Artists are storytellers, change-makers, disruptors and creators who shape our culture and enrich our society. At Elam, you will develop skills in creativity, collaboration, critical thinking and entrepreneurship. These skills will prepare you to make an impact in businesses and other organisations, in all areas of the creative industries and in the wider community. The BFA gives you the freedom to bring your ideas to life by exploring, researching, and experimenting in a wide range of creative mediums and technologies. Our teachers and specialist technicians will support and guide your making, allowing you to refine your skills and produce artworks of high calibre.The Bachelor of Global Studies is designed to help you make a difference by applying your knowledge to the big issues of our increasingly globalised world. You will be exposed to new ways of thinking about the world. You will gain an in-depth understanding of contemporary issues and challenge your assumptions about how the world works. As you gain competency in another language you’ll deepen your understanding of other cultures and perspectives. You will develop skills for future careers that demand leadership, teamwork, public speaking, critical thinking, research and intercultural communication German is the native language of more than 90 million people. It is an important language of trade, with Germany the fourth largest economy and third largest exporter in the world. Studying German can be a great way to introduce yourself to the rich culture of Germany, as well as discovering its influence in film and literature and its connections with New Zealand. German language and linguistics courses can give you an in-depth understanding and communication skills in the most widely spoken language in the European Union. Graduates in German work as teachers, librarians, in managerial positions, in government service (such as foreign affairs and trade), in tourism, business and industry.