Film

Open to international students

Diploma in Film and TV Production

Level 6

40 weeks

With a ferocious reputation for success, this course will teach you the fundamentals and professional practices needed to build a toolbox of skills in film and television production. Over the course of the year, you will participate in more than 20 productions, giving you the communication and collaboration know-how when working with crews on set.

120 Credits | Full-time | On Campus

In this one-year intensive course, you’ll deep-dive into the world of film and television production and come out ready to go straight into the industry.

Originally delivered out of our South Seas Film School Campus only, this programme has a ferocious reputation. We’ve been supplying work-ready graduates to the industry for 30 years, and everyone in the industry knows our name. For good reason. The course is intense and is packed full of deep and immersive learning-through-action.

You’ll get the choice of the following industry specialisations:*

Drama directing & scriptwriting
Documentary directing & research
Camera, audio and lighting
Production management
Post-production

Over the course of the year, you will participate in more than 20 productions to give you the right communication and collaboration know-how when working with crews on set. You’ll be tutored carefully by industry professionals so you graduate with the competence and confidence to hit the ground running on any set.

Our course content is reviewed every year to remain cutting-edge and relevant. We don’t just want you to know what’s waiting for you on graduation, we want you to have the practical experience you'll need to navigate the realities of the film industry. Every year, we bring in a host of working industry professionals to interact with you. One of the highlights of the year is Short Cuts, where you'll get to work alongside industry mentors on a professional set.

Successfully complete this course and you’ll receive the New Zealand Diploma in Screen Production (Level 6).

*Our Wellington and Christchurch campuses will offer a selection of these specialisations.

What you'll learn

Professional practices

You will engage in a series of practical exercises covering Editing, Camera Operation, Lighting, Audio, Directing and Production Management. These activities will support you in selecting your specialised skill areas.

Skills Development

Practical workshops and short Documentary and Drama Productions will prepare you to work in different production environments.

Complex Projects

Prepare to dive deeper into the world of film and television production with a series of immersive workshops and longer-form documentary and drama projects. These workshops include an exciting ‘Short Cuts’ experience shooting dramatic scenes on location alongside a professional industry crew. This unique opportunity allows you to build real-world skills, network with industry professionals, and elevate your expertise in high-stakes production environments.

Final project

You will complete pre-production planning, production recording and post production of a short documentary or a drama film.

Course Start Dates

Bunny Street Campus

2 Bunny Street Wellington

10 February 2025

Colombo Street Campus

573 Colombo Street Christchurch

10 February 2025

Ellice Road South Seas Campus

3/75 Ellice Road Auckland

10 February 2025

A bit more information

Software:

Avid Media Composer, Da Vinci Resolve, Adobe, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop

Domestic students

Tuition Fees: $8,923
Student Services Levy: $350
Course Related Costs*: $361

*Course Related Cost - Covers software licensing for student use on campus for the period of 1 year. This amount can be covered by Studylink's courses related cost loan.

Fees Free Study

To find out if you are eligible for Fees Free study, please find out more here or visit the government Fees Free Website

International students

Tuition Fees: $24,500 (NZD)
Course Related Costs: $2,000 (NZD)

For more information, click here to download the international course costs PDF.

Please note fees are subject to change.

Applicants must have completed a Diploma in Screen Production, Level 5

Have a portfolio to demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge.

All domestic applicants must be at least 17 years of age, complete the course application form and written requirements as well as undergo a formal interview and submit a portfolio for assessment. Applicants must have basic computer skills, although a good skill-base would be an advantage.

International applicants must be 18 years or older and have proof that they have gained within the last 2 years, English language skills equivalent to IELTS (Academic) score 6.0 with no band score lower than 5.5.

Get more info

Provide your details in the form below and one of our course advisors will then be in touch with more information.

Select your Major

In this one-year intensive you’ll get to specialise in a field of your choice. Hopefully. A place on the specialist skill of your first choice is not guaranteed.The selection process reflects the competitive nature of the Film & Television industry and is based on creative, technical and personal skill assessments in Term one. Check out the majors below:

Production Management

You love being in the middle of the action, with everyone depending on you. You revel in relationships, knowing what people do best and how to get it out of them. You see the big picture. You see the global marketplace, the audience, the future. There are various career paths in the production of Film & Television, from assistant to executive. Work your way up. Rethink the rules. Redefine the industry.

Directing & Screenwriting

You are full of ideas. Your enthusiasm is contagious. You can imagine things that don’t yet exist – they are as real as the chair you’re sitting on. A natural self-starter, your inborn motivation doesn’t need annual bonuses or company retreats. You’re willing the take the road less travelled to follow your dreams. Directing and scriptwriting is never a risk-free, calculated career choice – it’s a choice you just have to make. But never fear, the skills you gain will open up many opportunities. There is an on-going need for storytellers across all mediums.

Documentary Directing

You see stories all around you. You’re attuned to what goes on in your neighbourhood – and the world. You see cinematic potential in things others ignore. You make visible what would otherwise go unnoticed. You make sense of what would otherwise be chaotic. You are a change maker. Documentary Directing is a gateway to a world of possibilities. You can do a lot on a low budget, so many choose to carve out their own career.

Camera, Lighting & Audio

Your interest in technology is only rivalled by your creativity in using it. You are fearless. You’re a team player who knows what it means to pull your weight. You enjoy action and are able to learn on your feet. Camera, lighting and audio are rapidly changing areas of Film and TV production. They are also the most action-packed and game-changing. Forget spacing out in the office. Forget routine. Never be bored again.

Post Production

One part nerd, one part artist – you think in sounds and images. You may not know what the weather is like outside, but you know how to craft a story out of anything. You are the lifeline of the director, the unsung hero of Film & Television. Post-production offers access to a wide variety of roles: from storytelling to grading, possibilities are endless – and you can be in the frontline.

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.

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