This qualification is for people wanting to gain foundation skills in creativity, including the ability to explore ideas in a range of conventions and media. Industries and other communities in Aotearoa New Zealand will benefit by having people who can use creative processes to experiment, communicate ideas and solve problems. Graduates will be able to apply skills with some guidance in experimentation, communication of ideas, problem solving, risk-taking and self-evaluation in different areas of work and communities. Course Content NZCC101 Drawing/Animation (Level 4) 10 Credits To introduce students to a range of approaches to cross-disciplinary practice-based research exploring drawing concepts and concerns through animation. NZCC102 Painting/Digital (level 4) 10 Credits To introduce students to a range of approaches to cross-disciplinary practice-based research exploring painting concepts and concerns through digital art making. NZCC103 Printmaking/Photography (level 4) 10 Credits To introduce students to a range of approaches to cross-disciplinary practice-based research exploring printmaking concepts and concerns through photography. NZCC104 Sculpture/Film (Level 4) 10 Credits To introduce students to a range of approaches to cross-disciplinary practice-based research exploring sculptural concepts and concerns through filmmaking. NZCC105 Art History and Theory (Level 4) 10 Credits To introduce students to a range of art historical and theoretical contexts and critical approaches to the visual arts with a focus on cross-disciplinary practices developing basic academic skills through active documentation and via a practice-based research approach. NZCC106 Professional Practices (Level 4) 10 Credits To introduce students to basic professional practices associated with the visual arts. Satisfactory Completion To satisfactorily complete the New Zealand Certificate in Creativity, and be awarded this qualification the student must successfully achieve: A minimum of 60 credits in accordance with the programme schedule for the New Zealand Certificate in Creativity (Level 4) The student will normally be expected to complete the New Zealand Certificate in Creativity (Level 4) full-time over one semester or part-time over one year Career Opportunities Graduates of this qualification will be able to: Investigate media and creative processes when producing own work Present work for review that shows evidence of the application of creative processes Examine the role of creativity in practical contexts to change or improve outcomes Explore own creative practice in relation to wider contexts Qualification Pathways For those interested in progressing onto further study in the area of Arts, the options at SIT include: Bachelor of Visual Arts New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 6) New Zealand Diploma in Arts and Design (Level 5)