CAMPUSES:
START DATES:
Online – Full-time
Jul 18 - Dec 02, 2022
Online – Part-time
Jul 18, 2022 - May 05, 2023
Auckland City Road
Jul 18 - Dec 02, 2022
Rotorua
Jul 18 - Dec 02, 2022
Wellington
Jul 18 - Dec 02, 2022
Christchurch
Jul 18 - Dec 02, 2022
Manukau
Jul 18 - Dec 02, 2022
Credits:
60
Method:
Full-time / Part-time
Delivery:
Online and On Campus
Creative? But not sure what to study? Start here.
This course is available online as full-time, or part-time study, and has been especially designed to give you a taste of every digital design discipline to see where your passions lie. Over 20 weeks, you’ll try graphic design, film-making, animation and interactive design. You’ll be introduced to a range of industry software and learn photography, video creation and editing, web development, character development and even a bit of coding— it’s about finding your place in the creative world through experimentation and practical learning.
By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills you need to work out which creative path is right for you. Better yet, you’ll have developed a mini-portfolio with all the design assets you’ve created along the way. This is the perfect tool for applying for one of our Level 5 diplomas.
There are no exams for this course. And you’ll graduate with the New Zealand Certificate in Digital Media and Design (Level 4).
Study Your Way
Choose to study online or at one of our campuses.
Hands-on Learning
Learning through practical projects. Plus, great tutor support and small class sizes.
Study For Free*
You may even be eligible for Fees Free Study.
Design
Learn what makes a design element successful by getting a handle on the principles of design. Using InDesign and Photoshop, create design assets and find out what makes certain designs appeal to certain people by learning more about target audiences.
Film
What makes a film Oscar-worthy? In this module, you’ll learn about the history of films and the filmmakers behind them. You’ll find out more about the production planning process and how filmmakers tell incredible stories through the lens of a camera.
Animation
Using Illustrator and other digital software, try your hand at a range of animation techniques, including claymation, stop-motion, and flip book animation. You’ll also learn how to tell incredible stories through the animated character you’ve designed.
Interactive
This module introduces you to the basics of both UX and UI (User Experience and User Interface) design. You’ll touch on the principles of code, and work on interactive projects such as creating simple websites and learning about what makes a game truly playable.
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Animate, Character Animate, Dreamweaver, or similar
Allocated camera equipment for Level 4, Edison robot (meetedison.com), PC or Apple computers, digital devices
Domestic students
$3,671.37 + $170 Student Services Levy + $175 Course Related Costs*
*Course Related Cost - Covers software licensing for student use on campus for the duration of the programme.
(Eligible for 'fees-free' study)
International students
$10,500 + $950 course fee
Please note fees are subject to change.
Students must provide evidence of NCEA Level 2 or equivalent, be at least 16 years of age, and have basic computer skills with an interest in design. Students who speak English as a second language must demonstrate English language proficiency at the level of IELTS 5.5.
International students need to be at least 18 years old.
Our campuses are equipped with the latest tech and equipment you need to succeed, and are welcoming student spaces where you can connect with your peers, all within reach of vibrant city centres.
Online learning that's purpose-built for the modern student. Learn new skills and gain qualifications with the flexibility of learning online. Study anywhere, anytime.
Qualifications are issued by Yoobee Colleges Ltd. Yoobee Colleges Ltd is an NZQA Category 1 provider, the highest rating a school can be awarded by the Government.
Term dates are subject to change pending enrolment numbers, availability and unforeseen funding fluctuations. Yoobee Colleges Ltd reserves the right to modify schedules to make sure the College runs well and students are offered the best learning experience.