The programme can be studied full-time or part-time, and may require learners to engage with evening classes and activities.
Applicants for the New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4) may be required to attend a conversation with UCOL staff. The purpose of the conversation is to provide information to the applicant, to gauge motivation and support, and preparedness for study, and to inform teaching staff of the needs of the student.
From time to time study may include field trips of one or more days in length, and in those instances there may be additional costs incurred by the learner. In these instances learners will be informed of the schedule and associated costs well ahead of time and the programme lecturers will endeavour to ensure the costs and arrangements are appropriate.
Learners need to be aware of the physical requirements for operating in professional studio environments. Learners will be advised to put any special needs or requirements in writing and advise the Programme Leader before the programme begins.
The availability of specific elective courses may be subject to the campus and the number of students enrolling in courses.
Work experience
There are no work experience hours for this programme.
Timetable
Your personalised timetable will be available just prior to classes starting, and will comprise a weekly commitment of:
- 19 hours of lecturer supported learning in class
- 17 hours of self-directed learning (your own time spent working to complete your assignments)
If you choose to do part-time work, we recommend a maximum of 10 hours a week.
Recognition of prior learning
Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning, including Cross Credit, Credit Transfer and Assessment of Prior Learning may be made on the
Recognition of Prior Learning Form where a learner believes all learning outcomes for a course have already been met. Applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the
UCOL Te Pūkenga Academic Statute and other relavant
policies and procedures.
Application checklist
It will make the process easier if you prepare the following before you apply:
- National Student Number (NSN) (If you don't have a NSN, you may request one from NZQA, or you can supply a verified copy of your birth certificate, passport or Whakapapa statement.)
- Evidence of your highest level of academic achievement (and evidence of prior learning, if applicable)
- Evidence that you meet the entry requirements of the programme
- Check if you're eligible for additional support or a scholarship. If you're 19 years or younger, you may be eligible to enrol in one of our free Youth Transition programmes.
Note that you will need to provide any
verified documents in person, via post or email (not via the online application form).
Previous Related Programmes
The New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design Level 4 supersedes and takes the best from the following programme of study, which is no longer offered:
- Certificate in Art and Design