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UNIVERSITY

AUT UniversityPrivate Bag 92006, Auckland 1142 School of Communication Studies, AUT Tower, Level 16, Corner of Wakefield and Rutland Streets, Auckland Ph: 0800 AUT UNI (0800 288 864) Fax: 0-9-921 9987 Email: [email protected] Website: www.aut.ac.nz

KEY PERSoNNEl:• Diane Musgrave, Television, Curriculum Leader,

School of Communication Studies, Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies, [email protected]

• Paul White, Advertising Creativity, Curriculum/Programme Leader, School of Communication Studies, Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies, [email protected]

• Gudrun Frommherz, Digital Media, Curriculum/Programme Leader, School of Communication Studies, Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies, [email protected]

oRgaNISaTIoN STaTEmENT: The demand for graduates of the AUT University is always high because our standard is high. AUT’s Communication Studies courses are designed

in consultation with media and communication professionals; they give a thorough grounding in theory and practical skills.

CoURSES:BaChEloR oF CommUNICaTIoN STUdIES – TElEVISIoN majoRSuitable for: Those who have the ability to think creatively, laterally and independently. The AUT BCS Television offers a thorough grounding in all aspects of TV production.Qualification: BCS Cost: Approximately $4842 NZQa registered: Yes duration: 3 years available: Full-time Prerequisites: Contact for details Key tutors: Diane Musgrave, Eileen Lavranos, Julian McCarthy, Gilly Tyler, James Nicholson, Danni Mulrennan, Jim Marbrook, Format: On campusdescription: Television major students research, write, direct, production manage, and edit their own work as well as assisting other students through presentation, camera operation and sound recording. Students also undertake an advanced television studio production.

BaChEloR oF CommUNICaTIoN STUdIES – dIgITal mEdIa majoRSuitable for: Students interested in digital moving image production/post-production and design, including compositing, animation, motion graphics and visual effects. Also suitable for students interested in creating moving image content for broadband, mobile, interactive and other new screen media forms.Qualification: BCS Cost: Approximately $4842 NZQa registered: Yes

duration: 3 years available: Full-time Prerequisites: Contact for details Key tutors: Ross Brannigan, Greg Bennett Format: On campusdescription: Digital Media students work both individually and in project teams on a range of briefs including live projects for external clients. Students also research, develop, write, design, manage and produce their own self-initiated projects.

BaChEloR oF CommUNICaTIoN STUdIES – adVERTISINg CREaTIVITY majoR gRadUaTE dIPloma IN adVERTISINg CREaTIVITYSuitable for: Those who want to learn how to put together a professional-standard portfolio of work that is essential for getting a job in an advertising agency’s creative department or for obtaining work in a creative marketing communications company.Qualification: BCS or Graduate Diploma in Advertising Creativity Cost: Approximately $4842 NZQa registered: Yes other accreditations: D&AD (International); CAANZ (NZ) duration: 3 years (BCS); 1 year (Graduate Diploma) available: Full-time (BCS); Full-time and Part-time (Graduate Diploma) Prerequisites: Contact for details Key tutors: Paul White, Jane Berney, Dave Brown Format: On campus and competitive, short internshipdescription: Students have the chance to work on live briefs, to write and design real ads for real products. There may also be the opportunity for some students’ work to be published in the media.

BaChEloR oF CommUNICaTIoN STUdIES – joURNalISm majoRSuitable for: Those seeking to become professional journalists, who wish to study journalism as it is practised across all media (newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, online).Qualification: BCS (includes National Diploma in Journalism) Cost: Approximately $4842 NZQa registered: Yes other accreditations: New Zealand Journalists Training Organisation duration: 3 years available: Full-time Prerequisites: Contact for details Key tutors: Martin Hirst, Greg Treadwell, David Robie, Allan Lee, Allison Oosterman, Helen Sissons Format: On campus description: Study includes newspaper editing and design, bi-cultural reporting, media law and ethics, public affairs reporting, broadcast journalism, magazine journalism, photo journalism, new media journalism, and news production. Graduates also qualify for the National Diploma in Journalism.

UNIVERSITY

Massey University Institute of Communication DesignQualification gained: Bachelor of Design, VisualCommunication Design Major, specialising inAdvertising Design

Course contact: Euan RobertsonEmail: [email protected]: 0-4-801 2794Fax: 0-4-801-2799Website: http://creative.massey.ac.nz

Suitable for: Those with compelling ideas that want to engage in the expansive field of advertising creativity.

Prerequisites: University entrance plus a portfolio of work.duration: 4 yearsKey staff: Euan Robertson, Steven Smith.description: Papers offered in this programme concentrate on the cultivation of innovative ideas and strategic thinking. Practical creativity and theoretical frameworks are studied concurrently as students engage in all aspects of advertising. Students are exposed to a wide variety of live briefs, theoretical assignments and media selections. Students majoring in advertising often supplement their course of study with papers offered by other disciplines within the College of Creative Arts. Students graduate with portfolios that enable them to confidently enter the industry at various levels.other relevant information: The advertising programme has been running for over 20 yearswith a considerable number of graduates employed nationally and internationally as senior creatives, communication strategists and Creative Directors in advertising agencies as well as associated industries. We maintain close links with the advertising industry, creatives being involved in various levels of the programme to both critique and provide expertise. Massey also offers opportunities for postgraduate study through the Master of Design and PhD degrees. Planning methodologies and case studies will be covered that are timeless and generic to all organisations.

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Natcoll Design TechnologyNational OfficeLevel 6, 151 Kilmore Street, Christchurch 8013PO Box 13824, Christchurch 8141Ph: 0-3-377 4328, Fax: 0-3-377 4329Email: [email protected]: www.natcoll.ac.nz

Auckland CampusLevel 4, 105 Symonds Street, Auckland 1010PO Box 68011, Auckland 1145Ph: 0-9-303 3120, Fax: 0-9-302 4124 Email: [email protected]

Wellington CampusLevel 2, 20 Kent Terrace, Wellington 6011PO Box 6845, Wellington 6141Ph: 0-4-384 9624, Fax: 0-4-384 9626Email: [email protected]

Christchurch CampusLevel 2, 151 Kilmore Street, Christchurch 8013PO Box 130014, Christchurch 8141Ph: 0-3-377 1978, Fax: 0-3-377 3232 Email: [email protected]

oRgaNISaTIoN STaTEmENT:Whether your passion is for animation, digital video, web development, interactive media or graphic design, Natcoll will teach you to master the tools of creative digital design. Natcoll provides a gateway to exciting creative career opportunities in digital media.

CoURSES:CERTIFICaTE IN dIgITal mEdIa (ICREaTE)A fun and practical way to get a taste of digital media design and gain the skills to move on to further diploma level study.Cost: Domestic students $995 (incl GST); International students $4,900Qualification: iCreate Foundation Certificate. NZQa registered: Yesduration: 15 weeks available: FulltimePrerequisities: Entry is based on application and interview. There are generally no restrictions to entry. No previous computer experience is necessary.Spaces available: Maximum 20 per courseKey tutors: Natcoll tutorsdescription: Using digital still and video cameras

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The New Zealand Film and Television SchoolWellington’s only practical film course

www.filmschool.org.nz

One year programme: Intakes in February and July. A practical, hands-on programme that covers all aspects of

filmmaking including: lighting, camera, sound, editing, art department, writing, directing and producing.

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and computers, students produce a wide range of original art that combines traditional and digital media. Learn digital illustration techniques and how to create images and pages suitable for web publication. This work is complemented by a wide range of art and creative practices to further enhance a student’s skills base.

dIPloma oF aNImaTIoN aNd dIgITal VIdEo – lEVEl 5Fascinated by the sight and sound of moving images or inspired by 3D imagery? Want a career in 3D animation or digital video production? Then the Diploma of Animation and Digital Video is the ideal launching pad.Cost: Domestic students $5,995 (incl GST); International students $17,500NZQa registered: Yesother accreditations: Graduates can get credit for one semester towards Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology’s 3-year Bachelor of Arts (Animation and Interactive Media)duration: 35 or 41 weeks available: FulltimePrerequisities: Required to show creativity by submitting some examples of work in a medium of the applicant’s choice. A working knowledge of digital imaging software such as Photoshop and illustration software such as FreeHand or Illustrator would be an advantage.Spaces available: Maximum 20 per courseKey tutors: Natcoll tutorsdescription: Learn all aspects of animation and video production from idea to reality. Develop storytelling and design skills, learn to shoot, capture and edit digital video, record voiceovers, edit music and create soundtracks. This course also covers the latest industry-standard techniques for 3D modelling and animation as well as post-production finishing touches. By successfully completing this course students have the necessary core skills to maximise their learning potential in the Diploma of Digital Filmmaking (Advanced).

dIPloma oF ComPUTER gRaPhIC dESIgN – lEVEl 6Learn how to combine creativity with technology to communicate ideas and information in an attractive, clear and concise way.Cost: Domestic students $5,995 (incl GST); International students $17,500NZQa registered: Yesother accreditations: Graduates can get credit for 1 semester towards Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology’s 3-year Bachelor of Arts (Animation and Interactive Media). duration: 35 or 41 weeks available: FulltimePrerequisities: Required to show creativity by submitting examples of work in a medium of the applicant’s choice.Spaces available: Maximum 20 per courseKey tutors: Natcoll tutorsdescription: Study the principles of page design. Learn how to use image capture and manipulation to bring text and illustrations together. Become proficient in a range of digital illustration and editing techniques to create a variety of printed material – from newsletters and posters to magazines, brochures, packaging and advertising media.

dIPloma oF INTERaCTIVE dESIgN – lEVEl 6Learn about creating the rich media interfaces that drive the digital world. Cost: Domestic students $6,300 (incl GST); International students $17,500NZQa registered: Yesother accreditations: Graduates can get direct entry to year 2 of either of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology’s (RMIT) 3-year Bachelor of Arts (Games Graphics Design) or 3-year Bachelor of Arts (Digital Arts).duration: 41 weeks available: FulltimePrerequisities: Required to show creativity by submitting examples of work in a medium of the applicant’s choice. A working knowledge of digital imaging software such as Photoshop and illustration software such as FreeHand or Illustrator is required.Spaces available: Maximum 20 per courseKey tutors: Natcoll tutors

description: Develop abilities in generating ideas, communication, research and development; learn digital imaging for interactive design; produce and edit audio and video content for use in interactive projects; design and produce interactive animated components for use in a wide variety of different media. Students will create the look, use and feel of a comprehensive range of digital media projects to enhance their portfolio and demonstrate their skills.

dIPloma oF WEB dEVEloPmENT – lEVEl 6Learn the technical skills required for dynamic and interesting web development.Cost: Domestic students $5,800 (incl GST); International students $17,500NZQa registered: Yesother accreditations: Graduates can get direct entry to year 2 of either the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology’s (RMIT) 3-year Bachelor of Arts (Games Graphics Design) or 3-year Bachelor of Arts (Digital Arts).duration: 41 weeks available: FulltimePrerequisities: Provide evidence of interests and skills relevant to this course – for example, previous experience with a computer programming or scripting language, logical thinking and/or problem solving. To do the optional advanced usability component, applicants may need to demonstrate creativity by submitting examples of work.Spaces available: Maximum 20 per courseKey tutors: Natcoll tutorsdescription: Learn how to apply the principles of visual design to the web and how to master the programming languages that support client-side and server-side development. Learn how to research, design, write and host dynamic websites and web applications. Students gain a comprehensive base of knowledge and an online portfolio to showcase their design and technical skills.

dIPloma oF aNImaTIoN (adVaNCEd) – lEVEl 6Combine artistic skills with the mastery of the latest computer technology. Cost: Domestic students $6,300 (incl GST); International students $17,500NZQa registered: Yesother accreditations: Graduates can get direct entry to year 2 of either of Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology’s (RMIT): 3-year Bachelor of Arts (Animation and Interactive Media); 3-year Bachelor of Arts (Games Graphics Design); 3-year Bachelor of Arts (Digital Arts)duration: 41 weeks available: FulltimePrerequisities: Natcoll’s Diploma of Animation and Digital Video is designed as an excellent pathway into this course. However, students can still be accepted if they can demonstrate equivalent 3D modelling and animation skills. Spaces available: Maximum 20 per courseKey tutors: Natcoll tutorsdescription: Teaches the skills to turn creative ideas into compelling images, capturing the essence of movement and bringing a character or a scene to life. Learn how to develop a storyboard, work through pre-production to character design, modelling and rigging. Use visual effects and post-production techniques to create a showreel.

dIPloma oF dIgITal FIlmmaKINg (adVaNCEd) – lEVEl 6Post production is the magic that turns raw footage into finished film, television, music videos or commercials. Cost: Domestic students $6,800 (incl GST); International students $17,500NZQa registered: Yesother accreditations: Graduates can get credit for 1 semester towards Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology’s 3-year Bachelor of Arts (Animation and Interactive Media). Graduates can enrol for one year only in International Academy of Film and Television’s (IAFT) 2-year Crazy Filmmaking Programme and work on commercial projects alongside industry professionals from around the world.duration: 41 weeks available: FulltimePrerequisities: Natcoll’s Diploma of Animation

and Digital Video is designed as an excellent pathway into this course. However, students are still eligible for direct entry if they can demonstrate a range of video production skills. This will require submission of examples of completed video projects for consideration. Spaces available: Maximum 20 per courseKey tutors: Natcoll tutorsdescription: Teaches the whole process from concept and planning to delivery. Learn how to turn raw footage into a work of art using editing, effects, motion graphics, compositing and more. Uses the latest industry production tools to unlock the secrets of effective video and audio processing, and produce a showreel to impress prospective employers.

dIPloma oF dIgITal mEdIa (adVaNCEd) – lEVEl 7For people who have strong technical skills in either print, web, motion or interactive media and want to hone design skills. Cost: Domestic students $6,300 (incl GST); International students $17,500NZQa registered: Yesother accreditations: Graduates are able to apply for entry into: Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design’s year 3 of the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree; Whitireia Community Polytechnic’s final year of the 3-year Bachelor of Applied Arts (Visual Arts & Design); Waikato Institute of Technology’s (Wintec) final year of the 3-year Bachelor of Media Arts (Visual Arts) degree; Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology’s (RMIT), 1-year Bachelor of Arts (Multimedia).duration: 35 weeks available: FulltimePrerequisities: Applicants may have completed a Natcoll diploma, or similar course at another tertiary institution, or may have experience in a

related industry. A high level of technical skills in digital media software is required. All applicants are required to attend an interview and present a portfolio of their work. Spaces available: Maximum 20 per courseKey tutors: Natcoll tutorsdescription: Develop visual communication skills, learn how to think critically and creatively, build design awareness and confidence, innovate, experiment and refine technical, research and presentation skills. Study art and design history, work in a dedicated studio environment, solve authentic design dilemmas. The course has time dedicated to developing practical career skills, such as how to write a CV, how to present work at interviews and put together a portfolio that gets noticed.

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South Seas Film and Television School 3/75 Ellice Road, Glenfield, North Shore City, AucklandPO Box 34579, Birkenhead, 0746, AucklandPh: 09-444-3253 or 0508-768-847 Fax: 09-444-7821Email: [email protected]

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mISSIoN – Nga Whainga: To create career pathways into the New Zealand Film, Television, Animation and Media Industry through the provision of professional, industry related, training using a “He ako kei roto i te mahi ~ Learning through Action” philosophy.

VISIoN – Te matakitenga: To develop media training courses that inspire people to attain their full potential.

CoURSES:dIPloma IN FIlm aNd TElEVISIoN PRodUCTIoN (1 YEaR FUll-TImE)Emphasis: A practical training course in Television/Video Industry related production skills and an introduction to Film related skills including camera operating; lighting; sound recording; post-pro-duction editing; production planning; programme directing; studio production; script writing; inter-viewing/presenting and on-screen acting.Tutors:Full-Time: Gerben Cath, Kobus Schoeman, Bernadette Kelly, Jenny Stark, Dennis Brooks, Ben Jones, Santo GiulianoPart-Time: Paula Jones, Allie Simpson, Johnny Givins, Jasmine Roger-Scott, Sean Rundle, Mike Westgate.Facilities: Course Equipment/Facilities include a multi-camera production studio with control room, lighting grid and full technical facilities; 12x Camera/Audio/Lighting location kits with Digital HD cameras, Film camera super 16mm Arriflex SR3 from Panavision, lights audio mixers etc; 9x Broadcast/Digital/Online Avid editing suites; Production office, Directors office and Script Writing Office each equipped with 16x computer workstations with relevant software etc.Entry criteria/Prerequisites: Applicants must

clearly demonstrate enough potential talent, aptitude, energy and commitment to achieve the skill levels required for careers in the Film, Video and TV industries. Minimum age 17 years.Costs: $15,295.50 (inc 15% GST) for 1 year (43 weeks) full-time course fees for NZ students. Ministry of Education EFTS subsidy of $6135.50 is available for eligible NZ students which reduces the course fees to $9160 (inc 15% GST).For International students the cost is NZ$22,724 (inc 15% GST). Student Loans and Allowances are available for NZ students.Practical experience: Production of over 200 short practical projects and 16 television studio shows in Terms 1, 2 and 3, plus 12 short 16mm films in Term 3 and then 12-14 documentary and 14-16 drama productions on digital formats in Term 4.Work experience: N/A. job search help: Yes. application closing date: 7th December 2010No of NZ places: 100description: An intensive one-year, full-time highly practical industry relevant training course designed for people with little or no previous production experience but who have the potential to establish careers in the film or television industries. South Seas is a New Zealand Qualifications Authority and Ministry of Education accredited private training establishment.FTV RoNgo CoURSE oPTIoN: The Film and Television production course is also available with a Rongo course specialisation option for Maori students with Te Reo skills so they can produce programmes in the Maori language. The course curriculum and content is identical to the FTV production course. Tutors: Haare Williams is the course founder/leader and school Kaumatua.

dIPloma IN aNImaTIoN PRodUCTIoN (2 YEaRS FUll-TImE)Entry criteria/Prerequisites: Minimum age 17. Basic computer skills. Demonstrated drawing skills. Must clearly demonstrate enough potential talent, aptitude, energy and commitment to achieve industry skill levels.Cost: $14,846.50 (inc 15% GST) per year for 2 year full-time course fees for NZ students. Ministry of Education EFTS subsidy of $6,135.50 is available for eligible NZ students which reduces the course fees to $8711 (inc 15% GST).For International students the cost is NZ$17,950 (inc 15% GST).Student Loans and Allowances are available for NZ students.description: Practical training course in 3D & 2D Computer as well as classical animation production skills. Focus is on providing industry relevant training in all aspects of animation production processes including In-Betweening, Clean Up, Key Animation, Layouts, Storyboarding, Drafting, Life Drawing, Production Processes as well as Software, Technical, Historical, Creative, and Production Planning knowledge. The course is run in close association with the animation industry. This is a course designed from the ground up for vocational outcomes. Animators need more than an understanding of techniques: they need to have extensive experience in the techniques of the animation process.Key Staff: Full-Time: Greg Chapman, Geoff Ind. Part-Time: Paul Hooker, Janiene Crawford, Jonathan Mafi.Work experience: N/A. job search help: Yes. application closing date: 7th December 2010 Students per intake: 14-16 per class duration: 2 years (2 x 47 weeks)

dIPloma IN oN SCREEN aCTINg (1 YEaR FUll-TImE)Emphasis: A practical training course in Screen Acting. The emphasis throughout the course is on practical skill development and work experience. Students will work with Directors and DOPs, act in several multi-camera dramas in the school’s well equipped studios, act on film, act in end of year location drama productions.Key Staff: Full-Time: Johnny Givins. Part Time: Maya Dalziel, Ben Crowder, Linda Cartwright, Louise Britzman, John Sweetman, Ruth Dudding, Di Rowan.Entry criteria/Prerequisites: Applicants will have either completed the one year full time film and television production course at South Seas, achieving the required skill levels in On Screen Acting, or demonstrate through an audition process the intrinsic qualities necessary to achieve a high level of Screen Acting skills. Minimum age 18 years.Costs: $12,822. 50 (inc 15% GST) for 1 year (43 weeks) full-time course fees for NZ students. Ministry of Education EFTS subsidy of $6,135.50 is available for eligible NZ students which reduces the course fees to $6687 (inc 15% GST).For International students the cost is NZ$18,000 (inc 15% GST).Student Loans and Allowances are available for NZ students.Work experience: N/A. job search help: Yes. application closing date: 7th December 2010 Students per intake: 18-20 per class description: Through classroom and practical situations, students will be challenged to break through individual blocks, discover and deepen a sense of truth and develop creative individuality. The aim is for students to develop an awareness of what goes into effective on camera work and become familiar with the unique film acting processes. In addition, ongoing training is given in voice, speech improvisation, communication, character development and physical agility. South Seas is an NZQA and Ministry of Education accredited private training establishment.

dIPloma IN dIgITal PhoTogRaPhY (1 YEaR FUll-TImE)Emphasis: A practical training course in professional digital photography. The aim of the 1 year full time Diploma in Digital Photography course is to provide students with all the essential practical skills and knowledge necessary to

work professionally in the overall field of digital photography.Key Staff: Full-Time: Marco Hidalgo. Entry criteria/Prerequisites: Applicants should already have a strong interest in photography and clearly demonstrate enough potential talent, aptitude, energy and commitment to achieve professional skill levels. Minimum age 17 years.Costs: $15,225.50 (inc 15% GST) for 1 year (43 weeks) full-time course fees for NZ students. Ministry of Education EFTS subsidy of $6,135.50 is available for eligible NZ students which reduces the course fees to $9090 (inc 15% GST).For International students the cost is NZ$18,640 (inc 15% GST).Student Loans and Allowances are available for NZ students.Work experience: N/A. job search help: Yes. application closing date: 7th December 2010. No of places: 16.description: An intensive one year, full time highly practical industry relevant training course designed for people with little or no previous photography experience but who have the potential to establish careers in the photographic industry. South Seas is NZQA and Ministry of Education accredited private training establishment.

ShoRT dURaTIoN PRaCTICal haNdS-oN INTRodUCToRY CoURSES:VIdEo PRodUCTIoN INTRodUCToRY CoURSEduration: 1 week (5 days)Commencement dates: Available in July, September and November. Students per intake: 32-48 (2 classes of 16-24) per course.Emphasis: Courses provide students with practical hands on production experience using Television Studio, and Location EFP camera and Audio Equipment as well as Post Production Editing facilities. It is primarily designed to introduce students to the scope and content of the full time Film and Television Production Course and has become an important preparatory course for the 1 year full time Film & Television Production Course.Tutors: Ben Jones, Jenny Stark, Bernadette Kelly.Facilities: As per TV Production course. Entry criteria: Minimum age 15 years.Cost: $345 (inc 15% GST). Practical experience: 1 practical project per day.

oN SCREEN aCTINg INTRodUCToRY CoURSEduration: 3 daysCommencement dates: Available in July, September and November. Students per intake: 16-18 per course.Emphasis: Course offers 3 days of practical exercises giving students the opportunity to present and see themselves on screen. We explore television commercials and simple drama scripts looking at sub-text and how it is communicated through the lens whilst giving students a basic introduction to camera techniques and script analysis. This short course gives a good insight into the content, techniques and training practices of our 1 year full time On Screen Acting Course.Tutor: Johnny Givins.Facilities: As per on-screen acting course. Entry criteria: Minimum age 15 years.Cost: $230 (inc 15% GST) Practical experience: 1 practical project per day.

aNImaTIoN INTRodUCToRY CoURSEduration: 1 week (5 days)Commencement dates: Available in July, September and November. Students per intake: 14-16 per course.Emphasis: Courses provide students with practical hands on animation production experience using South Seas Animation School facilities and equipment. It is primarily designed to introduce students to the scope and content of the 2 year full time Animation Production Course and has become an important preparatory course for this course.Tutor: Greg Chapman.Facilities: As per animation course.

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Learn from award winning writersMASTER OF CREATIVE WRITING

The Master of Creative Writing is designed for writers wanting to take their craft and creativity to the next level.

Our staff are award winners for both their literary prowess and their teaching skills.

This unique programme features a residential course bringing writers, artists and publishers together.

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Entry criteria: Minimum age 15 years.Cost: $345 (inc 15% GST) Practical experience: 1 practical project per day.

aVId EdITINg ShoRT CoURSESduration: 2-3 daysSuitable for: People with previous experience in editing skills. Courses will be delivered throughout the year as and when applicants apply and the required facilities and tutors are available.Students per intake: Maximum 8 per course.Tutors: South Seas Editing Tutor and Industry Tutors. Cost: $600 (exc GST) per day

NoN-lINEaR EdITINg INTRodUCToRY CoURSEduration: 2 daysEmphasis: Covers Digitising, Basic Data-basing, Time Line Management, Basic trimming, Basic Graphics & Effects, Basic Audio and Laybacks. Includes introduction to Avid Editing Suites.Students per intake: Maximum 8 per course.Tutor: Full-Time: South Seas Editing Tutors. Cost: $600 (exc GST) per day

SPECIalIST WoRKShoP CoURSESduration: 1 weekSuitable for: Industry personnel.Emphasis: Specialist and advanced industry workshop courses including Film Camera Assisting, Clapper Loading, Focus Pulling and Computer Motion Control Operating. Courses delivered in January and mid year holiday periods or when required.Tutors: Selected Industry and South Seas tutors.Cost: On application.

Final confirmation of all short and industry workshop courses is subject to numbers. South Seas Film & TV School reserves the right to amend or cancel any course or content.

INSTITUTE oF TEChNologY

Southern Institute of Technology – SIT133 Tay Street, InvercargillFreepost Authority: SIT ZERO FEES,Private Bag 90114, Invercargill, 9840Ph: 0800 4 0 FEESFax: 0-3-214 4977 Email: [email protected]: www.sit.ac.nz

KEY PERSoNNEl:• Karl Hart, Programme Manager

– Digital Media, [email protected]• Teri McClelland, Head of Faculty, SIT2LRN,

[email protected]

oRgaNISaTIoN STaTEmENT:Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) situatedin Invercargill, New Zealand offers degree,diploma and certificate programmes, as well asSIT2LRN Study Anywhere options.SIT offer a Zero Fee Scheme to New Zealandcitizens and permanent residents which meansthey pay your tuition fees and all you pay are thedirect material costs for your course – savingyou thousands!

PRogRammES:BaChEloR oF dIgITal mEdIa (l7)Suitable for: Students interested in theexciting arena where creative arts meet digitalmedia. This programme is suitable for studentswho want to cover a wide range of subjects,including video production and editing, cd-romproduction, screenwriting, digital animation,web design and business and legal skills.This programme has a core of subjects, whichbranches into two major strands – digital film(from script to finished product) and animation(limited only by your imagination).Cost: The Zero Fee Scheme means you onlypay for the direct material cost – approximately$3800 total over the three year programme(estimate based on 2010 prices).NZQa registered: Yesduration: Three years (full-time)available: Full-time, Part-timePrerequisites: University Entrance required –for more details go to www.sit.ac.nzSpaces available: 30Key tutors: Karl Hart, RachelMann, Peter Skerrett, Patrick WinterFormat: On campus (Invercargill)description: This programme aims to givestudents not only solid technical skills, butalso to expand their creative skills and to givethem the ability to adapt in a rapidly changingindustry. In 10 years’ time, the technologywe use today will be obsolete, but skills instorytelling, critical thinking, composing imagesand relating them to one another will benecessary and relevant irrespective of futuretechnology. While the technical side is animportant part of the programme, the primaryfocus is on bringing creative ideas to life.A wide range of subjects are covered, including

video production and editing, screenwriting, 2D and 3D animation, stop motion, motion graphics, and business and legal skills.

dIPloma IN aNImaTIoN (l6)Suitable for: students seeking the opportunity to work with some of the most advanced digital software in the market. We include programmes like Massive, Toon Booms and Maya in our ever-expanding course which has led to SIT Animation graduates winning places in the leading animation studios in Australasia. Our dedication to a quality learning experience is combined with a “low cost to students / high expectations” philosophy. This ideally positions the graduating student for entry into the industry. We promote an atmosphere of creative freedom which is balanced by delivery of real-world transferable skills and an attitude of quality through effort supported by quality hardware.Cost: The Zero Fee Scheme means you onlypay for the direct material cost – approximately$950 per year (estimate based on 2010 prices).NZQa registered: Yesduration: Two years (full-time)available: Full-time, Part-timePrerequisites: Contact us for details or visitwww.sit.ac.nzKey tutors: Karl Hart, RachelMann, Patrick WinterFormat: On campus (Invercargill)description: Papers include Video Craft,Screenwriting, Video Editing, Communications,Media Culture, 2D/3D Visualisation,Animation and Interaction, Audio Techniques,Fundamentals of Research, 3D Animation, 3DCharacter Animation, Motion Graphics andCompositing, Business and Legal Studies.

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dIPloma IN dIgITal FIlm (l5)Suitable for: Students interested in makingfilms on digital video. This SIT2LRN StudyAnywhere programme is right for students whowant to get their creative genius going and buildup to the production of their own short film.Cost: The Zero Fee Scheme means you onlypay for the direct material cost – $660.NZQa registered: Yesduration: One year (full-time)available: Full-time, Part-timePrerequisites: Contact us for details or visitwww.sit.ac.nzKey tutors: Teri McClellandFormat: Every week there will be readings todo, and assignments to complete which arereturned via email. Students will be expectedto contribute to an online discussion groupwith other students and stay in touch with theirtutor by email. Daily educational screenings onSky Digital Channel 110 or Freeview Channel 23 are also available to supplement learning materials.description: The cost of filmmaking equipmenthas fallen astonishingly in recent years, andnow successful films such as ‘28 Days Later’are being shot on digital video. Today, the onlybarrier to successful filmmaking is skill, notfinances. This programme will give you a solidbase of skills to expand your talents, pushingyour creativity, and heightening your technicalskills. What’s more if you want to continueyour studies, successful completion of thisprogramme cross credits into SIT’s Bachelor ofDigital Media programme.

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The New Zealand Film and Television School86 Vivian Street, WellingtonPO Box 27044, WellingtonPh: +64 4 939 2954 Fax: +64 4 939 2951Email: [email protected]: www.filmschool.org.nz

KEY PERSoNNEl:• Tommy Honey, Director, 021-744 531,

[email protected]• John Reid, Head Tutor, [email protected]

oRgaNISaTIoN STaTEmENT:The course is run by the film industry for the film industry. It covers all major aspects of film production: scriptwriting and direction; camera operating and lighting; sound recording; production management, assistant director work and scheduling; art department; post production including film and digital editing and sound post.

CoURSE:CERTIFICaTE IN FIlm aNd TElEVISIoN PRodUCTIoNSuitable for: Motivated mature individuals who are serious about a career in film.Cost: $12,500 (plus GST) NZ students;$30,000 (inc GST) for international studentsQualification: CertificateNZQa registered: Yesduration: One year, 2 intakes: February and July available: Full-timePrerequisites/Entry criteria: Minimum age 18 years, driver’s licence desirable. Experience in a related discipline useful but not essential.Spaces available: 24 in each intakeKey tutors: John Reid and visiting tutors including Dave Armstrong, Richard Bluck, Alun Bollinger, Costa Botes, Adam Clark, Robin Laing, Hamish McIntyre, Danny Mulheron, Gaylene Preston, Ken Saville, Graeme Tetley. Each intake has contact withmore than 70 industry professionals.Format: On campus and on locationdescription: The course is hands-on and highly practical with supporting theory andan ongoing film studies component. Students develop a functional skill base in all key craft/management areas and leave the course ready to participate to the fullest in the screen production industry.

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Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama SchoolTe Whaea: National Dance & Drama Centre,11 Hutchison Road, Newtown, WellingtonPO Box 7146, Wellington South, 6242Ph: +64-4-381 9251 Fax: +64-4-389 4996Email: [email protected]: www.toiwhakaari.ac.nz

KEY PERSoNNEl:• Annie Ruth, Director, Faculty: Management,

[email protected]• Christian Penny, Associate Director & Head of

Directing, Faculty: Directing, [email protected]

• Jonathon Hendry, Associate Director & Head of Acting, Faculty: Acting, [email protected]

• Penny Fitt, Head of Design, Faculty: Design, [email protected]

• Kate Robertson, Head of Entertainment, Technology and Performing Arts Management, Faculty: Technology & Management, [email protected]

• Kaarin Macaulay, Head of Costume Construction, Faculty: Technology & Management, [email protected]

oRgaNISaTIoN STaTEmENT:Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School is NewZealand’s foremost and largest dedicatedtraining provider for the screen and dramaticarts. Our vision is to be a global leader forinnovation in theatre and screen educationand research. We are committed to excellencein teaching and leading. In particular ToiWhakaari’s aim is to ignite the creativity in eachstudent and provide them with the skills of theircraft to effectively tell the stories of Aotearoaand beyond.The school’s philosophy is to provide talentedstudents with the skills to apply theirimagination and intelligence to the realitiesof a career in the performing arts – producinguniquely ‘New Zealand’ graduates. Thisrequires dedication to excellence in trainingand continual striving to maintain the high

standards the industry and students have cometo expect. Our tutors are some of New Zealand’smost respected actors, technical specialistsand directors.

CoURSES:BaChEloR oF PERFoRmINg aRTS (aCTINg)Suitable for: People wishing to act on stageand screenNZQa registered: Yesduration: Three years available: Full-timePrerequisites: Must turn 18 prior to first yearof studySpaces available: 20 per yearKey tutors: Jonathon Hendry, AnnieRuth, Tom McCrory, Teina Moetara, Jade Eriksen, Nathaniel Lees, D’Arcy Smith, Rachel More, Heather TimmsFormat: On campusdescription: Aims to instil skills and masteryof the actor’s craft, leading to professionalperformance work in stage, radio, television,film and related arts.

BaChEloR oF dESIgN (STagE aNd SCREEN)Suitable for: People wishing to be designers forstage and screenNZQa registered: Yesduration: Three years available: Full-timePrerequisites: Must turn 18 prior to first yearof studySpaces available: 10 per yearKey tutors: Penny Fitt, DanielleSchilling, Cathryn MonroFormat: On campusdescription: Develops designers who demonstrate creativity, originality and critical thinking, empowering them to drive the performing arts culture in New Zealand. It also investigates and encourages a collaborative process of interdisciplinary work that provides effective and innovative models for industry practice.

dIPloma IN CoSTUmE CoNSTRUCTIoN FoR FIlm, ThEaTRE & allIEd INdUSTRIESSuitable for: People wishing to becomecostumiers for stage (theatre, opera, ballet) andscreen (film, television).NZQa registered: Yesduration: Two years available: Full-timePrerequisites: Must turn 18 prior to first yearof studySpaces available: 6 per yearKey tutors: Kaarin Macaulay, Donna JefferisFormat: On campusdescription: Designed to provide students withcompetence in all forms of costume construction, leading to employment in the theatre, film and allied industries.

BaChEloR oF PERFoRmINg aRTS(maNagEmENT)Suitable for: People wishing to produce, stagemanage and event manage theatre and filmNZQa registered: Yesduration: Three years available: Full-timePrerequisites: Must turn 18 prior to first yearof studySpaces available: 6-8 per yearKey tutors: Lisa Maule, Pam Hindmarsh, Kate RobertsonFormat: On campusdescription: Designed to provide studentswith exposure to all forms of performingarts production and technology, leading toemployment in the management areas of theperforming arts industry.

dIPloma IN ENTERTaINmENT TEChNologYSuitable for: People wishing to work backstagein theatre and film, particularly in lighting,sound and multimedia operation.NZQa registered: Yesduration: Two years available: Full-timePrerequisites: Must turn 18 prior to first yearof studySpaces available: up to 4 per yearKey tutors: Kate Robertson,Lisa Maule, Pam Hindmarsh

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Seeing things? Hearing voices? Starting to think there’s a plot? This one year intensive Masters programme challenges you to bring that story for film, stage or television out into the light - to shape it, write it and rewrite it - working with course convenor Ken Duncum and alongside nine other passionate scriptwriters.

You’ll write every day - and read, think, and talk about writing - in a supportive and stimulating environment that helps you find your own voice.

Learn more at: www.victoria.ac.nz/scriptwriting

Applications close 1 November

For information, application forms and course dates, please contact:

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Format: On campusdescription: Designed to provide students withan understanding of and competence in allforms of technical theatre production.

maSTER oF ThEaTRE aRTSIN dIRECTINgSuitable for: People wishing to be directors forstage and screenNZQa registered: Yesother accreditations: Joint degree between ToiWhakaari and Victoria University of Wellingtonduration: Two yearsavailable: Full-time, Part-timePrerequisites: Prior theatrical or screenexperience or a Bachelor’s degreeSpaces available: 6 per yearKey tutors: Christian Penny, JadeEriksen, David O’Donnell, John Downie, Bronwyn Tweddle, Annie RuthFormat: On campusdescription: Through a combination ofpractical and theoretical studies MTA studentswill develop the necessary skills to direct andinitiate projects in the professional theatreand related areas. The course encouragesreflective thinking about the nature of theatreand its place in society, and develops students’awareness and understanding of their work inrelation to the wider professional and socialcontext. At the same time, the practical skillsneeded for directing are developed under theguidance of experienced theatre professionals.

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Screen Production at University of Auckland, Department of Film, Television and Media StudiesPrivate Bag 92019, AucklandPh: 09 373 7599 x 87464 Email: [email protected]: www.arts.auckland.ac.nz/screen

KEY PERSoNNEl:• Professor Annamarie Jagose, Head of

Department• Vanessa Alexander, Director of Graduate

Production (Drama)• Dr Shuchi Kothari, Graduate Production

Advisor (Screenwriting)• Dr Annie Goldson, Associate Professor

(Documentary) oRgaNISaTIoN STaTEmENT:The Department of Film, Television and Media Studies at the University of Auckland offers the leading graduate-level film production programme in New Zealand. We offer an intensive film-school-style experience for future writers, directors and producers of drama and documentary films. Student works have screened at major international A-list festivals including Venice, London and New York and make regular appearances in both the New Zealand International Film Festival and DocNZ. The University of Auckland prides itself on the high percentage of our students who go on to work in the industry. As most of our staff members are working practitioners our courses are closely informed by trends and shifts in the professional industry. This is reflected in the industry accreditation of our MA Screen programme and our recent purchase of a top-of-the-line digital RED camera for MA-level work.

CoURSES:gRadUaTE PRogRammE IN SCREEN PRodUCTIoNSuitable for: Individuals with a BA degree, a strong creative vision as either a writer, director, or producer, and the potential to become

a creative leader in the film and television industries.Cost: Please contact [email protected] Qualification: BA Hons/MA NZQa registered: Yes duration: Up to two years available: Full time Prerequisites: BA in a relevant subject with a B average at stage three Spaces available: 15 (Competitive entry on the basis of work submitted with application)Key tutors: Vanessa Alexander, Annie Goldson, Shuchi Kothari, Sarina Pearson, Margaret Henley, Annamarie Jagose, Peter Simpson, Martin Hansen

Ba (hoNoURS) oR PoSTgRadUaTE dIPloma IN SCREEN PRodUCTIoN During this year, students can expect an intensive individual and group learning experience. Starting with basic production management, shot composition and editing, we take students all the way through interviewing documentary subjects to advanced blocking and camera movement. Students can expect to direct actors in front of the class, pitch documentary ideas and cut trailers as part of the many assignments. Students learn AVID, EP Scheduling, and Final Draft. The year ends with a production project, where, depending on their area of focus, students will complete their own 10-minute short film, documentary and/or write a feature screenplay. Competitive entry by submission of previous work. ma IN SCREEN PRodUCTIoN Students with a Postgraduate Diploma or BA (Honours) in Screen Production or equivalent can apply for entry to the MA year, where they will focus on a major project of their choice. Less class- and exercise-driven than the BA (Honours) year, an MA allows students to choose a project in screenwriting, producing or directing (drama or documentary) and work closely with a supervisor to realise their vision. The high quality of the students as well as the rigorousness of the supervision has meant that many of these projects have gone on to screen at festivals here and around the world. Competitive entry by submission of previous work.

UNIVERSITY

The University of Waikato, Screen and Media Studies ProgrammePrivate Bag 3105, Hillcrest RoadHillcrest, HamiltonPh: 0-7-838 4543 Fax: 0-8-838 4767Email: [email protected]: www.waikato.ac.nz/film/

KEY PERSoNNEl:• Dr Alistair Swale, Chair of School of Arts, Screen

and Media Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, [email protected]

• Professor Dan Fleming, [email protected]• Carolyn Henson, Manager, School of Arts (for

undergraduate enquiries), Screen and Media Studies, School of Arts, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, [email protected]

• Dr Ann Hardy, Convener, Screen and Media Studies [email protected],

• Dr Geoff Lealand, Graduate Advisor, Screen and Media Studies

oRgaNISaTIoN STaTEmENT:The University of Waikato/Te Whare Wananga oWaikato seeks: To create and sustainan institutional environment in whichexcellence of performance is encouragedand recognised; people are understood,appreciated and consulted; Mäori customs

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REAL and values are expressed in the ordinary lifeof the University and the Treaty of Waitangiis clearly acknowledged in the developmentof programmes and initiatives based onpartnership between Mäori and other NewZealand people and which is characterisedoverall by:• A spirit of cooperation.• Keenness to meet and respond to new

challenges.• Freedom in the exchange of ideas and

information.

CoURSES:SCREEN aNd mEdIa STUdIES(UNdERgRadUTaTE aNd gRadUaTE PRogRammE)Undergraduate papers include: Digital Screens; Media Cultures; Video Production; New Zealand Screen; Media & Society, Topics in Media Representation, Small Studio Production, Screen Studies; Digital Practices, Television, Medium, Narrative and Audience; Introduction to Media Research; European Media American Media; Screen Theory; Writing for Screen Media;Marketing the Arts; Media Ethics; Screen, Spirituality and Culture, Animation Studies; Documentary Screen and Games Studies.Starts: Semester A – March; Semester B –July; Summer School – January.graduate programme includes: Creative Theory; Mobile Mediated World; Children & the Media, Scriptwriting; Teaching NCEA Media Studies; NZ Screen, Media & Creative Industries; Digital Cinema; Production/Development; Directed Study.duration: 3 years (undergraduate); BA Hons,one year: MA, one year; BCS Hons, one year;PhD, 3 to 5 years (full-time or part-time)apply by: Normal tertiary enrolment periodsStudents per intake: Some limits on production coursesPrerequisites: Tertiary level entryEmphasis: Criticism and Creativity in the 21stCenturyFacilities: Broadcast-quality digital cameraand editing facilities for teaching andresearch; dedicated media and game labs.Qualifications: BA (Screen and MediaStudies); BMCT (Bachelor of Media and Creative Technologies); BA Hons, MA; PhDCost: Tertiary student feesCourse contacts: Carolyn Henson, School of Arts Manager (for undergraduate enquiries), [email protected]; Dr Ann Hardy, Convener, Screen and Media [email protected]; Dr Geoff Lealand, Graduate Advisor [email protected]: New Zealand’s number oneMedia Research programme (2006 PBRFrating) is a centre for innovative teachingand learning, integrating hands-on creativework and the intellectual challenge of criticalthinking. Specialisations include CreativeIndustries, Video Art, Media Policy, AudienceResearch, Games, Animation, New Media andDemocracy, Religion and Media literacy, Digital Cinema Production & Development.Our new degree programme, the Bachelor of Media & Creative Technologies, consolidates our emphasis on combining training with critical thinking, so students may work independently or as a team in all areas of the media. Training and research staff includes:• Chair of School of Arts: Dr Alistair Swale• Professor Dan Fleming• Associate Professor Geoff Lealand• Senior Lecturers: Dr Ann Hardy, Dr Craig Hight,

Dr Stan Jones, Dr Gareth Schott, Dr Alistair Swale, Dr Bevin Yeatman

• Lecturers: Dr Lisa Perrott, Dr Virginia Pitts, Dr Adrian Athique, Dr Ted Nannicelli.

INSTITUTE oF TEChNologY

Unitec Institute of TechnologyCarrington Road, Mt Albert, AucklandPrivate Bag 92025, AucklandFreephone: 0800 10 95 10Email: [email protected]: www.unitec.ac.nz

KEY PERSoNNEl:Athina Tsoulis, Head of Department, Performing and Screen Arts, Faculty of Creative Industries and Business, 021-613 372, [email protected]

oRgaNISaTIoN STaTEmENT:Unitec has acquired a reputation for excellence in vocational and professional education. All our programmes have a large practical component allowing students to learn about filmmaking by producing work for the screen.

CoURSES:gRadUaTE dIPloma IN CREaTIVE PRaCTICE (SCREEN aNd ThEaTRE)Suitable for: Those who have a background in the film and theatre industry and who want to move into scriptwriting, directing for screen or theatre and screen or theatre design.Cost: $4000-$7000NZQa registered: Yesduration: 1 year available: Full timePrerequisites: Undergraduate qualification or relevant industry experienceSpaces available: 26Key tutors: Dr Scott Wilson, John DaviesFormat: On campusdescription: You will work on your own creative projects under the guidance of industry professionals.

BaChEloR oF PERFoRmINg aNd SCREEN aRTS (SCREEN aRTS) Suitable for: Those interested in screen development and production, and screen technologies (camera/editing/sound and design)Cost: Approx $7581NZQa registered: Yesduration: 3 years available: Full timePrerequisites: Interview requiredSpaces available: 50Key tutors: Athina Tsoulis, Alan Locke, Larry Justice, Alan Brash, Gary Henderson, Victor GrbicFormat: On campusdescription: We provide graduates with a thorough knowledge of filmmaking and television from conception to production, with the opportunity to specialise in script development, production managing/assistant directing, directing, camera, cinematography, editing, sound recording/design in the later stages of the degree and in preparation for postgraduate work.

BaChEloR oF PERFoRmINg aNd SCREEN aRTS (aCTINg FoR SCREEN aNd ThEaTRE)Suitable for: Those wanting to be an actor for Theatre, Film and Television.Cost: Approx $7581NZQa registered: Yesduration: 3 years available: Full timePrerequisites: Interview requiredSpaces available: 24Key tutors: John Davies, Elizabeth Hawthorne, Kirstie O’SullivanFormat: On campusdescription: The unique voice of each student is celebrated through an intensive training programme that is built on bravery, risk, humour, respect, teamwork and innovation. You’ll be challenged to reach your potential through practical courses in acting technique, voice, movement and critical practice. This course concentrates equally on theatre and screen performance.

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dIPloma IN PERFoRmaNCE TEChNologY (SPECIalISE IN CoSTUmE, lIghTS/SoUNd/STagE maNagEmENT oR SCENERY/PRoPS/aRT dEPaRTmENT)Suitable for: Those wanting to work behind the scenes in theatre, film and entertainment industries.Cost: Approx $6200NZQa registered: Yesduration: 2 years available: Full timePrerequisites: Interview requiredSpaces available: 24Key tutors: Brad Gledhill, Steve Marshall, Brent Hargreaves, Suzanne SturrockFormat: On campusdescription: Learn by practical experience as you collaborate with actors, dancers, designers, directors, writers and film and television professionals to produce a wide range of projects. In your second year you will take part in an industry placement.

UNIVERSITY

The International Institute of Modern Letters, Victoria University of WellingtonGlenn Schaeffer House, 16 Waiteata Road, Kelburn Campus, Kelburn, WellingtonPO Box 600, WellingtonPh: 04 463 6854, Fax: 04 463 6865Email: [email protected] Website: www.victoria.ac.nz/modernletters KEY PERSoNNEl:• Ken Duncum, Michael Hirshfeld Director of

Scriptwriting, [email protected]• Katie Hardwick-Smith, Administrator,

[email protected]• Clare Moleta, Administrator,

[email protected]

oRgaNISaTIoN STaTEmENT: Victoria is built on more than a century of tradition. Victoria College was founded by an Act of Parliament in 1897, the year of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, and began teaching in 1899. Many years on, Victoria University of Wellington is a thriving community of more than 20,000 students and 2000 staff

located at four campuses around Wellington. Victoria is also one of New Zealand’s leading research institutions, and is committed to being a research-led university. Embracing both tradition and innovation, Victoria offers the best of both worlds, providing life-long educational experiences to students from a wide variety of backgrounds and nationalities.

CoURSE:IN CREaTIVE WRITINg (SCRIPTWRITINg)Suitable for: Graduates with previous experience in scriptwritingCost: Approx $6037.20 in 2010 Qualification: MA NZQa registered: Yesduration: One academic year (Late Feb to November)available: Full timePrerequisites: A degree in any subject, and/or an appropriate standard in scriptwriting.Spaces available: 10Key tutors: Ken Duncum (Michael Hirschfeld Director of Scriptwriting)Format: On campus class meetings twice weekly.description: This programme aims to develop the craft skills and imaginative capacities of talented new writers through a programme of workshops, industry placements, portfolio supervision, and complementary reading and viewing. Each student will submit a final portfolio consisting of a full-length script to third-draft standard.

INSTITUTE oF TEChNologY

Waikato Institute of Technology, School of Media ArtsTristram Street, Private Bag 3036, Waikato Mail Centre, HamiltonFax: +64-7-858 0246Email: [email protected]: www.wintec.ac.nz

KEY PERSoNNEl:• John Mandelberg, Head of Moving Image

Department, School of Media Arts, 027-160 2074, [email protected]

• Paul Judge, Moving Image Tutor, School of Media Arts, 027-258 8391, [email protected]

oRgaNISaTIoN STaTEmENT:The School of Media Arts provides innovative, interdisciplinary education that prepares students for a future in the creative industries.

If you’re interested in moving image, graphic design, digital media, painting, sculpture, photography, animation, interior design, fashion design, journalism, radio, public relations & advertising, song writing, or commercial music, Media Arts’ programmes of study are a great place to begin your career. Experienced staff and state-of-the-art facilities help you develop a unique range of skills and the ability to apply them in the professional world.Media Arts study is practical, project driven and collaborative. Students are stimulated to develop individualised research practices, reflective judgement and critical thinking. Graduates are well equipped to seek employment as practitioners or to undertake postgraduate study.

Media Arts offers a range of certificate, diploma, degree, and postgraduate study options. Please visit www.wintec.ac.nz for further course information.

CoURSES:BaChEloR oF mEdIa aRTS (VISUal aRTS)(moVINg ImagE PaThWaY)Suitable for: People interested in training for a career in Moving Image Cost: $4809 approx (per year)NZQa registered: Yesduration: 3 yearsavailable: Full-time, Part-timePrerequisites:• NCEA Level 2, at least 60 credits across four

subjects including English, or• The criteria for entrance to a New Zealand

university; or• An equivalent qualification approved by the

Media Arts Programme Committee; or• Reached an age of 20 years prior to the first

year of entry into this programme and can demonstrate the acquisition of the above skills since leaving secondary school.

Candidates must also provide a portfolio of work and attend an interview.Key tutors: John Mandelberg, Paul JudgeFormat: On campusdescription: The first year of study in the Bachelor of Media Arts (BMA) is based around your chosen endorsement (Visual Arts, Communication or Commercial Music, plus electives of your choice), after which you can choose to specialise in one of the pathways of study listed: Moving Image, Digital Media Design, Graphic Design, Painting, Sculpture, or Photography (Visual Arts), Music Production, Songwriting, or Performance (Commercial Music), or Moving Image, Journalism, or PR/Advertising (Communication).The Moving Image curriculum provides you with grounding in industry technology and practices, and support for you to create your own work. The department is equipped with all the relevant industry-standard software and technology. You will acquire a wide range of skills, and work with High Definition cameras, lighting, digital editing,

writing, and the process of video production and post-production.

BaChEloR oF mEdIa aRTS (hoNoURS)Suitable for: If you want to further your learning in arts and/or update your studio practice and understanding of current discourse in your field, then the Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours) offers a contemporary, open and rigorous postgraduate learning environment tailored to your needs. It can also prepare you for Master of Arts study.Cost: $4809 approx (per year)NZQa registered: Yesduration: 1 year (if full-time)available: Full-time, Part-timePrerequisites: • Bachelor of Media Arts (Visual Arts) with a

grade average of B or better in the final year of full-time study (or equivalent in part-time study), or,

• Alternate Undergraduate Degree specialising in Communication, Graphic Design, Painting, Moving Image, Sculpture, Photography, Digital Media Design or Music, with a grade average of B or better in the final year of full-time study (or equivalent in part-time study), or,

• A history of professional experience in Communication, Graphic Design, Painting, Moving Image, Sculpture, Photography, Digital Media Design or Music, with the ability to undertake independent practical and theoretical research at a level equivalent to that which would be possessed by graduates of the Bachelor of Media Arts with a grade average as specified above. Relevance of professional experience will be determined on the basis of an interview and portfolio.

Key tutors: John Mandelberg, Paul JudgeFormat: Weekly contemporary theory class, ongoing research practice project, regular meetings with supervisor.description: The Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours) is a postgraduate programme – ideal for graduates who wish to undertake an in-depth investigation in their chosen field, within a research-focused learning environment. As an Honours student you will receive supervision for both the practical and the theoretical components of your study. Additional supervision from external representatives of your professional field can also be established. Recent Moving Image projects produced in Honours include dramas, screenplays, animations and documentaries. You will have frequent formal and informal meetings and critiques with other staff and students to discuss your work, helping you to frame and respond critically to issues surrounding your practice at the level required by the professional world. The learning environment is good-humoured, varied and active, encouraging input from staff and students equally. Facilities and equipment in the School of Media Arts are made available to you as determined by the nature and requirements of your project.

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