Bachelor of Creative Media
Creative Media
A course by
UCOL
Develop skills as a creative image maker in the UCOL Bachelor of Creative Media. This multidisciplinary Level 7 degree covers illustration, filmmaking, 3D/animation, photography, and design, equipping students for a range of roles in the creative industries.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Manawatū, Palmerston North
It will take a total of 3 years
This course requires 40 hours per week
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Develop technical and creative proficiency across multiple media
Gain competence in a variety of media including digital design, photography, illustration, videography, and 3D/animation, combining these to create innovative projects.
Industry readiness through real-world experience
Complete 380 hours of work-integrated learning with real clients, fostering workplace skills and professional practices for the creative sector.
Multidisciplinary problem-solving and creative project management
Understand and apply concept creation, logic, imagination, and critical reasoning to solve problems and deliver meaningful outcomes in various creative industries.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Creative Media at UCOL is a three-year, Level 7 degree designed to prepare aspiring creatives for dynamic careers in visual culture and creative industries. Students combine wide-ranging digital technologies and arts in areas such as graphic design, illustration, photography, video, and 3D modelling. The program features innovative, project-based learning, real client interactions through a work-integrated 'Workhub', and opportunities to specialise in chosen media. Graduates are industry-ready with both technical and conceptual skills, business awareness, and a professional portfolio, suitable for roles in photography, design, video production, and more.
Course Content
- Visual Language: Fundamentals of composition, gestalt principles, colour theory
- Digital Technologies: Application of processes and techniques in digital media
- Creative Media: Design, photography, video/filmmaking, illustration, 3D/animation
- Contextual Studies: Theories and issues in contemporary creative media
- Creative Media Workshops: Hands-on skill development in chosen specialisations
- Critical Studies: Research methodologies, cultural/historical influences, industry trends
- Industry Practice: Business and marketing for creative industries, 80 hours of work experience
- Work-integrated Learning: 380 hours of work experience (includes 120 hours in year three)
- Professional Portfolio and Exhibition: Portfolio development, final graduate exhibition
What you need to know first
University Entrance (UE) or equivalent academic achievement (for applicants under 20)
Provisional enrolment (Discretionary Entrance) as per NZQA if not meeting standard entry
Minimum 14 credits in an approved subject at NCEA Level 2 plus literacy and numeracy for UE (for provisional applicants)
International: Equivalent overseas secondary achievement; IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band lower than 5.5) or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Creative Media
Design
Photography
Video Production
3D Animation
Illustration
Visual Journalism
Future employment opportunities might be
Commercial Photographer
Portrait Photographer
Wedding Photographer
Architectural Photographer
Graphic Designer
Illustrator
Marketing Designer
Web Designer
Storyboard Artist
Animator
Photojournalist
Documentary Maker
Infographics Designer
Video/Television Producer
Television Director
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