Bachelor of Applied Arts, NorthTec, Whangārei

BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS

Bachelor of Applied Arts (Visual or Digital Arts) This three-year visual arts degree provides opportunities to work in 2D, 3D and Digital Arts. It is distinctive in its emphasis on research-based practice and the interdisciplinary connections that are developed throughout all aspects of the programme. The students gain the ability to explore a wide variety of artistic techniques including: • Drawing • Intermedia • Sculpture • Ceramics • Printmaking • Photography • Graphic design • Digital arts. Students will use theory, practice, industry experience and project work to continue developing as creative lateral-thinking problem solvers in a wide range of artistic fields. Front cover: Roz Craw

TUTORIAL STAFF Lisa Clunie Artist/Photographer Murray Gibbs Artist/Sculptor Faith McManus Artist/Printmaker Ellie Smith Artist/Photographer Jade Morgan Digital Artist Jason Povey Digital Artist/Graphic Designer Kim Newall Digital Artist

GRADUATE PROFILE - Joshua Bradshaw \"My interest in drawing and art led me to take a gap year to save money before I started studying, knowing this would be a big step. I chose to do the Bachelor of Applied Arts (BAA) because it meant I could stay with my family and begin my career as a creative graphic designer.\" \"I chose NorthTec because of the convenience of having a degree opportunity based in Whangārei in the field I wanted to work in. My favourite thing about NorthTec was the tutors - not only are they helping you learn but they get to know you. The support from them was the best experience because they consistently pushed me to do better. \"It was great to meet the amazing artists that spoke at our artist talks too.\" \"The BAA was the first step towards my career and has been foundational in terms of applying the skills I have learnt to my current career. I intend on enrolling in a Master of Design.\" \"Since graduating from the BAA, I am working as a Graphic Designer and I intent to con- tinue in this field. In the long term, my dream position would be a Creative Design Direc- tor in a major company, leading projects with a large team!\"

\"You don't need to go far to do well, but you do need to put in the effort wherever you do go.\"

Brody Laurenson

TOI TE PITO FACILITIES Visual Arts MAC computer lab Digital Media MAC computer lab Graphics studio Lighting studio Photographic darkroom 3 printmaking studios Clay/glass studio Sculpture studio Machine workshop Lecture rooms Year 3 studios Exhibition & critique space The Geoff Wilson Gallery Whakairo/Carving Rauangi/ Māori visual arts Raranga/ Māori weaving

BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS - YEAR 1 (Level 5) Full-time students study the compulsory core classes and select two studio classes for each semester. Full-time or part-time options are available. Semester 1 Semester 2 Core classes (compulsory for full time) Core classes (compulsory for full time) Art in History Pacific Studies Approaches to Drawing Drawing & the Creative Process CORE CLASSES Art in History 51001 This is not a chronological review and study of European Art History. You will select specific art in history that is relevant to your own studio practice. You will also put your own art and art by others into history, and by doing so, you will develop your own critical and analytical skills. Pacific Studies 51002 This course introduces students to the history, culture and art of Pacific people. Students will develop an awareness of issues relating to the use of Pacific imagery in contemporary art and design. The course aims to encourage an awareness and appreciation of cultural difference. Approaches to Drawing 51011 Drawing is a fundamental art process. Learning about different approaches to drawing is liberating. Explore the visual effects of wet and dry media, and see how these can be applied to a wide variety of disciplines and skills. Drawing and the Creative Process 51012 Drawing is a powerful tool in creativity and learning and it is a way of visualising ideas. It is fundamental to a variety of different art practices. As a creative process, regular drawing will help you understand your world from a variety of different viewpoints. A range of wet and dry media will be explored in this class.



Shirah Andrews STUDIO ELECTIVE CLASSES - YEAR 1 Select two for each Semester: Semester 1: Social Media in Practice Photography: (at) The Moment Digital Graphics for Screen Sculpture Printmaking - Intaglio Semester 2: Web Design Interactive Design Photography: In Black and White Clay/Glass Graphic Design 1A

Social Media in Practice Social media is one the most major influences of our modern time. Understand the principles required to develop relevant social media content effectively and responsibly. Investigate digital law and social media strategies occurring in New Zealand and internationally. Digital Graphics for Screen Use industry standard design software with an introduction to video production by developing colour and compositional design skills for digital imagery and interactive media design. Web Design Design and create simple online designs considering functionality, layouts and image optimisation. Gain an understanding of what’s involved with working with clients. Interactive Design Plan and develop interactive projects and a basic interactive website using web based technology. Photography: (at) The Moment More than 300 million photos get uploaded to the internet every day. Learn how to make digital photographs that stand out and what your digital camera can do by using industry-standard editing and post-production procedures. You will need your own manual film SLR camera for this course. Photography: in Black and White Produce contemporary images through experimentation with traditional darkroom processes and digital black and white techniques. You will need your own manual film SLR camera for this course. Clay/Glass In this practical studio class, students will explore ceramic and glass casting processes and techniques to produce a variety of three-dimensional forms. Sculpture Central to all sculpture is the connection that occurs between body, object/subject and space. This class will involve the process of building and assembling objects in space, or objects that articulate space. Graphic Design 1A Create and design with the Adobe Suite. Learn about the tools of the trade and the design industry. Printmaking – Intaglio: An exciting introduction to a variety of non-toxic intaglio printmaking techniques including drypoint, collagraph and polymer etching.

BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS - YEAR 2 (Level 6) Full-time students study the compulsory core classes and select two studio classes for each semester. Full-time or part-time options are available. CORE CLASSES Semester 2 Core class (compulsory for full time) Semester 1 Issues in Contemporary Art & Deign Core class (compulsory for full time) Aotearoa/New Zealand Art and Design STUDIO ELECTIVE CLASSES Year 2 studio electives are offered by which chosen field is selected. Visit www.northtec.ac.nz for further information. Options include: Studio Exploration - 3D Media Photography: in Context Photography: Viewfinder Space and Materials Intermedia Printmaking – Open Studio Graphic Design 2A Mobile Device Technology Animation, Motion Graphics and VFX Sound and Moving Image Digital Game Design

BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS YEAR 3 - Level 7 The final year of the Bachelor of Applied Arts is offered as a full- time programme. All courses are compulsory and drawn together in studio work developed in a subject of the individual student's choice. All these classes are compulsory Semester 1 Independent Studio 1 Exhibition 1 Contextual Studies Semester 2 Independent Studio 2 Final Exhibition Grant Matthews

GRADUATE PROFILE - Paora Tiatoa I had been painting houses for 10 years, then one day I saw an ad for NorthTec in the news- paper and so I applied. Here I am – an artist 9 years later! The best aspects of studying for me were my classmates and the tutors, without either for me, it would have been nothing. The standout of my time at NorthTec was learning new things that took me outside my comfort zone, the field trips and the photography darkroom. There were many challenges during my study. I was dealing with the good the bad and the ugly during the time I was at NorthTec and my study gave me a glimpse of hope. The main surprise for me was switching from an abstract painting medium to printmaking. I then combined my love of both to create abstract contemporary art. I am still learning about myself within my practice. In my last year of study I came across a Māori hair comb (Heru) that belongs to the British Museum. The Heru stars in my portfolio of work and I want to be part of a group to one day bring it home to Aotearoa. I can only be visible by producing new work. No work no change. In 2019, my work led me to feature in a documentary filmed by a Spanish film crew from Madrid. They paid me too! I also received a grant to start a new website, so I know the best is yet to come. My advice to aspiring artists is: Being an artist and being in the art world to try make a living are two totally different things. Be true to yourself - no matter what - even if your friends, family, haters and lovers don’t understand you. If you can’t be true to yourself, what can you really be true to? Where there’s a no there’s a yes, eventually. Search, seek out the internal shift within yourself to become a higher version of yourself as an artist. Finally, art is fun. If it’s not fun it’s not worth it.

\"if we act and dream big with discipline and determination we will act and think bigger\"

Geoff Harris

EXTRAS Lunchtime talks by visiting artists Geoff Wilson Gallery Noho Marae Environmental workshops off-site Field trips to Auckland galleries & art festivals Participation in local festivals - Art Beat - Ngā Puhi Festival Workshops by visiting artists Class group art commissions

CHECK US OUT For all semester dates and class schedules, please check out our website, Facebook page, or contact us via email or phone for a prospectus. www.northtec.ac.nz/programmes/applied-arts www.facebook.com/NorthTecArts www.facebook.com/geoffwilsongallery email: [email protected] call us on 0800 162 100 Alternatively you can visit us at Toi te Pito, the arts precinct in the centre of the Raumanga Campus, Gate 3, Raumanga Valley Rd, Whangārei. Leigh Tawharu

APPLICATION PROCESS • Contact NorthTec for a BAA enrolment pack • Complete enrolment form (online or post) • Portfolio interview with Applied Arts tutors • Receive letter of acceptance/conditional/rejection • Return confirmation of acceptance • Payment of fee or student loan application Programme timetables will be sent out at the beginning of each semester and upon acceptance to the programme Jacinta Hailes

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS All applicants must: • Be at least 16 years or over (unless an exemption has been granted) at the commencement of the programme; and • Have attained one of the following: • NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance; or • Successfully completed the New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design, or an equivalent art/design qualification (60 credits at Level 4); or • Have proof of relevant experience equivalent to a Level 4 art/design qualification; and • Submit a portfolio that shows skills in drawing and art/design. The portfolio should demonstrate artistic ability in relevant art/design practice, including but not limited to, photography/graphic design/digital media arts and design/sculpture/whakairo/raranga/painting/ printmaking/drawing. Applicants for whom English is not their first language must achieve an IELTS academic score of 6.0, with no band less than 5.5, or equivalent from a recognised alternative English proficiency test. COSTS The domestic fees are approximately $7,000 - $8,000 incl. GST per full-time year of study. Unlike many other arts programmes all the basic materials for classes and field trips are provided by your materials fee. It is expected there will also be specific materials that you will want to purchase for yourself. Photography: You will need to own a suitable camera to study photography. Contact the photography department for further details. Courses and programmes may be cancelled, postponed or have their content or configuration changed from time to time (including during the academic year) at the discretion of NorthTec. Refer to our website for terms and conditions www.northtec.ac.nz.

Joe Paikea

“Committing to study gave me the opportunity to contemplate things that mattered to me and gave me the confidence to rediscover what I was good at.\"

GRADUATE PROFILE - Megan Dickinson Director & Curator at MD Gallery “Twenty years ago I had the idea to open a gallery but I put it aside until now. I opened the MD Gallery in downtown Whangārei in mid-2017, and for me it’s all about curating. I’ve been cu- rating since I was a child. I worked as a florist and taught floristry for 15 years but I wanted to curate art. Deciding to complete a degree in Applied Arts was a real turning point for me. “The tutors were practising artists themselves with solid reputations and they were beyond ded- icated in sharing their wealth of knowledge and experience. When I finished the degree in 2014 I went into recovery mode for a while, then I entered the Corban’s Art Awards and won second place in the sculpture section. That reawoke my creativity. “At around that time I started work at The Shutter Room as a curator and was there for a couple of years. I exhibited some of my own photograms (photos made without a camera) and installa- tions there. The transition from The Shutter Room to running my own gallery was prompted by turning 50. It was an ‘if not now…when?’ moment, so I started looking for premises and found this high-foot-traffic site in Rust Ave. Over 2 years on and I am still loving it.\" “I curate both group and solo shows here, mostly for Whangārei artists, ranging from emerging to established. There’s been a gap in Whangārei for a fine art gallery space and I’m now provid- ing that space. I’m into making connections between the viewer and artist, and showing viewers how to hang a mix of photographs, paintings and prints together. \"Looking forward now, I aim to build my client base locally, nationally and internationally.\"

Bachelor of Applied Arts [email protected] www.facebook.com/NorthTecArts www.northtec.ac.nz Freephone 0800 162 100 Chris Dion