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Management personal statement:*
‍(Please note: ALL overseas applicants doing Skype interviews MUST submit video personal statements)

The Bachelor Of Performing Arts (Management)Why are you applying for this course? - 100 ~150 wordsDescribe two of your most significant achievements and what you have discovered about yourself from these achievements. - 100 ~150 wordsWhat challenges do you think you may encounter as a student at Toi Whakaari?
‍- 100 ~150 wordsUsing an example, describe what type of live performing arts events you follow & enjoy, and why. - 100 ~150 wordsWhere do you hope Toi Whakaari will lead you to? What is your main ambition?
- 100 ~150 wordsWhat qualities would you bring to Toi Whakaari? - 100 ~150 words

Design personal statement:*
‍(Please note: ALL overseas applicants doing Skype interviews MUST submit video personal statements)

The Bachelor Of Design (Stage & Screen)Select two of your most significant achievements to date and explain why you believe they are significant. What have you discovered about yourself from these achievements?
- 100 ~150 wordsWhat do you hope to gain from your time at Toi Whakaari? - 100 ~150 wordsWhy have you chosen to study Design? Why for stage and screen? Include some reference to how much theatre and screen you see and how you see yourself as a future practitioner in this field. - 100 ~150 wordsYou are encouraged to share some personal insights and influences that have shaped you. - 100 ~150 words

Enter a link to your website/Tumblr/Dropbox or other online portal, or you can compress the portfolio images into a ZIP file and email them to apply@toiwhakaari.ac.nz.
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We are looking for potential and ability in the following areas:
- drawing;
- creative innovation;
- design process;
- collaboration;
- visual communication
- conceptual thinking.

Put together a portfolio which gives us an insight into:
- your ability to communicate ideas visually
- your process: the way you work things out; e.g. inspiration, research and working drawings. Include plans/images of the development stage for a project you have done (or dream of doing). We are happy to accept these as an accompanying workbook as well as inside your portfolio.
- your experience in your own area(s) of interest (screen, costume, set, props, stage, performance art, etc).your passion! This might be a project that you are proud of or that you have initiated.

You are more than welcome to bring hard copies/made items from your portfolio to your interview.

Costume personal statement:*
‍(Please note: ALL overseas applicants doing Skype interviews MUST submit video personal statements)

The New Zealand Diploma In Costume ConstructionYour most significant achievements to date. - 100 ~150 wordsWhat qualities you would bring to Toi Whakaari. - 100 ~150 wordsWhat you expect to gain from your time at Toi WhakaariYou are particularly encouraged to share some personal insights and influences that shaped you.
- 100 ~150 words

Enter a link to your website/Tumblr/Dropbox or other online portal, or you can compress the portfolio images into a ZIP file and email them to apply@toiwhakaari.ac.nz before the application deadline of Friday 25th of September 2020.

Provide colour photos of two costume or clothing projects (e.g. a costume for the school play, a garment you have made for yourself, etc.). Photos should include a complete front view of the garment, a complete back view, and close ups of any interesting detail. If you are selected for an interview you will be asked to bring this work with you. DO NOT SEND IN THE GARMENTS.

Acting personal statement:*
‍(Please note: ALL overseas applicants doing Skype interviews MUST submit video personal statements)

The Bachelor Of Performing Arts (Acting)Why are you applying for this course? - 100 ~150 wordsDescribe two or three of your most significant achievements, explain why you believe they are significant, and what did you discover about yourself from these achievements?
- 100 ~150 wordsList up to five other interesting skills/experiences that you have (e.g. play guitar, sing in a band, black-belt in Taekwondo, speak another language, run your own business etc.). Please just list these – no extra information is required. - 100 ~150 words

S&P personal statement:*
‍(Please note: ALL overseas applicants doing Skype interviews MUST submit video personal statements)

New Zealand Diploma In Scenic Construction & PropertiesSelect two or three of your most significant achievements to date and explain why you believe they are significant. What have you discovered about yourself from these achievements? - 100 ~150 wordsWhat do you hope to gain from your time at Toi Whakaari? - 100 ~150 wordsWhy have you chosen to study Set & Props? Include some reference to how much theatre and screen work you see and how you see yourself as a future practitioner in this, or related fields. - 100 ~150 wordsYou are encouraged to share some personal insights and influences that have shaped you.
‍- 100 ~150 words

Enter a link to your website/Tumblr/Dropbox or other online portal, or you can compress the portfolio images (up to 10 images) into a ZIP file and email them to apply@toiwhakaari.ac.nz before the application deadline of Friday 25th of September 2020.

We are looking for potential and ability in the following areas:
- drawing;
- painting;
- sculpting;
- making skills;
- planning;
- experimentation with methods and materials;
- design process;
- collaboration;
- visual communication
- conceptual thinking.

Put together a portfolio which gives us an insight into:your process:
- the way you work things out; e.g. inspiration, research and working drawings. Include plans/images of the development stage for a project you have done (or dream of doing). We are happy to accept these as an accompanying workbook as well as inside your portfolio.
- your experience in your own area(s) of interest (screen, costume, set, props, stage, performance art, etc).
- your passion! This might be a project that you are proud of or that you have initiated.

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PO Box 7146
Wellington South 6242New Zealand