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Visual Arts and Design at Whitireia features traditional and digital streams of art and design, and incorporates jewellery, textiles, printmaking, motion graphics, 3D and graphic design.

  • Diploma in Digital Design

    Learn about publication design, digital photography, illustration, package design, motion graphics, 3D modelling and animation! Get a solid foundation in drawing and design process. LEVEL 5

  • Diploma in Jewellery Design

    Focus on design process and techniques of jewellery making in this course. Develop your ideas about body adornment. LEVEL 5

  • Diploma in Digital Design and Multi-media

    Develop your abilities in design to produce a professional portfolio specialising in print, web or motion. Publication design, digital illustration, branding and identity, web interactive design and 3D modelling animation, graphic design options. LEVEL 6

  • Certificate in Mastercraft

    Designed for practising artists, designers or craft practitioners wishing to hone their skill base and work with expert tutors and visiting artists. LEVEL 5

  • Certificate in Graphic Design

    Get the practical skills you need in computer graphics and design to work in desktop publishing or move on to further study. LEVEL 4

  • Certificate in Digital Media

    Gain experience of 3D modelling, animation, web design, computer graphics, desktop publishing, video and multi-media production on this course. Develop drawing skills and research skills to extract ideas from art and design history. LEVEL 4

  • Bachelor of Applied Arts (Visual Arts and Design)

    Gain professional skills in paint, print making, jewellery, textiles, sculpture, carving and other art forms. Digital media and multi-media are also options. Create a major body of work in your final year. LEVEL 7

  • Certificate in Practical Photography

    If you're a keen beginner or an experienced amateur photographer, or are thinking about making it your career, this course will help you explore the art [in partnership with The Photo School]. LEVEL 4

  • Certificate in Advanced Photography

    Learn how to capture (and process) classic photographs in this course which includes studio photography, modern digital photography, alternative processing and darkroom techniques [in partnership with The Photo School]. LEVEL 5

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Taboo & Speak 2 

Whitireia jewellery students are showcasing their latest creations and launching the 2011/2012 jewellery catalogue.
 
Opening: Tuesday 17th April, 6PM, Thistle Hall, 293 Cuba Street
Opening hours: 17th-22nd April ~ 10am-6pm

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Driven: Whitireia Visual Arts Exhibition 2010

Your are invited to the end of year exhibtion from the students of Whitireia's Visual Arts and Design programme.

Running from 19 November 2010 - 8 January 2011
Opening: 19 November - 5:30 pm

Pataka Museum of Arts & Cultures

Cnr Norrie and Parumoana St, Porirua (04) 237 1511

www.pataka.org.nz

Whitireia Student Contemporary Jewellery Auction

The Annual 2010 Whitireia Student Contemporary Jewellery Auction will be held at Mighty Mighty with National Radio Presenter Kim Hill controlling the hammer as auctioneer. Donated contemporary jewellery is being sent from all over New Zealand for the event including pieces from contemporary jewellery practitioners  Peter Deckers, Matthew McIntyre Wilson and Owen Mapp.  Progressive new wave pieces will go home with the highest bidder on the night, the money raised will go towards the printing of the students 2010 catalogue. The event is an amazing opportunity to walk away with an original piece from established names in contemporary jewellery and emerging artists.

Proceeds will go to the printing costs of the 2010 Jewellery Catalogue, called ‘The Complete Question Mark’

Enjoy entertainment and flowing drinks as the doors open from 5pm where you can view the work. Kim Hill will begin the auction proceedings 6.30pm sharp.

Event: Whitireia Student Contemporary Jewellery Auction
Presenter/Auctioneer: Kim Hill
Date: November 18th 2010
Time: 6pm till 8pm (Auction begins 6.30pm sharp)
Venue: Viewing of work on display at Mighty Mighty, 104 Cuba St, Wellington

View work at the Jewels of Whitireia website.

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