Victoria University, Wellington | Individualized

APPLICATION DEADLINES: For Fall Term is March 15, for Spring Term is November 15

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ACADEMICS ELIGIBILITY COST NEXT STEPS

ACADEMICS

Other majors may be eligible.

GOOD FIT FOR

Film, Graphic Design, Illustration (Design, Entertainment Arts + Surface Design), Interaction Design, Photography, Product Design, and Designmatters Minor.

Other majors may be eligible.

HOST INSTITUTION

Victoria University, Wellington

CREDIT

12-16 units of transfer credit for fall or spring

Spring Term: Mid-February - Late June (note: This is FALL Term in NZ)

SCHEDULE

Fall Term: End of June - Early November(note: This is SPRING Term in NZ)

Spring Term: Mid-February - Late June (note: This is FALL Term in NZ)

ELIGIBILITY

1) Must have at least three terms completed at the time of application

2) GPA: 2.7 or higher preferred, but admissions decisions are made on a case-by-case basis

3) Must have at least one term remaining upon return to ArtCenter

4) Must not be on academic or disciplinary probation at the time of the application

5) Must satisfy all course prerequisites

6) Must not have participated in another individualized program

If you do not meet the minimum eligibility requirements you still may be able to apply.

Please contact studyaway@artcenter.edu.

COST

PROGRAM FEE

Students participating in this program are responsible for fees which cover tuition, housing, orientation, study trips, 24/7 support, and other related costs. Follow this link and scroll down to the Fees + Scholarship Details section for a full breakdown of these fees and what they cover.

All program fees will be paid to Arcadia Abroad and not through ArtCenter tuition. If you wish to receive transfer credit (credit that counts toward your graduation but not toward your grade point average) and federal financial aid for your term abroad, you must complete ArtCenter’s Individualized Study Abroad Authorization process and pay a $200 processing fee.

NOTE

All program fees will be paid to Arcadia Abroad and not through ArtCenter tuition. If you wish to receive transfer credit (credit that counts toward your graduation but not toward your grade point average) and federal financial aid for your term abroad, you must complete ArtCenter’s Individualized Study Abroad Authorization process and pay a $200 processing fee.

Costs that you will be responsible for that are NOT included in the program fee include: a passport ($135), student visa ($260), round-trip airfare LAX-Wellington (~$800-$1400), and daily personal expenses—food, toiletries, supplies, souvenirs, cell phone, etc. (~$4,000).

ADDITIONAL

Costs that you will be responsible for that are NOT included in the program fee include: a passport ($135), student visa ($260), round-trip airfare LAX-Wellington (~$800-$1400), and daily personal expenses—food, toiletries, supplies, souvenirs, cell phone, etc. (~$4,000).

FINANCIAL AID

On Individualized Programs, students can utilize their state and federal aid but ArtCenter aid is not available. Oftentimes, program fees include room and board and can end up costing less than a term at ArtCenter, even after you account for the loss of ArtCenter aid. ESA staff can help you do a cost comparison to find the right program for your budget!

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

https://www.artcenterstudyaway.com/pay-for-study-away

NEXT STEPS

To start your application, click the Apply Now button below. If a button is not visible, the application is not yet available.

For more details on your application process, visit this page.

1) Review Arcadia Abroad at Victoria University, Wellington, including the eligibility criteria in the Apply to Study Abroad Section.

2) At least one week prior to the Arcadia application deadline, email Exchange and Study Away at studyaway@artcenter.edu to let us know you are applying.

3) Application materials should be emailed to studyabroad@accademiaitaliana.it. Materials include the application form, statement of purpose, 1 academic or professional reference, transcripts from all colleges attended, electronic portfolio.

3) Upon review of the Application, Accademia Italiana will email you to confirm if you have been accepted in 2-4 weeks. Note that they accept on a rolling basis, so the earlier you apply, the better.

4) Once accepted by Accademia Italiana, complete ArtCenter paperwork by Friday of Week 12, the term prior to your study abroad term.

Location: Hillside, Board Room (#256) and on Zoom

INFO SESSIONS

Study Away 101 - General Info Session: Tuesday, September 17 (Week 2) at 1pm

Location: Hillside, Board Room (#256) and on Zoom

Study Away 101 - General Info Session: Thursday, September 19 (Week 2) at 1pm

Location: South Campus, 1111 Room 402 and on Zoom

Check our Inside Page for zoom info

MORE INFO

Sign up for a 1-on-1 advising meeting with the Exchange and Study Away office to learn more about the program.

ABOUT ARCADIA ABROAD AT VICTORIA UNIVERSITY, WELLINGTON

The Bachelor of Design Innovation (BDI) is a three-year undergraduate degree designed to prepare you for a career in one of the many expanding design-related industries. At Victoria University of Wellington, Design is about innovation. While developing the skills and knowledge that industry currently demands, you'll also be pushing the limits and, in a sense, forging the future of design practice. During studio classes and seminars your teachers will show you how to take an experimental approach to design that encourages creative and thoughtful design solutions.

Victoria University offers unique courses that examine the historical and cultural background of the Māori and other indigenous peoples of Pacific Island societies

Note that this is an Individualized Program option and not an ArtCenter program. You can learn more about that process here

FALL AND SPRING SEMESTER COURSES

The links below represent a sampling of courses available. Students may take a combination of studio and H&S requirements for a total of 14-16 US credits. Please consult with Arcadia Abroad to verify the full roster of courses available for the term you would like to be abroad. You can also search for available sections here (be sure they are under the Faculty (aka Department) of Design Innovation if you want studio credits.

• Film Courses

  Examine the rich history and diversity of cinema, and learn how to interpret, critique and make films. You'll explore the medium from many angles, including historical, cultural and technological. The Film program offers a range of specialised courses, including on Aotearoa New Zealand, Hollywood, and alternative cinemas.

  Students can search
  Trimester 1 (ACCD Spring) courses
  (Examples include Film Genre, Short Film Production, Digital Cinema Production)
  OR
  Trimester 2 (ACCD Fall) courses.
  (Examples include Commercial Production, Documentary Film Production, Film Movements + Context)
  
  Please note the following courses will require an additional application form and advanced planning:

  FILM 210 PDF182KB
  FILM 310 PDF182KB
  FILM 311 PDF183KB

  Students applying for limited entry FILM courses in Trimester 1 (ACCD Spring Term) or 2 (ACCD Fall Term) must apply by the 1 December deadline (the year prior to enrollment).

• Photography Courses

  Photography courses are available through the school of Design Innovation and are most frequently offered during the spring term (or trimester 1 in New Zealand). Examples of classes include:

  Photographics III
  Design Visualization
  Graphic Design + Photography
  Publishable Products
  
  Photography students can take a range of studio classes and design innovation courses paired with unique H&S courses focused on Maouri history and culture in New Zealand.

• Animation Courses

  Coming soon!

• Graphic Design Courses

  Coming soon!

• Social Innovation Design Courses

  Trimester 1 (Spring Term)
  Design in a Global Context
  Design for Sustainability
  Contemporary Perspectives in Design Innovation
  Design Justice
  Mātauranga Design
  
  Trimester 2 (Fall Term)
  Accessible Design
  Creative Coding and AI
  Design Narratives and Visual Storytelling
  Design Psychology
  Design in Transition
  Narrative Design

• Interaction Design Courses

  Coming soon!

HOUSING

Victoria University of Wellington provides a variety of housing options. Both options are fully furnished single rooms, with wifi internet access.

Everton Hall offers dorm-style housing that is within a short walking distance to the main campus (Kelburn), and downtown Wellington. With almost 200 students, Everton has a mostly Kiwi (New Zealander) population, providing an ideal option for students who would like to live with local students. Although the vibe is dorm-style, each flat has three or four single rooms, with a communal kitchen, bathroom, and living area. You can also access a large common room with table tennis, a pool table, and video game consoles.

Kelburn Flats (formerly University Hall) consists of fully furnished houses that are dotted around the outer edges of the Kelburn campus. Most houses have a Kiwi Residence Assistant, who lives there as a flatmate, but also provides students with valuable information about studying at Victoria University, and things to do and see in Wellington and beyond. There is a large international student population, which provides many opportunities to meet people from all around the world in a very social environment.  Additionally, the Kelburn Flats staff run events throughout the semester, such as sporting events, crafts, and other social events.

See additional details about how our Arcadia manages housing for the New Zealand program here.

ABOUT WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND

Lonely Planet calls Wellington “the coolest little capitol in the world,” an ideal location for study away. The city is the geographic, political, and cultural heart of New Zealand. Wellington is home to the New Zealand Government, as well as the national arts institutions, filmmaking industry, and more web-based and digital technology companies than anywhere else in the country.

You will discover a city that is bursting with life and creativity, fun activities, and opportunities for adventure. Not only that, it is an incredibly diverse city with over 25% of the population born overseas. The city is frequently compared to San Francisco and boasts a host of cafes, restaurants, parks, independent theaters, art galleries and easy access to exploring the rest of New Zealand. You’ll find a great quality of life, a strong global outlook, and a study experience to remember in this beautiful harbor city. Discover more about what this unique city has to offer here.