ACADEMIC PATHWAY
Provides a guaranteed pathway to other courses offered at the Design and Arts College of New Zealand.*

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Open entry. No portfolio required.

INDIVIDUAL COURSE COMPONENTS
Drawing, life drawing, painting, photography, print media, three dimensional studies, principles of design, fibre arts, critical studies digital media, portfolio development.

The Foundation course is an intensive twenty week course of fulltime study. It is designed to give students confidence to develop the skills necessary to begin study at tertiary level. It brings students with little or no prior experience up to speed, or improves existing skills in the development of visual arts.

Throughout the course, students will become increasingly aware of and are encouraged to explore some key techniques of visual expression, with components in drawing, life drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, three-dimensional studies, spatial design, fibre arts and digital imaging.

In addition to studio practice, students develop an understanding of the terminology used to describe and interpret works of art. They are encouraged to develop critical thought processes and research skills when reviewing their work and the work of others.

The course concludes with the development of a portfolio of work that prepares students who want to further their study at D&A or another tertiary institution. Graduates emerge with a well-rounded appreciation of the visual arts and cultural values, and a solid basis of experience from which to explore future study or career options.

All students who successfully complete the Foundation course are guaranteed a place on D&A certificate or diploma courses.*

*Academic entry requirements must be met before acceptance into some courses