Vision and plans

The National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries (NICAI) is committed to:

• being a national centre of excellence and innovation in contemporary creative arts and industries research
• advancing excellence in education and practice in each of the disciplines represented
• developing synergies that are inspired by and respond to the unique cultural heritage, people, environment and international positioning of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

To achieve this vision, the faculty is continuously working towards:

• building local, national and international presence through innovative collaborations and partnerships
• supporting excellence and relevance in teaching and learning
• supporting innovative research and creative practice that extend the boundaries of knowledge, are peer reviewed and publicly reported
• identifying and attracting the finest creative talent in a diverse and engaged student body
• maintaining and further developing excellent academic and general staff profiles
• striving for excellence in resource procurement and management, and maintaining high quality support services.

Across the entire faculty, NICAI works with two related themes - The Scholarship of Studio Teaching and Drawing and Inscriptive Practice. The faculty’s PBRF allocation and a successful Hood Fellowship application are supporting these initiatives.

Through a process of consultation with NICAI staff we have developed a four year strategic plan that will help the faculty realise its full potential as a vibrant, connected, interdisciplinary institute.