Arts & Design  

Have you got a passion for arts and design? How about exploring creativity in a practical and fun way.

You will get to spend time working in the NMIT Art and Design studios, experimenting with different materials, processes and techniques. Begin your artistic journey by gaining a range of skills in clay making, Photoshop, digital photography and printmaking.

This course is taught in NMIT’s purpose-built, award winning arts and media facility where all creative students come together under one roof. NMIT has the most up-to-date technologies at hand to get you started in your creative career and will provide the support and expertise to help you develop your artistic passion!

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Student Stories

Zoe Watts

Arts and Design

I am in Year 13 and decided to enrol on the Art and Design Trades Academy course as I wanted to expand my learning. At the start of the year, I was a bit nervous about the thought of leaving school so by doing this course it has given me the confidence to be more independent, and I have had heaps of fun as well.

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Find out more about what you will learn in the programme

On completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of methods and ideas from established practice appropriate to design.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of methods and ideas from established practice appropriate to printmaking.
  • Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to printmaking.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of methods and ideas from established practice appropriate to photography.
  • Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to photography.

Note: Some unit standards may change. Final information on the standards specific to your course will be available prior to starting your programme.

Key Details

NCEA:
Level 2 and 3
Starts:
February 2026
Time:

9.10am to 2.20pm Fridays

Provider:
NMIT
Location:

NMIT Nelson

Note: If circumstances change there could be mixed models of delivery e.g online, face to face one day per week or block options.

Training Pathways

  • Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 5)
  • Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 6)
  • Bachelor of Computer – Generated Imagery (CGI)
  • Bachelor of Arts, Media and Design

Employment Opportunities

  • Graphic Designer
  • Printmaker
  • Marketing and Promotion
  • Illustrator
  • Social Media Manager
  • Photographer
  • Teacher
  • Fashion Designer
  • Videographer
  • Occupational Therapist
  • Interior Designer
  • Architect
  • Art Director
  • Jeweller
  • Media Producer
  • Journalist
  • Animator/Digital Artist
  • Florist

Would you like to apply?

If this sounds like you, get in touch with your Trades Academy Co-ordinator at your school or or apply online.
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