Toi Whakaari New Zealand Drama School
Bachelor Of Design (Stage & Screen)
The Bachelor of Design (Stage & Screen) is an intensive practical course covering the essential skills to design set and costume for traditional performance on both the stage and screen, alongside developing critical and ideation skills for work that expands notions of performance in the 21st Century. The course takes up to 12 students a year to ensure high levels of individualised learning and opportunities.
You will learn Performance Design through a range of practical workshops, intellectual enquiry, studio-based and collaborative projects.
Year 1:
Practical design skills – performance technology labs, manual and digital drawing towards the realisation conceptual ideas
Conceptual projects in Costume Design and Production Design
Critical design studies – analysis of screen and live arts
Year 2:
Assistant designer on in-house productions
Specialised experimental Design-led projects
Intern to professional companies and designers of your choice
Conceptual projects in Design for film and live event
Year 3
Lead designer on theatre and a film production
Self-directed research project
Internship and graduation exhibition
Prerequisites
Entry to the Bachelor of Design (Stage and Screen) is by application, portfolio and interview. We welcome ambitious individuals who can identify and seize opportunities to make a positive impact in the arts sector to apply.
Personal Statement Info:
We invite all applicants to submit a Personal Statement that shares their personal experiences and values, motivations, and aspirations:
- Drawing on your own lived experience, can you describe your personal background and share any significant cultural or artistic influences that have shaped your values and worldview
- What are your aspirations for personal and artistic growth during your time at Toi Whakaari?
- Why have you chosen to study at Toi Whakaari? Please provide some context regarding your interest in live and screen arts, and how you see yourself as a future practitioner in this field?
Referees: As part of our application process, we kindly request that applicants provide one reference. The referee should be an individual who can offer insights into the applicant's character or skills or experiences.
Portfolio Info:
For the application process, we accept digital portfolios only: Website address, PDF, PowerPoint, or Google Slides formats are preferable.
Your portfolio should serve as a reflection of your artistic skills. You can include work produced from school projects, professional engagements, community involvements or personal artistic pursuits. A compelling portfolio will showcase both your creative process and the final outcomes, allowing us to observe your ability to conceptualise, develop, and refine ideas through drawings, images, videos/films, or creative projects. While it is not necessary to exclusively present design work for live or screen productions, we encourage you to emphasise your creativity and passion for the arts through a diverse range of works or projects.
Here are some suggested examples to include in your portfolio:
- Production photographs or film stills from the works you have designed or assisted with.
- Photographs, drawings, sketches, paintings, renderings, illustrations (both hand-drawn and digital).
- Documentation of your process, including design development, rough sketches, annotations, and initial concepts.
- Video/film clips, tests, or edits that you have created.
- Any making projects, such as models, sculptures, or design stylings.
- Additional items that you believe demonstrate your potential as a designer or artist and reflect your unique artistic identity.
Remember, quality and depth of work are more important than quantity. Aim to showcase at least five pieces of work or projects that highlight your artistic capabilities effectively.
Applications Open
Jul 29, 2024
Course Fee
Fees For 2024 NZ$7,821 Per Year
