
Entry Requirements
Individuals must provide evidence of their technical skills and ability to:
produce multiple examples of graphic design work that meets different design requirements
produce typography that supports the overall design solution
Postgraduate studies in Product Design present an opportunity for you to prepare for the ever-changing consumer market with advanced design, manufacturing, and business analysis skills.
Entry Requirements
Entry to the Master of Product Design requires an appropriate design-related degree (eg, the Bachelor of Product Design) with a B Grade Point Average in your 300-level courses, or other qualifications of an equivalent standard.
If English is your additional language, you will also need to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Product Design or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Product Design (PGCertProdDesign) offers both practical and theoretical studies in designing product concepts for home, business, and commercial industry use.
Entry Requirements
Entry to the Postgraduate Certificate in Product Design requires an appropriate design-related degree (eg, the Bachelor of Product Design) with a B Grade Point Average in your 300-level courses, or other qualifications of an equivalent standard.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Product Design or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.
In the program you will begin to develop their own artistic voice. You will produce work that shows a proficiency with techniques in your chosen art form and be able to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems.
Product Design combines creative design, science, engineering, and business studies. Product designers plan and develop items for use in homes, businesses, and industry.
Entry Requirements
Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For information on the enrolment process, please see how to apply for undergraduate qualifications.
Recommended preparation
Entry to the BProdDesign is open to anyone with entry to the University. However, it is strongly recommended that you have at least 14 credits in NCEA Level 2 science and mathematics. Those intending to take the Chemical Formulation Design major should ideally have 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 chemistry (or the IB/CIE equivalent of these).
Secondary school studies in related subjects such as digital technologies, technology, or design and visual communication would be an advantage.
Visit Te Kura Hanga Otinga | School of Product Design website for more details on recommended preparation, including an outline for different secondary school qualifications.
The Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design provides a study pathway that supports the workforce development of Graphic Designer professionals for a career in digital, technical and creative concepts to create designs that meet client requirements and solve a range of visual communication challenges.
Entry Requirements
Individuals must have completed the Diploma in Graphic Design prior to entering the Advanced Diploma or demonstrate the equivalent industry experience and knowledge. Individuals must provide evidence of their technical skills and ability to:
produce multiple examples of graphic design work that meets different design requirements
produce typography that supports the overall design solution
