You spend time exploring what makes up ‘you’ so you can express and develop your artistic vision and figure out where you’re heading in the future. On the business side, you learn about how the creative industry works, how to present your work and how to promote yourself. This diploma makes up the first year of the three-year Bachelor of Creative Technologies. Following this one-year course, you could apply for entry-level roles in the creative sector or continue on to further study. Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of: New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 5)

You must be: 17 years of age or over, AND a New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have the requisite visa for study purposes, AND able to demonstrate adequate literacy and/or numeracy skills to enable them to all the requirements of the course. Portfolio You're required to submit a portfolio of 10 pieces of work when you apply for the course. This portfolio should show your creative ideas, originality, curiosity and imagination, and how you use this within creative work. Academic Entry You must have: completed NCEA Level 2 with passes in English/Te Reo Māori and maths, OR hold a Level 3 qualification in a related field, OR demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills Information Session/Interview You’ll be invited to an information meeting prior to Toi Ohomai offering you a place. This is your opportunity to find out more about the course content and to make sure you're on the most appropriate course for your career aspirations and current level of experience. Standard Entry Criteria Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Level 5 certificate or diploma IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed NZ Certificate in English Language Level 4 with the Academic Endorsement or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.