Art & Design School in New Zealand

Whitireia Community Polytechnic:
Established in 1986, Whitireia is known for producing work-ready graduates in New Zealand and overseas. The main campus is in Porirua, sitting at the edge of the scenic Porirua harbour, 20km north of Wellington City. It is close to beaches where swimming, surfing and boating are popular recreational activities. It has easy access to banks, shopping complexes, art gallery, gymnasiums, restaurants and public transport. We offer Advanced National Diploma, Graduate Diploma, Diploma & Certificate courses.

Polytechnics deliver technical, vocational and professional education. They concentrate on student-focussed teaching, rather than research. Most of the classes are small, much of the learning is practical, and they all operate student support services. They keep track of student attendance and respond to students'; needs very promptly because they can offer a more personalised service.

They offer programmes at all levels - foundation, certificates, diplomas, degrees and some postgraduate opportunities. The most common qualifications they award are certificate and diplomas and they encourage students to build from lower qualifications to higher ones.


Courses / Programs:
Visual Arts, Jewellery Short Courses, Dance, Acting, Music, Design and Multimedia, Special Efx & Post-production Short Courses, Photography, Creative Writing, Journalism, Publishing, Maori Arts and Design, English Language, Floristry, Short Courses.