Certificate in Arts In Graphic Design

University of Canterbury

The Certificate in Arts (CertArts) is designed for you to study at university level without having to commit to several years of study. It is also an option if you want to take a few courses for interest, or study part-time. Study Involve: Study from a range of subjects which offer field trips, real-world case studies, projects, and more. Complete four standard courses of your choice at 100 and/or 200-level in no more than two subjects. This Certificate can be studied full-time in 6 months or part-time for up to 5 years. Can be used as a pathway to the Diploma in Arts or the Bachelor of Arts with the ability to transfer your credits to those degrees. Learn to work as a graphic designer with a nuanced understanding of the role design plays in giving form to ideology. This subject is available as part of UC's Bachelor of Fine Arts, or as a minor in UC's general bachelor's degrees, designed to teach you traditional and digital methods for creating visual arts that can be used in creative or business industries. Graphic Design students at UC have a reputation for being actively involved in Ōtautahi Christchurch's thriving arts scene and generating studio practice for national and international creative communities. Study Involve: Develop broad visual communication, technical software, and studio-based skills. Create your own portfolio working across multiple outputs - image and text design, print and online media, business branding, and more. Join a close-knit community with many opportunities for practical work experience with Ōtautahi Christchurch's creative networks. Seminars by staff, advancing students, and visiting practitioners examining emerging technologies and current issues in graphic design.

Faculty of Arts