Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours)
Creative Media
A course by
Wintec
The Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours) is a level 8 one-year full-time or part-time postgraduate programme focused on advanced research and practice in contemporary art, design, communication, media, and music.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Hamilton City Campus, Hamilton
It will take a total of 1 year
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Undertake advanced research
Learn to plan, conduct, and present independent, original research in a creative subject area, combining practical and theoretical components.
Produce a substantial creative project
Complete a significant studio-based creative output informed by contemporary theory and practice within your chosen discipline.
Apply contemporary theory
Demonstrate understanding and application of contemporary theory relevant to the arts and media.
What You're Signing Up For
This postgraduate programme offers students the opportunity to undertake an in-depth, research-focused investigation in their chosen field within a contemporary and supportive learning environment. The programme includes supervision for both practical and theoretical aspects, access to outstanding facilities, and frequent peer and faculty critique opportunities. Students benefit from tailored support, studio space, fabrication workshops, and industry-standard digital and media facilities. The degree is suitable for those seeking advanced knowledge in communication, design, music, or visual arts.
Course Content
- Research practice: major studio-based research project and parallel written research paper (900 hours)
- Contemporary theory: survey of recent theories in arts and media (300 hours)
- Tutorials, critiques, and peer review
- Independent practical and theoretical research
- Access to technical staff and industry-standard facilities
- Two core modules: Research Practice (90 credits), Contemporary Theory (30 credits)
What you need to know first
Bachelor of Media Arts with a mark average of 65% or better in 4 level 7 modules and 65% in two contextual modules at level 5 and 6
OR an undergraduate degree in communication, visual arts, design, or music with equivalent marks
OR a history of professional experience in communication, visual arts, design or music with ability to conduct independent research (as assessed by interview and portfolio)
Portfolio of recent work for non-Wintec graduates
English language requirements: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) or equivalent
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Creative Industries
Media
Design
Visual Arts
Music
Future employment opportunities might be
Designer
Filmmaker
Artist
Advertising professional
Photographer
Art director
Teacher
Cinematographer
Editorial photographer
Environmental designer
Exhibition designer
Film editor
Film producer
Freelance photographer
Graphic designer
Illustrator
Photojournalist
Scriptwriter
Web designer
Songwriter
Composer
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