Certificate in Creative Media

Creative Media

Gain foundational skills in animation, film, design, and web with hands-on projects and build a mini-portfolio in this 19-week NZQA Level 4 certificate.

NZ$4,844

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NZQA Level 4 Certification

Study Level

Entry

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Online study

Flexible online learning from anywhere

Available in 4 locations

It will take a total of 19 weeks

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Foundational animation skills

Apply principles of animation, including frame-by-frame and rigging, and use digital tools for character and visual design.

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Film production techniques

Demonstrate competence in simple film creation, from scripting and storyboarding to filming and video editing using industry-standard software.

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Graphic and web design

Design posters, game interfaces, and web layouts while applying principles of graphic design, layout, and typography with professional tools.

What You're Signing Up For

If you are passionate about digital media but unsure of what direction to take, Yoobee's Certificate in Creative Media offers practical experience in animation, film, graphic/web design, and user experience. You'll learn core creative processes using industry-standard tools, participate in hands-on projects, and graduate with a mini-portfolio highlighting your multi-disciplinary skills.

Course Content

  • Principles of animation: 2D techniques, frame-by-frame, rigging, digital character design
  • Film production: scripting, storyboarding, filming, editing, visual effects
  • Graphic, web, UX and UI design: poster design, game interfaces, web layouts
  • Use of industry tools: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Animate, Adobe XD, Webflow
  • Typography, concept sketching, composition, visual storytelling
  • Digital file management, prototyping, and testing designs
  • Portfolio development: compiling and presenting creative work

What you need to know first

Minimum age 16 years

Basic computer skills

Interest in design

NCEA Level 2 or equivalent evidence of ability

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Creative industries

  • Media

  • Film & Animation

  • Digital Design

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Junior designer

  • Junior animator

  • Assistant in film and media production

  • Entry-level creative media roles