Create your future

Let your imagination run wild at IDEAschool

Our industry-experienced lecturers and purpose-built facilities will set you up for a career in visual arts and design, fashion, music or screen production

Designers Institute of New Zealand

Best Design Awards 2024

Bronze

Mason Blair

"Tremor"

Vista Foundation 48Hours Gisborne

Best Female Filmmaker

Kayla Tepania

"What Remains"

Hokonui Fashion Design Awards 2024

Young Designer Award

Adena Waudby

Hokonui Fashion Design Awards 2024

Runner Up - Menswear

Candice D’Acre

"Pierrot"

Designers Institute of New Zealand

Best Design Awards 2023

Bronze

Yenny Lopdell

"Sketsel"

Hokonui Fashion Design Awards 2023

Open Merit

Aiaikitekura Kavana

Rugby League World Cup

Unofficial Toa Samoa Anthem

Victor J Sefo

"685"

ECC

Student Craft Design Awards 2017

Highly Commended

Daniel Cunliffe

"Coffee Table 65"

Student Design Awards 2017

Highly Commended

Daniel Cunliffe

"Ceramics Collection"

Talente München 2013

Finalist

Hayden Maunsell

"Dark Lamp"

Designers Institute of New Zealand

Best Design Awards 2024

Bronze

Mason Blair

"Tremor"

Vista Foundation 48Hours Gisborne

Best Female Filmmaker

Kayla Tepania

"What Remains"

Hokonui Fashion Design Awards 2024

Young Designer Award

Adena Waudby

Hokonui Fashion Design Awards 2024

Runner Up - Menswear

Candice D’Acre

"Pierrot"

Designers Institute of New Zealand

Best Design Awards 2023

Bronze

Yenny Lopdell

"Sketsel"

Hokonui Fashion Design Awards 2023

Open Merit

Aiaikitekura Kavana

Designers Institute of New Zealand

Best Design Awards 2024

Bronze

Mason Blair

"Tremor"

Vista Foundation 48Hours Gisborne

Best Female Filmmaker

Kayla Tepania

"What Remains"

Hokonui Fashion Design Awards 2024

Young Designer Award

Adena Waudby

Visual Art

Study Visual Art at IDEAschool. Pursue your passion with sculpture or painting, ceramics and more, our hands-on approach equips you with the knowledge and technical skills to start your career in Visual Art.

Learn from our established and in-practice staff, showcase your work in real-world exhibitions, and build a portfolio that sets you apart.

Design

Study design at IDEAschool. From illustration and branding to photography and more, our hands-on approach equips you with the necessary skills to enter the design industry.

Learn from our industry experienced staff, collaborate on real-world projects, and build a portfolio that sets you apart.

Screen Production

Do you want to join the exciting world of film, television and cross-plaform media?  In our highly industry focused practical programme you will produce a diverse portfolio, leading to employment in the screen production industry or work as an independent producer.

Fashion

Do you have a passion for fashion? From garment design and production, to wowing the audience with your own unique style on the EIT | Te Pūkenga fashion show runway, you’ll experience it all with our programmes.

Music

Take your musical talent to the next level.  You’ll develop skills in composition, music theory, recording techniques, and hone your performance skills through regular live shows over our one year programme.

“I love everything about the bachelor of creative practice. I started with a level 5 diploma in screen production and progressed into the final year of my bachelors degree, when I really got to hone in on screen production, that’s when the magic happened. The facilities, opportunities and support from both tutors and peers has made all the difference and I have already won a specialised award. I am excited for the future.”

Kayla Tepania

Bachelor of Creative Practice, Screen Production