Creative industries like art are a vital part of the New Zealand economy - and fun to work in too! Rapid advances in communication technologies are increasing people's access to, and expectations of, high quality design and products. Let us help you be at the forefront of the creative scene. Our programmes are taught by industry experts and provide you with all the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.

Fashion

Want to work in the exciting world of fashion? Start your career with one of our fashion design programmes, taught by award-winning tutors. Our courses are renowned for producing some of the best fashion students in the country; winning at major New Zealand fashion awards year after year.

Join the ranks of our successful graduates and become a designer, merchandiser, pattern drafter, production assistant or buyer in the growing fashion industry.

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Certificate in Fashion Studies (Apparel Manufacture) Level 3
Diploma in Design (Fashion) Level 6
Bachelor of Design (Fashion)

Graphic Design

Our graphic design programmes have been created with input from the graphics industry, so you'll be learning skills that are directly related to work opportunities. You'll learn creative and technical design skills from tutors experienced in illustration, advertising, print, press, web design and multimedia.

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Certificate in Computer Graphic Design Level 4
Diploma in Design (Graphic) Level 6

Music & Performing Arts

Open up your career opportunities in the creative arts and media industries. Bay of Plenty Polytechnic's music programmes allow you to gain practical knowledge of audio engineering, music production, performance, composition, theory and much more. If music is your first love, these are the programmes for you. Find out more about our graduates and students, our tutors and facilities. Have a look at our Gig Guide and mark your calendars.

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Tioriori - Certificate in Music Production and Performance Level 5
Te Kamakama - Diploma in Music Production and Performance Level 6

Radio Broadcasting

Interested in radio broadcasting as a career? These programmes are practically based and taught by our industry experts. You'll put on live radio shows and get production training in studios that utilise the latest digital technology.

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