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Arts and CarvingJade (pounamu) is the West Coast’s special treasure (taonga), prized by Maori and European alike. Our Jade carving courses are situated in the heart of the New Zealand Jade carving industry at the source of the stone.
The certificate programme has been offered by Tai Poutini Polytechnic since 1995, up until 2000 it was called the Certificate in Jade Carving. The addition of other hard stones was introduced into the curriculum in 2000 to enhance the range of carving material and has proven to be popular and a great learning experience.
The Certificate and Diploma in Jade and Hard Stone Carving are the only full-time academic programmes in New Zealand offering Jade and hard stone carving as a speciality. The Certificate is an introductory course to the technical aspects of carving. The Diploma allows for personal design, creative exploration, work experience or business skills for carvers.
Since 2010 elective options have been offered to allow students to choose their pathway – whether that be industry, self-employment or personal development. The Academic Skills course is recommended for those who may not have studied at a tertiary level, to help the student cope with academic course requirements.
Certificate in Jade and Hard Stone Carving Level 4
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Taking a global perspective this programme provides students with an introduction to the technical and design aspects of carving limestone, jade and hard stones.
Includes traditional and contemporary design.
Core Elements
Compulsory PapersCJC1 Carving 1 Introduction to tools, safety, reading and cutting the stone. First carving Tear drops design, CJC2 Carving 2 Bi, Hei Matau, Matau CJC3 Carving 3Twist, Kuru Kapeu, KoropepeCJM4 Tikanga Maori Tikanga Maori – Pounamu and CarvingCJD5 Design for CarvingDesign process for carving Pounamu and hard stoneCJD6 3D Design Studies 3D drawing, 3D modelling, Limestone carvingCJD7 Personal DesignsDesign and carving project based on given brief
Elective: Students must select one of the followingCJB8 Business Skills for CarversSpecific skills in pricing, business plans, setting up a workshop, tools and maintenanceCJW9 Work ExperienceStudent placement and report on learningCJB10 Academic Skills Skills for using information retrieval, academic writing and presentation methods. Also includes introduction to TPP computer network and applications.
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Career Opportunities
Jade carver and sculptor. Many students have either gained employment in the jade carving industry or have set up their own jade studios and others often go on to further Art and Education in other polytechnics and universities.
Entry Criteria
- Applicants for whom English is not their first language must have an IELTS (or equivalent) score of 5.5.
- Applicants will have successfully completed NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent) credits in English and Mathematics.
Selection Criteria apply. Special entry may be granted where evidence exists that the applicant can successfully complete the programme. Please contact the Polytechnic for details.
Safety Sensitive Programme
Application Process
- Please see the Enrolments page.
- This programme requires that a Questionnaire be completed in addition to the enrolment form.
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4 |
| Credit Value |
120 |
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Tai Poutini Polytechnic Certificate |
| Location | Greymouth |
| Method of Study |
Full Time, 34 weeks* |
| Start Date |
27 January 2014 |
| Dates |
Subject to change |
| Applications |
Now open |
| Domestic Cost |
$2,704 (2013 cost)
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| International Cost |
$18,000 (2013 cost)
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Diploma in Jade and Hard Stone Carving Level 5
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This second year programme covers practical carving in jade and other hard stones such as argillite, serpentine, quartz, lapis lazuli, agate and chrysoprase.
Special focus is on developing artistic ideas for carving unique personal designs.
Core Elements
Compulsory PapersDJC1 Carving 1Design and carving project based on given brief DJC2 Carving 2Design and carving project based on given briefDJC3 Carving 3Design and carving project based on given briefDJD4 Design for CarvingTikanga Maori, design process, 3D drawing, 3D modelling, Pounamu carving DJD5 Contextual StudiesHistorical and contemporary study of Maori, Asian and European Pounamu/jade carversDJC6 Carving PresentationPresentation project, photography and portfolio
Elective: Students must select one of the followingDJP7 Independent Study Independent design and carving project based on a brief developed by the student and agreed with tutor. Marae or studio based CJB8 Business Skills for CarversSpecific skills in pricing, business plans, setting up a workshop, tools and maintenance CJW9 Work Experience Student placement and report on learning
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Career Opportunities
Jade carver and sculptor. Many students have either gained employment in the jade carving industry or have set up their own jade studios and others often go on to further Art and Education in other polytechnics and universities.
Entry Criteria
- Applicants for whom English is not their first language must have an IELTS (or equivalent) score of 5.5.
- Applicants will have successfully completed NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent) credits in English and Mathematics.
Selection Criteria apply. Special entry may be granted where evidence exists that the applicant can successfully complete the programme. Please contact the Polytechnic for details.
Application Process
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5 |
| Credit Value |
120 |
| Award(s) |
Tai Poutini Polytechnic Diploma |
| Method of Study |
Full Time, 34 weeks* |
| Start Date |
27 January 2014 |
| Dates |
Subject to change |
| Domestic Cost |
$3,116 (2013 cost)
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| International Cost |
$18,000 (2013 cost)
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*Excluding Holidays
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