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CAMPUSES:
START DATES:
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Auckland City Road
Feb 09 - Dec 10, 2021
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Rotorua
Feb 09 - Dec 10, 2021
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Wellington
Feb 09 - Dec 10, 2021
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Christchurch
Feb 09 - Dec 10, 2021
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Credits:
120
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Method:
Full-time
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This trailblazing qualification is your ticket into the amazing world of film and animation. The course is fun, practical and packed with skills you’ll use for the rest of your professional life.
Highly relevant to today’s industry, this engaging 40-week programme provides a solid overview of animation and film production and teaches the technical skills necessary to master the craft.
Practical training by industry-experienced tutors ensures you're ideally placed to go on to higher-level study or an entry-level job. You will also develop an extensive portfolio to showcase your capabilities.
Forget mediocre, become a master. This course is designed with the latest industry demands in mind. It means you’ll graduate with relevant cutting-edge skills that'll keep you ahead of the pack.
Successfully complete this course and receive the New Zealand Diploma in Digital Media and Design (Level 5).
What you'll learn
Design Foundation
These core skills are a must for any budding designer. Get the skinny on current industry processes so you can hit the ground running once you nail a job.
Audio and Visual Production
Create a short film from go to whoa. This means everything from concepts, scripting and shooting through to audio and editing.
Animation Principles
This is where the magic really starts. Learn how to bring characters and worlds to life using 2D and 3D animation.
3D Model and Composite
Design and model 3D objects, blend them with some live footage and create some insanely cool visual effects.
What you should know
Software
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere Pro, Autodesk Maya.
Equipment
PC or Apple computers, DSLR cameras, sound recording equipment (for audio production), video production room with green screen and lighting
Fees
Domestic students
$7,757.51 + $340 Student Services Levy + $350 Course Related Costs*
(Eligible For 'fees-free' study and Studylink)
*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.
International students
$20,500 + $2,000 course fee
Entry Requirements
Applicants need NCEA Level 3 with at least one subject in a relevant field, or examples of work demonstrating skills in animation and film production (assessed by the Multimedia Head of Faculty). Download our portfolio guidelines for this course.
Successful completion of our Level 4 Certificate in Creative Media guarantees entry into this programme. If your first language is not English, you must demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.5 Academic (with no band lower than 5.0).
International students must be at least 18 years old.
On successful completion of this programme, you can further develop your skills by studying the Diploma in 3D Production, Diploma in Screen Production or Diploma in Game Art and Development.
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