Certificate in Creative Media
Creative Media
A course by
Yoobee College of Creative Innovation
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.
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.

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

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

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Creative industries
Media
Film & Animation
Digital Design

Future employment opportunities might be
Junior designer
Junior animator
Assistant in film and media production
Entry-level creative media roles


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