New Zealand Certificate in Creativity (Level 4)

Summary

Seeking all dreamers and creative thinkers! Learn real skills to bring your concepts to life. Come and learn about animation, game, graphic and screen design from tutors who work in these exciting design industries

What you will learn

This programme is designed for ākonga who are seeking to develop a range of foundational technical skills and conceptual knowledge to produce digital creative works. As graduates of this qualification, you will have developed a range of creative capabilities in preparation for further study.

More detail about this qualification

This programme covers courses in:

Graphic Design Studio

Learn about the core principles and elements of deign such as composition, typography, colour theory and visual hierarchy. You'll gain hands-on experience using physical and digital design tools to create visual communications across various media.

Digital Media: Game Design

Learn the basic principles of game mechanics, storytelling, and player engagement. You'll explore prototyping and playtesting to develop your own original game concepts.

Time-based Media 1: Animation

Learn the basic principles of motion, timing, and storytelling through animation. You'll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard software while exploring techniques such as keyframing, character movement, and scene development.

Time-based Media 2: Screen Design

Learn how to create dynamic visual experiences by combining movement, sound, typography and imagery. The course focusses on designing for digital screens, exploring how these elements work together to engage and communicate with audiences.