Course Overview
Discover the foundations of painting and develop the skills to create expressive, visually engaging artworks. Whether you're a complete beginner, an emerging artist, or looking to refresh your creative practice, this hands-on course provides a supportive introduction to the essential techniques and processes of painting.
Explore a range of painting mediums and learn how to apply core techniques across portraiture, landscapes, and experimental painting styles.
You'll develop confidence in colour, composition, brushwork, and visual storytelling while discovering your own artistic voice. The course also covers professional finishing and presentation techniques to help you showcase your work to a high standard.
Perfect for creative growth, further study, a small creative business, or a new career path, this course combines practical painting skills with creative exploration. You'll gain confidence, develop valuable skills, and create a portfolio of finished paintings.
| Locations | Rotorua |
|---|---|
| Next intake | Aug 2026 View more details |
| Study options |
part-time |
| Total credits | N/A |
| Indicative Fees | No tuition fee for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
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Topic Overview
- Painting mediums and techniques
- Portrait painting techniques
- Landscape painting techniques
- Experimental painting techniques
- Finishing and presentation skills
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | No tuition fee for domestic students |
|---|
Your final fee may vary if:
- you have a choice of topics/papers to study
- the qualification excludes GST
- there are extra course materials to purchase
- student levies apply
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Student Loans and Allowances
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Course Entry Information
Entry Criteria
Standard Entry Criteria
Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.
English Language Requirements
Level 3 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.
Course Locations and Intake Information
| Location | Campus | Start Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotorua | Mokoia Campus | 14 Aug 2026 |
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