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Programmes

Whitecliffe offers 11 tertiary programmes in arts and design - from foundation bridging to postgraduate. Programmes range from 18 weeks to 4 years in duration. Majors include Graphic Design, Fashion Design, Photography, Film/Video, Arts Therapy, Arts Management and Fine Arts itself. Within the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, exit qualifications can be gained after each year successfully completed. To enrol in any programme students must meet the entry criteria.

To download a PDF of the Whitecliffe College Programme Structure please click the link at the bottom of the page

Exit Qualification:

Bridging Programmes

Foundation Certificate of Arts and Design

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Foundation Certificate of Arts and Design with English Language Assistance (1 Year Bridging Programme)

             

Undergraduate Programmes

Certificate of Arts and Design

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Preparatory Certificate of Arts and Design

                 

Diploma of Arts and Design in Fine Arts, Fashion Design, Graphic Design or Photography, Film/Video

                 

Advanced Diploma of Arts and Design in Fine Arts, Fashion Design, Graphic Design or Photography, Film/Video

                

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Fine Arts, Fashion Design, Graphic Design or Photography, Film/Video

                 

Postgraduate Programmes

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Master of Arts in Arts Therapy (MAAT)

Master of Arts in Arts Therapy Clinical (MAAT-Clinical)

Master of Arts in Arts Management (MAAM)

Programme Duration, NQF Level, and Entry Requirements:

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18 weeks (Level 4). 17 years in first year of study, IELTS 5.0 or equivalent. No portfolio. Next intake: 20 July 2009. Enrolment deadline is 17 July 2009.

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1 Year (Level 4). 18 Years in first year of study, IELTS 4.5 or equivalent. No portfolio. Next intake: 15 Feb 2010. Enrolment deadline is 31 Oct 2009 (late applications considered).

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Year One of BFA (Level 5). IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. NCEA Level 2 or equivalent. Portfolio. Next intake: 15 Feb 2010. Enrolment deadline is 31 Oct 2009 (late applications considered).

Year One of BFA (Level 5). IELTS 5.0 or equivalent. NCEA Level 2 or equivalent. Portfolio. Next intake: 15 Feb 2010. Enrolment deadline is 31 Oct 2009 (late applications considered).
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Year Two of BFA (Level 6). Certificate of Arts and Design or Recognition of Prior Learning. Portfolio. Next intake: 15 Feb 2010. Enrolment deadline is 31 Oct 2009.

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Year Three of BFA (Level 7). Diploma of Arts and Design or Recognition of Prior Learning, Portfolio, or Adv. Dip. in Digital Media from Natcoll Design Technology. Next intake: 15 Feb 2010. Enrolment deadline is 31 Oct 2009.

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Year Four of BFA (Level 7). Adv. Dip. of Arts and Design or Recognition of Prior Learning, Portfolio, or Adv. Dip. of Art and Design from D&A College of New Zealand. Next intake: 15 Feb 2010. Enrolment deadline is 31 Oct 2009.

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← 2 Years low-residency, or 3 Years low-residency for MAAT-Clinical (Level 9). Relevant Degree or equivalent, Recognition of Prior Learning, Portfolio for MFA.

For more details on how to apply, go to our Admissions section, or contact us at info@whitecliffe.ac.nz.

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