Painting, Printmaking and Drawing major – Bachelor of Visual Arts Te Tohu Paetahi mō Toi Ataata

Year 1

In the first semester, you’ll study core courses that introduce you to fundamental visual arts principles and processes. You’ll focus on basic 2D and 3D media, materials and processes; visual language, contemporary and historical visual arts contexts, and the importance of mātauranga Māori.

In your second semester you’ll take your first painting, printmaking and drawing course, which is your chance to explore contemporary theories, concepts and techniques in our supportive wānanga/studio environment. You’ll also start your courses from your second major, your minor(s) or elective courses.

Semester 1 courses

• VSAR504 Core Studio (30 points)
• VSAR505 Visual Arts Contexts (15 points)
• DIGD507 Mahitahi | Collaborative Practices (15 points)

Semester 1 courses

• VSAR506 Studio 1: Image and Mark Making (30 points)
• Plus two courses* from your second major, your minor(s) or elective courses

Year 2

You deepen your knowledge of painting, printmaking and drawing practices and conventions. Based in our collaborative wānanga/studio environment, you’ll explore analogue and digital materials, concepts and technologies, and critical theories within a contemporary visual arts context.

Semester 1 courses

• VSAR608 Studio 2: Materials and Media (30 points)
• Plus two courses* from your second major, your minor(s) or elective courses

Semester 2 courses

• VSAR609 Studio 3: Painting, Printmaking and Drawing (30 points)
• Plus two courses* from your second major, your minor(s) or elective courses

Year 3

You continue to advance your understanding of painting, printmaking and drawing processes, technologies and techniques, working in our collaborative wānanga/studio environment. In your final semester you apply what you’ve learnt in a practice-based project and further your understanding of what to expect from a career in the art industry.

Semester 1 courses

• VSAR708 Studio 4: Expanded Painting, Printmaking and Drawing (30 points)
• Plus two courses* from your second major, your minor(s) or elective courses

Semester 2 courses

• VSAR706 Integrated Visual Arts Practices (45 points)
• VSAR707 Professional Contexts (15 points)

_{*Two 15-point courses or one 30-point course.}

If you started your studies in the Bachelor of Visual Arts before 2024, the courses you need to complete are a little different. Find out what courses you need to take to complete your qualification if you started in 2023 or earlier.

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