Diploma in Film and TV Production

Throughout this programme, you'll build on your existing screen production skills through five courses covering professional practices, specialist skill development and complex productions. Work alongside fellow creatives, take on different production roles and bring your own screen projects from concept to completion.

Professional Practices

Build your understanding of the film and television industry, from production planning and storytelling to specialist crew roles. Explore professional workflows, health and safety, media law, copyright and ethical screen production practices.

Skill Development

Develop your specialist skills through hands-on drama, documentary and studio productions. Gain experience in directing, camera, lighting, audio and editing while working collaboratively with production crews.

Complex Projects

Take on larger, more challenging productions using advanced creative and technical skills. Learn to manage production schedules, coordinate crews, direct scenes and apply professional camera, lighting, sound and post-production techniques.

Final Projects

Bring your skills together to create a complex screen production from start to finish. Develop your concept, plan and manage shoots, work with cast and crew, and complete post-production before presenting your finished work.

Creative Enterprise Practice

Explore the business side of the screen industry, from freelancing and creative entrepreneurship to project budgeting and professional development. Learn about industry opportunities, intellectual property and building a sustainable creative career.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive the New Zealand Diploma in Screen Production* (Level 6).

*Exciting changes are on the way! We're updating this programme, and the changes are currently with NZQA for approval. Programme details on this page are subject to change.

Applicants must have completed a Diploma in Film and Content Creation (Screen Production, Level 5)

OR

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.

Domestic students

• Tuition Fees: $10,025.88

*Fees are subject to change.

• Student Services Levy

  • On Campus: $410.00

• 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.

International students

• Tuition Fees: $27,300/year (NZD)

  • Total: $54,600

• Resource Fee: $2,000/year (NZD)

• Enrolment Fee: $500 (NZD)

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

Please note fees are subject to change.

Software Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Creative Cloud, Final Draft, Microsoft Office

Equipment Cameras, Lighting Equipment, Audio Recording Equipment, Grip Equipment, Multi-Camera Studio Facilities, Audio Recording Booth