NZ Diploma in Screen Production (Level 5)
Creative Media
A course by
EIT
Gain practical theoretical, operational and technical skills to produce high definition video, broadcast, and multimedia content to professional standards, preparing you for a range of employment opportunities in the screen, film and TV industries.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hawke's Bay Campus, Napier
It will take a total of 1 year
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Apply screen production techniques
Gain proficiency in planning, shooting, and editing high definition video and sound using industry-standard equipment and software.
Develop team-based creative projects
Work collaboratively in simulated industry environments to produce multimedia content from concept to completion.
Understand screen industry opportunities
Identify and explore career pathways in film, television, web, and non-broadcast media sectors.
What You're Signing Up For
This one year, project-based diploma offers hands-on experience using camera, sound and editing equipment while exploring employment opportunities in film, TV, web, and non-broadcast media. Students learn to write scripts, produce, direct, and edit video and sound in team settings that reflect real-world screen production environments. The programme utilizes state-of-the-art digital cameras and non-linear editing systems used in the contemporary screen industry.
Course Content
- Script writing
- Production management
- Directing for screen
- Video and sound recording
- Digital video editing
- Teamwork in screen production
- Industry-based practical projects
- Operation of camera, sound and editing equipment
- Introduction to film, TV, web and non-broadcast media sectors
What you need to know first
University Entrance (as defined by NZQA) OR evidence of capability to undertake and complete the programme (at discretion of Discipline Leader/Programme Coordinator).
Applicants over 20 years old may be considered based on experience and capability.
All applicants must attend an interview.
Acceptable level of English language fluency (e.g., IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5, or NZ Certificate in English Language (Level 4)).
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Film
Television
Media
Creative Industries
Future employment opportunities might be
Camera operator
Sound technician
Video editor
Producer
Director (entry-level roles)
Multimedia content creator
Roles in film, TV, web and non-broadcast media production
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