New Zealand Certificate in Creativity (Level 4)

What you will learn

This programme is designed for ākonga who are seeking to develop a range of foundational technical skills and conceptual knowledge to produce digital creative works. As graduates of this qualification, you will have developed a range of creative capabilities in preparation for further study.

More detail about this qualification

This programme covers courses in:

Graphic Design Studio

Ākonga will build their visual literacy and conceptual skills to provide a foundation for effective communications. You’ll learn principles and elements of design, along with software and compositional skills.

Digital Media: Game Design

Ākonga will evolve their creative thinking and problem-solving skills within a collaborative context. Using storytelling skills and relevant techniques, you’ll generate outputs for a chosen target audience.

Time-based Media 1: Animation

Ākonga will research and apply knowledge of diverse cultures and communities to expand their creative practice through the exploration and experimentation of physical and digital media. Recording, reflecting, and presenting ideas will form part of the process of evolving and resolving outputs.

Time-based Media 2: Screen Design

Ākonga will develop creative thinking and multi-media techniques for screen-based outcomes. You’ll learn camera handling skills and multi-media techniques including photography, image-making, and typography to produce a sequential narrative for the screen.

Course related costs

Some drawing resources may need to be purchased.

Entry requirements

Domestic

To be eligible for entry to this programme, applicants must:

Provide evidence of suitability based on a portfolio of work and;

• NCEA Level 2 (including 10 Literacy credits at Level 1 and 10 Numeracy credits at Level 1);
• or equivalent academic achievement;
• or on a case by case at the discretion of the Programme Manager.

Related study options

Bachelor of Creativity (Digital Media)