VISUAL ARTS AND DESIGN
12 weeks intensive foundation course in Visual Arts
Ama Digital
Ama Training Group has collaborated with One Six Eight Media to form Ama Digital.
One Six Eight Media are specialists in the Digital Creative Arts. The company was founded by entertainment veterans who have worked in Feature Film, Television, Gaming and VFX. The company has accumulated a number of high profile clientele and cultivated relationships with numerous Government agencies.
Ama Training alongside One Six Eight are in the process of creating a suite of industry relevant training in the Digital Arts space.
This is an exciting venture as Ama Digital will open up a variety of training and employment opportunities in the Digital Arts field for our rangatahi.
Please check out our current Foundation Course below.
Course Information
For more information on tailored visual arts and design courses please contact Mike Murray or download our brochure below:
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Visual Arts and Design Foundation Course
We are offering a 12 weeks intensive foundation course in Visual Arts. Course will contain lessons in fundamental and advanced drawing and draughting techniques, before moving onto a digital component.
Candidate Profile
ESSENTIAL
At least 1 year of NCEA (or equivalent) in Art with
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Basic understanding of human anatomy
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Basic understanding of 1, 2 & 3 point perspective
SECONDARY SKILLS & QUALITIES
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Good color vision - basic understanding of primary colors
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Basic experience in various art mediums, including traditional and digital
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Basic experience with some digital art apps
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Basic knowledge of acting skills
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Conceptualising skills - the ability to depict a scene through visual means
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Observation skills - A good eye for detail and picking up on subtleties
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Good critical thinking skills, problem solving
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Ability to take direction and respond positively to feedback
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Patience and stamina to work on painstaking detailed designs
Aspiring artists/animators with a creative mind and strong visual imagination,
Curriculum
WEEK 1 & 2
Drawing theory (3 hours daily)
Exploring drawing exercises that teach techniques in perceiving what one sees in different ways than they are use to.
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Contour drawing
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Negative Spaces
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Perspective and proportion
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The relationship between Light and Shadow
Introduction to Life Drawing (2 hours daily)
Understanding the fundamentals of the human face and figure.
WEEK 3 - 6
Fundamental lessons in Still Life studies
Running concurrently with Life Drawing lessons and Drafting & Technical Drawing.
Still life studies (3 hours daily)
Basic Shapes - 2D drawing techniques to create 3D shapes.
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Complex shapes - Applying lesson one to advances shapes, fit bowl/meal setting/ household objects
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Plant/floral arrangements - simple and complex arrangements
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Animal pieces - studying
Life Drawing (2 hours daily)
Understanding the fundamentals of the human face and figure.
WEEK 7 - 10
Advanced lessons in Still Life studies running concurrently with Life Drawing lessons and Drafting & Technical Drawing
Life Drawing (2 hours daily)
Understanding the fundamentals of the human face and figure.
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The human face and figure in perspective human form
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Light and Shadow and its effect on the
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Portrait Drawing
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Understanding the human form in motion.
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Color
Drafting and Technical Drawing (3 hours daily)
Understanding the fundamentals of perspective.
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Advanced perspective - landscapes and cityscapes
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Free hand architect sketching
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Basic architectural techniques
WEEK 11 - 12
Life Drawing (2 hours sessions 3 days a week)
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Understanding the fundamentals of the human face and figure perspective
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The human face and figure in
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Light and Shadow and its effect on the human form.
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Portrait Drawing
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Understanding the human form in motion.
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Color
Introduction to 3D Modelling (3 - 4 hours daily)
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Applying skills and techniques learned in weeks 1-10 and applying to digital format.
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Introduction to various industry software, including: Maya & Blender
New Zealand Certificate in Digital Media and Design - (Level 3)
This foundation programme is aimed at those beginning their journey within the digital media and design industries. The purpose of this qualification is to introduce ākonga to a range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge for these industries.
Graduates of this qualification will have gained practical knowledge and skills for additional studies, or to be able to work under limited supervision within the digital media and design industries.
Course overview
DM2690 Module 1: Professional Practices – 5 credits
DM2691 Module 2: Development and conceptualising – 12 credits
DM2692 Module 3: Production – 25 credits
DM2693 Module 4: Compositions – 10 credits
DM2694 Module 5: Post-production – 8 credits
People graduating from this programme will be able to:
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Apply a range of technical skills and technologies to produce and present creative work in digital media and design contexts
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Apply professional practices and creative processes of discovery, conceptualisation review, iteration, prototyping and presentation to design solutions in response to a digital media and design brief.
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Apply knowledge of the elements and principles of digital media design to review the quality of creative work
The qualification provides a pathway from:
- National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) (Level 2) [Ref: 0973]
- New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 2) [Ref: 2625].
Graduates of this qualification may progress to:
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New Zealand Certificate in Digital Media and Design (Level 4) [Ref: 2629]
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New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4) [Ref: 2627]
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New Zealand Certificate in Fashion (Level 4) [Ref: 2630]
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New Zealand Certificate in Creativity (Level 4) [Ref: 2869].
This qualification is primarily intended to provide a pathway to further education rather than employment. Graduates may gain work experience in digital media and design roles.
Entry requirements
Eligible learners must be one of the following:
(i) a Domestic Student, or
(ii) an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident currently residing in New Zealand.
Please note:
All eligible candidates will be interviewed prior to enrolment to ensure the programme is suitable and meets the needs of the candidates.
Duration
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24 weeks part time
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25 hours per week
Credits
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60 Credits