Course List for the Full Time Course Department

Course Components

Content

• Examine and work with the NZ Early Childhood Curriculum Te Whaariki
• Research and present theories and models of child development and learning
• Build on professional practice, effective communication, working in partnerships and discussions on ethical behaviours
• Explore protocols and roles associated with cultural diversity
• Study the value of play for children in learning
• Analyse and research historical events and people that are significant to early childhood educators and New Zealanders
• Provide nutritious food for children and research ethical dilemmas

CREDITS

108 Internal Credits

The Hagley Dance Company is a full-time dance course taught by leading New Zealand choreographers and dance professionals. It is aimed at students wishing to take their dance training to the next level and prepare for tertiary study.

The course focuses on technique, choreography and performance and includes training in contemporary dance, hip hop, ballet, jazz, yoga, anatomy, nutrition, dance history, and pilates.

COURSE COMPONENTS

Technique and practical study

• Including: Contemporary Dance, Partnering Skills, Musical Theatre, Ballet,
  Hip Hop, Theatre Skills, Improvisation, Physical Theatre, Pilates, Yoga,
  Fitness and Nutrition, Dance History

Choreography

• Gain skills in choreography by working with some of NZ’s best choreographers
• Choreograph your own solos, duets and group dances for the major productions which are performed to live audiences and gain national reviews

Performance and Industry Opportunities

• Real life performance: opportunities at private events, functions and venues such as the Art Gallery, Beat Box and the Isaac Theatre Royal
• Site specific – shows (check out ‘Theatreview’ online for past reviews)
• High Schools Tour – performance/workshop tour to Canterbury high schools
• Dancing Like the Stars – annual primary schools event performed at Isaac Theatre Royal
• Graduation Show – professionally choreographed show

CREDITS

• 22 Level 3 AS in Dance

7 Great Reasons to Choose HDC:

1. To transition towards a university degree or other tertiary study
2. To experience life as a full-time dancer and performer
3. To become a creative choreographer
4. To make new friends
5. To learn more about teamwork, commitment, professionalism and performance
6. To get fit, flexible and strong
7. To work with some of New Zealand’s best choreographers

If you looking at a career in theatre? We offer a pre-professional course that will help you on your way! Theory and practical combine in this unique programme which has proven results.  We are a contemporary Theatre Company where students are taught by industry professionals and learn a range of techniques and performance material over one or two years of study.

COURSE COMPONENTS

Practical Study

• Workshops in Acting, Stage Direction, Film and Television
• Targeted classes in Voice, Playwriting and Makeup
• Physical Theatre, Dance and Singing

Theory

• Acting, Stage Direction, Playwriting, Film and TV
• Musical Theatre

Performance

• Scene Plus seasons (3 annually)
• Major seasons (up to 4 annually)
• Dance
• Industry contract work
• Film (including collaboration with New Zealand Broadcasting School)
• Gi60 International One-Minute Play Festival

Industry

• Contracted work with external partners
• Independent projects
• Commercials, film and stage opportunities

Course Structure

Two groups of ten students form close supportive units, each working with a tutor. Writers work with prose and poetry. They critique each other’s work. They are exposed to other writers and the writing world, listen to guest speakers and are introduced to a range of good writing by their tutor. They complete writing exercises in class. They are encouraged to write regularly and produce their work for comment. Each group contains writers working in a mixture of genres. Each writer has a supervisor as well as the class tutor. The writer and supervisor meet regularly by negotiation for critiquing, support and suggestions.

Outcomes

At the conclusion of the course, folios will be appraised by tutors and the Director for the Hagley Writers’ Institute Certificate and endorsed at either ‘attainment’ or ‘cum laude’ (distinction) level. Students may also elect to have their work assessed for the Level 4 English writing standard on the National Qualifications Framework. A single award will also be made to acknowledge writing excellence.

Programme

Classes are designed to fit in with writers’ busy schedules: Saturday mornings from 9.30am – 12.30pm. 20 weeks over Terms 1 – 3. Students accepted into the Institute are expected to make a significant commitment to their writing of at least 20 hours per week over the year in addition to the Saturday morning classes.

You work at your own pace and learn to motivate yourself to achieve your targets. By the end of the year you will have developed a portfolio of work and have the opportunity to exhibit your jewellery. The aim is for you to develop into an artist who has a strong sense of purpose, competence and an understanding of your design process and outcomes.

COURSE COMPONENTS

Basic Workshop Practice

• Safety in the workshop
• Essential tools and maintenance

Introductory Metalworking Techniques

• Piercing
• Filing
• Shaping
• Forming
• Soldering
• Sanding
• Finishing

Additional Skills and Techniques

• Texturing
• Etching
• Selecting and setting cabochon stones
• Patination of metal
• Making jewellery findings
• Chainmaking

Advanced Jewellery Making Techniques

• Cuttlefish casting
• Delft Clay casting
• Tool making
• Riveting
• Metal bead making
• Enamelling
• PMC

CREDITS

9 credits at NCEA level 2

We help you gain a recognised entry qualification for the Polytechnic nursing and other health related programmes in this one-year course. You acquire the prescribed knowledge and skills in Biology, Chemistry and Maths, while gaining experience in the workplace as part of the total package.

COURSE COMPONENTS

Biology

• Study human cells and cell systems
• Find out about body systems like the digestive system and the circulatory system
• Investigate the way that body systems operate together
• Study the various factors that lead to diseases of the human organism

Chemistry

• Learn to use chemicals and apparatus safely
• Investigate the chemistry of living systems
• Study the food groups, their molecular structure and supply energy for cells’ activities
• Find out about the way information and materials move within and between cells

Maths

• Explore scientific calculations
• Use basic mathematical skills to solve problems relevant to the nursing profession.

PLACEMENT AND PRACTICAL WORK 

• Receive individualised workplace support as you work in a health care institution
• Study ageing and personal care of residents in a care setting
• Learn how to relate residents in a healthcare setting
• Learn and apply safe practice within a healthcare setting
• Gain a first-aid certificate

COURSE COMPONENTS

3D Animation

• 3D modelling
• Creature design
• Storyboarding
• Create an animation short

Concept Art

• Digital painting and illustration skills
• Character design development
• Solid drawing skills

Motion Graphics

• Graphic design skills
• Type and image sequence design
• Compositing with matte paintings
• Prepare your own demo reel

Digital Photography

• Camera skills
• Studio lighting
• Photographic compositing

Sculpting

• Clay maquettes
• Creature fabrication
• Digital sculpting and 3D printing

Real-time Technologies

• Motion capture
• Create assets for video games and AR/VR

The Hagley School of Fashion provides a creative environment and flexible options so you can perfectly tailor the course to your requirements and get to where you want to be. Students wishing to attain University Entrance must take an additional approved subject.

Course Components

Pattern Making

National Certificate in Clothing Manufacture, Pattern Making Level 3

• Drafting pattern blocks for women, men and children
• Designing and making patterns to own measurements
• Grading Patterns
• Manipulating pattern blocks to create fashion garment

Fashion Studies

National Certificate in Garment Sewing Level 3

• Production design and manufacture
• Production procedures and pricing
• Team building and team management
• Knowledge required to start a label

Industrial Sewing

National Certificate in Garment Construction Level 3

• Use and maintenance of industrial machinery in a work-room environment
• Garment construction techniques
• Maintaining quality across a production run
• Tailoring techniques

Art Wear

NCEA Achievement Standards in Technology Level 3 (16 credits UE Approved)

• Competition level design, construction and entry
• Interpretation of a theme to design fashion garments
• Use garment design to portray a story
• Create garments of complex design
• Gain a working knowledge of the design process

Fashion Illustration

NCEA Art Design Portfolio, Level 2 or 3 (14 credits UE Approved)

• The design process
• Media and technical illustration
• Drawing and photography
• Skills in using Photoshop

Credits

Total credits 133
(30 UE approved in two subject areas)

Course Components

• Performance and composition
• Develop knowledge of music theory and aural
• Music technology, including recording and software
• History of music and research topics
• Analyse music works
• Students will take either Level 2 or Level 3 English and Media Studies depending on prior achievement (for HSM Level 3)
• Level 1 Numeracy. UE Literacy through Media Studies (for HSM Level 2)
• Instrumental/vocal lessons and performances

Credits 

• Level 2 – 70 internal and 14 external available
• Level 3 – 91 internal and 14 external available