New Zealand Diploma in Writing for Creative Industries (Level 5)
Language & Literature
A course by
NorthTec
Learn the craft of writing through online workshops, exercises, and specialist tutor support, across a range of genres including fiction, non-fiction, script writing, and poetry. Flexible online delivery with full-time or part-time options.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 5 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
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Apply writing processes to produce original works
Use analysis, research, planning, drafting, editing, and rewriting processes to create original fiction and nonfiction for audiences in print, digital, radio, screen, or stage in the creative industries.
Use practical writing and analytical tools
Employ tools and approaches that enhance work in various professions and writing-related fields.
Apply professional, legal, and ethical principles
Demonstrate awareness of and responsibility for professional, legal, and ethical aspects in writing practice.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme develops your skills as a writer for the creative industries, covering genres such as short fiction, non-fiction, script writing, and poetry. You'll learn through exercises, workshops, course readings, industry-relevant feedback, and special projects. The course is run fully online, offering flexibility to fit around your lifestyle, and is supported by a team of accomplished writers. You'll engage with both traditional and digital platforms, preparing you to produce original written works for specific audiences, including print, digital, radio, screen, or stage. Graduates are equipped to work independently or in professional writing contexts.
Course Content
- Poetry I
- Writing in New Zealand
- Long Texts
- Project Management
- Script Writing (Stage)
- Non-Fiction
- Short Fiction
- Storytelling
- Writing for traditional and online publishing
- Digital platforms and business writing
- Performance writing
What you need to know first
Be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences.
Be able to read, write, and communicate in English at a basic level.
Be physically able to complete the programme-specific outcomes.
Applicants for whom English is not a first language must have an IELTS score of 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each band) or an accepted international equivalence.
Applicants under the age of 20: provide a sample of original creative writing and have a minimum of 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 including at least 14 credits in an English-rich subject, or successful completion of a recognised writing foundation programme or equivalent.
Applicants aged 20 years and over: provide evidence of ability to achieve qualification graduate outcomes.
Special entry may be possible at the discretion of the Head of Department.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Creative Industries
Writing
Communications
Future employment opportunities might be
Freelance writer
Technical writer
Scriptwriter
Website content writer
Educational writer
Speech writer
Museum writer
Newsletter writer
Book reviewer
Copywriter
Content Writer
Content Creator
Content Marketer
Digital Content Writer
Social Media Coordinator
Novelist
Writer
Poet
Playwright
Copy Editor
Editorial Assistant
Publisher
Publishing Editor
Newspaper Editor
Content Developer
Technical Communicator
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