Course details

Bachelor of Creative Practice
Domestic tuition $6,800 per year
International tuition $22,200
NZQF Level 7

About the course

Start your career in the creative industries

Do you want to turn your creative passion and talent into a successful career? The Bachelor of Creative Practice has you covered.

It is New Zealand’s first project-based creative degree which sets you up for a job in the creative industries or almost any other vocation. Engaged in real-life and on-campus projects, you can explore a range of creative disciplines such as design, fashion, music, screen production or visual art. Throughout the programme you will specialise in your preferred creative area while also developing broader skills by enabling you to experience artistic disciplines. The degree is a well-rounded qualification that gives you transferable skills to boost your job prospects and help you stand out from the crowd.

You can kick off the degree by studying one of IDEAschool’s diplomas (Level 5 Diploma in Fashion, Arts and Design, Music or Screen Production) and then progress to Levels 6 and 7 of the degree.

Career and Study Opportunities

There is a huge variety of jobs depending on your specialisation and passion, including:

  • Artist: painter, printmaker, sculptor, illustrator, multimedia, ceramics, photographer, digital
  • Musician: singer, guitarist, producer, composer, sound technician
  • Film: director, producer, set designer, camera operator, scriptwriter, lighting technician
  • Designer: web, graphic, animation, character, spatial, costume, set, advertising, branding, fashion, furniture, landscape
  • Curator: public gallery, museum, community gallery, dealer gallery
  • Educator: secondary teacher, visitor engagement officer, workshop educator

You can also further your study pathway with an Honours or Master’s degree.

Academic Learning Services

Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.

We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.

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Hawke’s Bay Campus

About the provider

The Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) offers you over 160 qualifications from certificate and diploma, to degree and postgraduate level at campuses in Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti (Gisborne) and Auckland. Or learn at one of our Regional Learning Centres situated in Hastings, Maraenui, Ruatoria, Waipukurau and Wairoa. EIT Hawke's Bay is one of New Zealand's most attractive campuses with superb architecture and shaded outdoor areas for study on warm days. EIT Tairāwhiti two campuses are located in the heart of Gisborne, near the Taruheru River, and you can get more central than EIT Auckland location on Queen Street! When you choose to study at EIT you'll get the kind of experiences that will help you gain the knowledge and skills to get ahead, whether you want to break into your chosen career or change direction in life.

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