Apply for the DA&M (year 1), and choose four of the studio options that most appeal.

Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) along with your application for the programme of your choice.  Programme regulations stipulate the maximum number of credits that can be awarded through RPL. You will need to talk to the Programme Leader about your RPL application before you submit it, and get advice about the best level at which to apply for entry into the programme.

You could either apply for the BA&M at level 5 or, if you do not meet the entry requirements or feel you need more experience first, apply for the DA&M at level 4, and once that is completed, apply for the degree programme.

It depends initially on what level you want to study.

• If you want introductory level tuition, to get the important basic skills in the medium, you should consider level 4 of the DA&M, and choose the particular studio options that you are interesting in learning about
• If you are ready to move beyond the introductory level, you could consider applying for entry at level 5 of the DA&M or the BA&M. In both these programmes you will be able to explore a wide range of art and design practices. If you want to specialise in one sort of art or design practice, you can do that from level 6 onwards, when you will choose your studio projects with your particular interests in mind

The diploma starts at level 4 and goes to level 6, whereas the degree starts at level 5 and goes to level 7. If you are aiming for the highest academic level, try the degree.

If you are looking for a less academic programme that does not go to such an advanced level, try the diploma.

If you are not sure whether you can manage the academic work, but want to give it a go, then you could enrol in the degree at level 5. There is still an easy transition across to the diploma on completion of the first year’s study if you decide to do that. All the courses at level 5 and most courses at level 6 are common to both the degree and the diploma.

If you want something that has more graphic design and computing, the Diploma in Graphics and Multimedia may also be a good choice, although the D&AM and B&AM also allow students to specialise in digital studio work at the higher levels and the BA&M includes electives options that could include courses from the Bachelor of Information Technology or the Bachelor of Commerce.

If you leave school after Year 12, you would need to apply for the Diploma (Level 4). You could then apply for the first year of the degree (Level 5) after successful completion of the Diploma in Arts and Media (Year 1).

If you are part way through year 13 and want to apply for the degree, you are best to stay at school and complete Year 13 so that you will be eligible apply for the Half a Degree for Free scholarship. However if you do decide to leave early, you could apply for some studio courses in July to complete your portfolio and apply for the degree the following year.

You can still apply to enter the Diploma at Level 4.

Yes, there is a possibility to do this, however you will need to discuss the details with the programme leader.

Yes, there is a pathway but there are compulsory courses that must be completed for each major. Please make an appointment to talk to the Programme Leader about your options.

Yes, there is a pathway, but there are compulsory courses that must be completed for each major.  Please make an appointment to talk to the Programme Leader about your options.

Enrolled students should contact their school administrator immediately if they are planning to withdraw or transfer onto another programme or course. Please refer to the NMIT policy on transfers, withdrawals and refunds on the NMIT website for full details, but basically a refund of course fees will be considered if you have completed, signed and submitted a Withdrawal/Refund application within two weeks after the start of the programme or course. International students are subject to different regulations, please refer to the website for details.