Course details

Summary

Undertake a stimulating, creative education to meet the expectations of the digital media and design industries, to become junior practitioners, or for self-employment

Programme Overview

The programme encompasses both practical application of theory-based processes, while providing an environment for problem-solving, creative development and expression

Programme Outline

The following 15 credit courses make up the New Zealand Diploma in Digital Media and Design (Level 6):

Origins

• Study the cultural, social and historical contexts that influence design
• Develop critical thinking skills

Context in Practice

• Develop contextual thinking as part of working design practice
• Experiment with contextual elements in design

Digital Studio

• Develop digital design skills and their application in project work
• Apply recognised design principles

Photography

• Develop skills in lens-based technology
• Create and manipulate images using a camera

Illustration / Drawing

• Develop skills to prepare and produce illustrations in black and white and in colour
• Use a range of traditional and digital tools and techniques

Publication Design

• Develop design and typography skills for print and digital media

Web Design

• Develop skills and knowledge required to design a practical, functioning website

Motion Graphics

• Develop skills for integrating graphics, type and sound to create a motion graphic output

Entry criteria

New Zealand Diploma in Digital Media and Design (Level 5), or equivalent

International Students

Proven equivalence of entry requirements plus IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), or equivalent