We're accepting enrolments for 2024 NOW

You’ve made the decision to focus on your creativity and develop your artistic skills by enrolling here at The Learning Connexion - that’s the hard part done! The rest is a breeze. There are two simple ways to enrol:

Option 1: Ready to Enrol now?

Enrol Online now

Or

Download our Enrolment form. 

If you have a clear idea of what you want to study and are ready to enrol, then you can get the process started now by either enrolling online or downloading and filling out our enrolment form (please note, you will need to print out the enrolment form and fill it in). 

Option 2: Manual enrolment

If you are unsure what classes you want to take, and would like to be taken through the enrolment process, then please follow these steps:  

Step 1: Contact Us

Our Admissions team are available 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday to answer your questions and help you through the enrolment process!

• Call: 0800 278 769
• Email: admissions@tlc.ac.nz 

Step 2: Choose how you want to study

Do you want to study on-site or study from home (distance delivery)?

• I need flexibility, can I study from home?
  If time and flexibility is important to you then we recommend studying our programmes through distance delivery. You can find out more about this option on our 'Study from home' page.
  
  
• I'm an international student
  Students are welcome to enrol in our distance learning programme from anywhere in the world. There are different requirements in regard to scholarships, but we can we can still offer some support. Download our International Student Guide here.

Step 3: Choose your programme level

Do you want to learn new skills and techniques or just begin with the basics and build up confidence as you go?

• I want to discover the basics of creativity
  The New Zealand Certificate in Creativity (Level 4) is an open entry programme that focuses on exploration, experimentation, building skills and identifying possibilities in art and creativity. It is a hands-on, practical programme for those with little or no practical art experience and/or those who wish to widen their creative practice and build key skills.
  
  
• I want to add new skills and techniques to my existing creative practice
  The New Zealand Diploma in Creativity (Level 5) focuses on increasing coherence and technical skills. Students develop a sound skill base for their creative processes and interests and produce work in line with their own goals. Students enrolling in the Diploma programme will be asked to submit a portfolio as recognition of prior learning.
  
  
• I want to take my practice to the next level
  The goal of The New Zealand Diploma in Creativity (Level 6) programme is to increase coherence and technical skills, develop a sound basis of your own creative processes and interests, sharpen personal focus (self-direction) and produce work in line with your own goals.
  
  
• I want to take my practice to a professional level                                                            
• The Diploma of Art and Creativity (Advanced Level 7) builds on your existing skill base, focusing on art as a process. You will engage with ideas and practices that emphasise the materials, methods and operations crucial to the meaning of the work. Please contact our Admissions team to discuss the requirements for the programme.  

Step 4: Complete your enrolment form

Now that you know what you want to study, you can either enrol online here or download a copy of the enrolment form here to print out or call the Admissions team on 0800 278 769 to ask for a copy to be posted to you. 

Step 5: Pay for your programme

The good news here is that you can apply for a student loan to study with us! Find out what you could be eligible for at www.studylink.govt.nz. If you have any questions about student loans and the process to get one contact Cherie Vibert or read our Student loans and Allowance FAQs.

That's all there is to it!

Please don’t forget to… include all of the required documents (eg. verified ID) listed on your enrolment form so there is no delay getting you started.

Our friendly Admissions team are happy to help you with any queries you may have.

Book a TLC Campus Tour:

Contact Admissions on admissions@tlc.ac.nz
0800 ART POWER (278 769)
+64 (04) 568 0320

Our Prospectus

To find out more about our Creativity qualifications, request a free copy of our 2022 Prospectus.