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Learn how to craft ideas and tell stories through still and moving images, text, sound, and interactive media. You will develop industry-ready skills during this hands-on programme and have the chance to practise these during community and client-driven projects that focus on positive social and environmental change. In year one, you’ll study a broad range of different media to discover where your strengths lie before choosing your speciality for years two and three. DomesticDuration
3 Years Full-time 6 Years Part-time Level
7
Credits
360
Fees
$9,016
*Approximate first year tuition fee – see Fees section for more info.
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Intakes
February
InternationalDuration
3 Years Full-time 6 Years Part-time Level
7
Credits
360
Fees
$19,000
*Approximate first year fee with study grant discount – check your eligibility for this fee in the Fees section below.
Delivery
On campus
Location
Dunedin
Intakes
February
What You StudyAn Otago Polytechnic design degree allows you to develop specialist and transferable skills that are sought after by employers but also well-suited to entrepreneurship and self-employment. You'll graduate as a work-ready designer with strengths in your chosen design field. You'll also have an understanding of your responsibilities as a designer, learning to design better experiences, create more responsive products and services and consider people, planet and place in the process. Throughout your degree, you'll have the opportunities to work with design students from other disciplines and develop communication, organisational and collaboration skills through electives, interdisciplinary, individual and team-based projects. Benefits of studying with us
CoursesYear oneWe want you to have a broad skill set so, in year one, you'll study a little bit of everything from a wide range of subjects. In the first half of your degree, you'll develop and advance skills and see where your strengths lie before you choose your specialty pathway for years two and three. Subjects include:
Year twoStart to specialise with pathways in graphic design, photography and illustration, to web, apps, film and photography or our new visual design for games path. Gain more in-depth skills then apply them using design strategies relevant to your media. At the end of year two, you'll be working in teams on your first client-based project. Year threeTake your designing to the next level through a combination of group and individual projects, client-based and independent, in the media (or combination) of your choice. By the end of the year, you'll have built up a portfolio that will help you take the next step in your design career. Further study optionsAdvance your design skills with our:
Or expand your career prospects with a graduate teacher training programme. WorkloadYour workloadThere is an emphasis throughout the three-year programme on the development of independent learning skills. This is reflected in the decrease of directed hours over the three years, with an expectation that by the end of year three, you will be an independent learner. Hours are allocated as follows, based on a 32-week academic year:
EntryEntry requirements
If you do not hold the above qualifications, you must demonstrate equivalent qualifications/experience. Mature applicants with work and life experience are encouraged to apply.
English Language requirements
If you need to improve your English Language skills, we offer a wide range of English programmes. Provisional entryA school leaver or an adult applicant who does not meet all the entry criteria may be given provisional entry to year 1 at the discretion of the Head of School.
Successful applicants will be informed before the end of the year and be sent detailed information on enrolment procedures, loans, starting dates for the following year and any information that might be required to facilitate a smooth introduction to the programme. Selection processWe select people according to a range of criteria. If we have more eligible applicants than places available, we might put you on a waiting list and we may ask you to come in for an interview to discuss your portfolio. Your portfolioA portfolio is a selection of work that shows your creative potential and passion for your chosen design specialty. It can include examples from your school or your own projects at home or in the community. You need to submit a portfolio when you apply for this programme unless you meet the criteria for automatic entry or get portfolio ‘pre-approval’. 1. Automatic portfolio approval – no portfolio needed
Note: When you apply online and are asked to upload a portfolio, you can either upload a copy of your NCEA results, or upload a note that says “I qualify for automatic entry”. We’ll then verify that with NZQA. 2. Portfolio pre-approval – show ‘work in progress’
Don't meet the entry requirements?No problem. We have a couple of pathway programmes that will help you build the skills and degree-level portfolio you need to apply for the Bachelor of Design (Communication). New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4) - starting in February every year
New Zealand Certificate in Digital Media and Design (Level 4) - starting in July every year
By studying both of these Level 4 certificates, you'll have the well-rounded skills you need to undertake degree-level study. FeesDomestic feesFirst year
Standard
$9,016
Second year
Standard
$9,016
Third year
Standard
$9,016
International feesFirst year
With study grant discount
$19,000
First year
Standard
$26,000
Second year
Standard
$26,000
Third year
Standard
$26,000
Additional costsPlease contact the School of Design for a list of equipment, textbooks and resources you'll need to buy for this programme. Email info@op.ac.nz or phone 0800 762 786. Multi-year feesThe tuition fees shown above are approximate only. There may be a slight fee increase per year once Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) rules and guidelines are applied. These fees also don’t include additional costs or living costs. ApplicationHow to applyTo apply for this programme just click the blue 'Apply now' button above. Applications are preferred by 30 November. Late applications will be accepted if spaces are still available, after which waitlists will apply. You'll need to submit a portfolio when you apply for this programme unless you meet the criteria for automatic entry or get portfolio ‘pre-approval’. Find out what you need to include in your portfolio, what we're looking for, and how to submit it. Get in touch0800 762 786
International +64 3 477 3014
Email: info@op.ac.nz
https://www.op.ac.nz/programmes/nzqa/bachelor-of-design-communication
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