Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Otago PolytechnicNew Zealand Certificate in Creativity (Level 4)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Certificate
Duration
17 weeks
Next start date
Expected Jul 2027
Campus
Dunedin Campus
Summary
About the programmeBegin to build the skills and degree-level portfolio you need to apply for our Bachelor of Visual Arts or Bachelor of Design (Product), or to prepare for junior level roles in the creative industries. A negotiated pathway towards the Bachelor of Architectural Studies may also be possible.
Please email us to learn more about this option. Across a series of hands-on projects, you’ll build your creative skills and identify your strengths and the areas that you most enjoy.
Courses will include jewellery, textiles, responsive practice and product design, and you’ll enjoy working in our purpose-built studios. Whilst this programme can be used as a pathway into our other design degrees, the preferred pathway for the Bachelor of Design (Fashion) is the New Zealand Certificate in Fashion (Level 4), and for the Bachelor of Design (Communication), it’s the New Zealand Certificate in Digital Media and Design (Level 4).
This programme is a great option for learners who complete the six-month New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4) which begins in February and wish to pursue further creative study in art and design starting in July.
Entry criteria
Academic requirementsOpen entry International students will be individually assessed to ensure they are ready for this study
International requirements and equivalenceTo enter Otago Polytechnic's undergraduate certificates, diplomas and degrees, you need to have achieved a secondary school qualification that is equivalent to New Zealand's NCEA levels (National Certificate of Educational Achievement).
This information is available by country on our Equivalent academic entry requirements page.
English Language requirementsNew Zealand University Entrance OR Overall Academic IELTS 5.5 (academic, no band score lower than 5.0) achieved in one test completed in the last two years, OR Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS (see here for internationally recognised proficiency tests and proficiency outcomes for international students).
If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes.
Other requirementsA portfolio or other evidence to demonstrate your creative work.
We need to see this so we can make sure you’re ready for studying at Level 4.
All applicants are required to take part in a phone interview.
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