Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Otago Polytechnic
New Zealand Diploma in Digital Media and Design (Level 5)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Diploma
Duration
1 year
Next start date
Expected Feb 2025
Campus
Otago Polytechnic
Summary
This hands-on programme covers all aspects of photography and moving image production.
It will provide you with the knowledge and skills required for any career in professional photography, video production, moving image or related fields.
Through workshops, real-world projects and engagement with industry professionals, you’ll develop technical and industry skills across a variety of areas such as camera expertise, and post-production and editing.
You’ll also start to build your professional skills so can feel confident when responding to briefs and working to deadlines.
Plus, you’ll learn from experienced tutors who work part-time in the industry and enjoy access to our industry-standard studios and editing software and equipment.
Entry criteria
Those under 20
You must have completed a Level 3 qualification in a related field OR demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
In exceptional circumstances, an applicant under the age of 20 who doesn't meet the academic requirements may be granted entry to the programme where they supply evidence of their ability to succeed in the programme.
Those 20 and over
No minimum academic requirements.
If English is not your first language, you must provide:
New Zealand University Entrance OR
IELTS test: Overall Academic IELTS 5.5 with no individual band score lower than 5.5 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), OR; TOEFL internet based test (IBT): Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14); Cambridge english qualifications: B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 162. No less than 154 in each skill; Pearson test of english (ACADEMIC): PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36; Language Certificate: B2 Communicator IESOL (LRW) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill.
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