Overview

Grounded in academic and technical excellence, you will learn the effective use of visual language by developing extensive knowledge in painting, graphic design, animation, photography, digital video and illustration.

As part of your application to study the Bachelor of Arts and Media programme at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, you are asked to show us that you can take something down the creative process, from concept to presentation.

Career

Practicing Artist
Art Teacher
Computer Animator
Graphic Designer
Photographer/Videographer
Advertising Specialist
Gallery Associate
Arts Facilitator
Creative Producer
Exhibitions Designer
Motion Graphics Designer

Programme Structure

Courses

Communication Lab
Communication Project
Image Lab
Image Project
Critical Studies Lab
Critical Studies Project
Lens-based Media Lab
Lens-based Media Project
Digital Art and Design Lab
Graphic Design Lab
Digital Art and Design Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-07-19 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nelson, New Zealand

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 21 other Bachelors in Film Studies in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General 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 subjects 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 or Art History as well as

Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing

Portfolios should be an arts and/or design portfolio or equivalent personal portfolio.
A sufficient level of computer literacy is required.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28170 NZD / year

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Citizens or residents

7712 NZD / year

≈ 7712 NZD / year

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Overview

Career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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