New Zealand Diploma in Animation (Level 5)
Creative Media
A course by
SIT
A one-year diploma focused on developing skills in 2D and stop-motion animation, storytelling, and digital media, preparing students for creative roles in the animation and screen industries. Delivered in a flexible HyFlex (onsite/online) mode.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Invercargill / HyFlex, Invercargill
It will take a total of 1 year
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Develop practical animation skills
Gain hands-on abilities in 2D and stop-motion animation, including digital and studio-based techniques.
Create audience-centred stories
Design and produce animated narratives targeted at specific audiences.
Work collaboratively and independently
Participate in both solo and collaborative creative projects, building teamwork and leadership skills.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Diploma in Animation (Level 5) provides students with practical and creative skills in 2D and stop-motion animation, digital drawing, storyboarding, and animation principles. The programme emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and audience-targeted storytelling through solo and group projects using industry technology and methods. Graduates develop professional, portfolio-ready work suitable for roles in the animation, screen arts, and digital media sectors.
Course Content
- Character development and storytelling
- Principles of animation and movement
- Stop-motion animation
- 2D animation
- Studio and digital drawing
- Communications, project management, leadership and team building
- BSA503 Cross-Disciplinary Workshops 1
- BSA542 Studio Digital 1
- BSA524 Stop-Motion Animation
- BSA529 Storyboarding
- BSA526 Principles of Animation
- BSA527 2D Animation
- BSA515 Studio Drawing 1
What you need to know first
Portfolio submission and interview
For school leavers: University Entrance (NCEA Level 3: three subjects, 14 credits each in UE approved subjects, plus Level 2 or above Literacy and Level 1 or above Numeracy)
For mature students: 20 years or older and evidence of aptitude or relevant experience (preferably some prior study to NZQA Level 3 or higher)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Animation
Screen & Media Production
Digital Arts
Future employment opportunities might be
2D Animator
2D Digital Artist
Stop-motion animation artist
Storyboarder
Animator
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