Industry/Careers Partnerships & Pathways
Partnerships & Pathways
PATHWAYS - HIGHER EDUCATION
D&A qualifications are nationally and internationally recognised. although most graduates head straight into the creative industry's workforce, some students wish to continue their undergraduate or post-graduate studies at other tertiary institutions.
D&A has strong institutional relationships that make pathways to higher education straightforward.
The College has assisted students complete their design degrees at the following institutions. Entry is assessed based on portfolios.
- Whitecliffe College of Art and Design, Auckland
- Central St Martins Fashion College, London
- Joe Blasco School of Makeup, Hollywood
- Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
- Graduate School of Education
- Christchurch College of Education
- Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
- Lincoln University
- Massey University
- Otago Polytechnic
- Victoria University
- Auckland University of Technology
- Dick Smith Prosthetics Course
- Canterbury University
- Goldsmith University of London
INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS
Internships, work experience and 'live' briefs are integrated into D&A courses. These experiences provide students with the opportunities to understand and be part of the working world of design and arts.
D&A arranges internships, work experience or 'live' brief opportunities for students annually. Many of these experiences lead to important industry contacts or full-time employment outcomes.
D&A has a work placement service dedicated to providing students with career guidance as well as employment assistance, and a business studies component is included in each course. D&A's Industry and Student Liaison officer critiques CVs, cover letters, conducts mock interviews and profiles opportunities weekly on the D&A website.
COMMUNITY PROJECTS
D&A Community Projects
D&A students are frequently out in the community gaining experience and assisting with design and arts projects.
D&A Exhibitions
Throughout the year students from D&A hold exhibitions in the College galleries. At the conclusion of each course, students get to show their final work to industry representatives and the public in their graduate exhibition. This provides the opportunity for students to present their portfolios for employment purposes.
D&A Fashion & Visual Show
The Fashion and Visual Show is a collaboration of talent from fashion and makeup students that culminates in a show of work to the public and key industry groups.
D&A Sponsorship
D&A is committed to developing and promoting design and arts through the sponsorship of local and national events.