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New Zealand Diploma in Digital Media and Design (Level 6)

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

Develop the basic skills needed to get into the film industry with the New Zealand Diploma in Digital Media and Design (Level 6). This course will teach you foundation skills in filmmaking such as editing, screenwriting, audio and more.The aim of the qualification is to provide those wishing to work in the film industry with a foundation of specialist skills and knowledge required for employment or/and provide a base for further education.Learn about:Industry Standards and PracticeScreen ArtsAudio TechniquesScreen writingDigital FilmmakingCinematographyVisual Effects CompositingYour final project will be to produce a body of work, putting together the theory and practical applications learned throughout the year.

Study options

Online/Distance with attendance (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$25,000.00 (US$ 14,913) per year
Resource fee: NZ $1,000
Start date

Contact Institution / Faculty directly

Venue

Southern Institute of Technology

Invercargill Campus,

133 Tay Street,

INVERCARGILL,

Invercargill Central,

9810, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

School Leavers

University Entrance - NCEA Level 3. Three subjects at Level 3, made up of 14 credits each, in three NZQA University Entrance approved subjects, and Literacy – 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of five credits in reading and five credits in writing, and Numeracy – 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of specified achievement standards through a range of subjects, or package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627 – all three required).

Mature Applicants
Be at least 20 years of age when the programme begins and provide evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other experience.

Notwithstanding the above admissions categories, in exceptional circumstances, a mature aged applicant who can show evidence of ability to succeed in the programme may be considered for admission provided the applicant has successfully completed an approved course of programme, which is deemed to prepare graduates for the required academic standard for entry.

English Language Requirements

IELTS test - Academic score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5
TOEFL Paper based test (pBT) - Score of 550 (with an essay score 5 TWE)
TOEFL Internet based test (iBT) - Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)
Cambridge English Examination - B2 First or B2 First for schools or C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 169. No less than 162 in each skill.
OET - Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests
NZCEL - a) Expiring Level b) Current: a) Level 4 (Academic) b) Level 4 (Academic)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE (Academic) score of 50 with no band score lower than 42
Language Cert - C1 Expert International ESOL Written (LRW) PASS with no less than 25/50 in each skill and Spoken (S) PASS
Trinity ISE - ISE II with no less than distinction in any band

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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