Film, Design and Digital Media CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES 2017
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Creative Technologies Grow your creativity. Work on real-life projects as part of your course. Learn from professionals who have worked on leading projects. From day one, you’ll use digital design software, 3D printers, laser cutters, film cameras and more. You’ll get an all-round portfolio of skills so you can immediately start achieving your creative goals. Our students have worked on the following industry projects: > a major horror film by director Alex Galvin (director of award-winning Eternity and When Night Falls)
Here are some of the things that our students have been working on. The TV show Thunderbirds. Working as an editor for Māori TV. Developing exhibitions in the Wellington CBD area. Making costumes for the Royal New Zealand Ballet.
> a sci-fi movie by director Theo Baynton (The WotWots, Thunderbirds, art director for Jane and the Dragon)
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori have one student doing poster design for them.
> projects from InsideDesign and CGM+Foster Architects
A graduate diploma student worked on the Gallipoli display “The Scale of Our War” at Te Papa Museum.
You’ll gain practical experience and contacts in the industry. Our tutors will guide you and help you forge your own path.
Another student also worked on a Gallipoli display, made by Weta Workshops for the Dominion Museum. A second year student was working on a public art sculpture with Debra Bustin, a well know artist.
Te Auaha New Zealand Institute of Applied Creativity WelTec in partnership with Whitireia are building a world class learning space. 9000m2 of freshly created facilities including a performance theatre, in-house cinema, music studios, photography spaces, workshops, hair and make-up studios, and digital labs. Opening in 2018 Cuba Street, Wellington www.teauaha.com
Be creative over summer. Start your studies in November.
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Certificate in Creative Technologies
Diploma in Creative Technologies
Level 4
Level 6
Start: July 2016, March and July 2017 Length: 17 weeks, full-time Campus: Wellington
Start: July 2016, March and July 2017 Length: 2 years, full-time Campus: Wellington
Start your creative journey. Get a taste of creative principles and techniques. You’ll learn about art and design, drawing, photography, illustration, painting and printmaking. Develop skills in creating 3D media such as modelmaking and using design software.
Get hands-on. Work with a mix of media from visual arts to motion graphics and information technology. Learn through collaborative projects. Benefit from the close support of leading professionals.
Programme overview
> Gain practical skills by using a range of equipment and new
> Learn fundamental digital camera operation skills- aperture, shutter speed, composition and lighting
technologies in project work
> Gain skills in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
> Develop a greater understanding of how to create 2D and 3D media
> Be introduced to digital innovation with a laser cutter, 3D scanner, 3D printer and drawing tablet
> Learn how to think analytically, write and communicate concepts
> Learn how to use 3D tools and workshop technology to create 3D design projects
> Take part in a public exhibition and present your work to the public
> Extend and explore drawing and painting skills
Further study options
Further study options
Once you’ve completed the course, you can choose to take your skills further by going on to the Diploma or Bachelor in Creative Technologies. Career opportunities Work towards developing a career in the design, illustration, digital media or film industries. You may establish yourself as a self-employed creative arts professional.
> Design a proposal for an area of creative investigation
The diploma covers the first two years of the Bachelor degree. You can choose to do an extra year and graduate with the Bachelor of Creative Technologies.
Career opportunities Work towards developing a career in the design, illustration, digital media or film industries. Careers also exist in the arts and education sectors. You may establish yourself as a self-employed creative arts professional.
36 Credits NCEA Level 2 (with at least 12 credits in each of 2 subjects). You will also need to submit a portfolio of recent work (within the last 18 months).
Entry criteria NCEA Level 3 (including 3 subjects with 14 credits in each). NCEA Level 2 literacy requirement – at least 5 credits each in reading and writing. NCEA Level 1 literacy requirement. Or successful completion of Certificate in Creative Technologies (Level 4), or equivalent qualification. You will also need to submit a portfolio of recent work (within the last 18 months).
International students – minimum IELTS (academic) score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or equivalent.
International students – minimum IELTS (academic) score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5.
Entry criteria
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Programme overview
The horror film project
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This is an opportunity for many students to work on a major film and to gain valuable experience working with top industry professionals
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Our Creative students are busy working on a feature film, one of a number of industry projects that are part of their course. Students are involved in all aspects of Before the Darkness, a horror-thriller being directed by tutor and local film-maker Alex Galvin. Pre-production. Storyboarding. Location scouting. Make-up. Wardrobe. Photography. Live action shooting. Visual effects. Poster design. Marketing and promotion. A portion of the film has already been shot and is currently being promoted in the United States by Hollywood producer, Sharon ‘Rocky’ Roggio. Rocky was involved with award-winning television productions House of Cards and Parks and Recreation. She has also worked with Hollywood hotshots David Fincher, Kevin Spacey, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Connelly and Chris Hemsworth. “What we’ve seen in four days of filming is an amazing growth in some of our students,” says Alex. “They’re getting a taste of all the different jobs in the film industry and seeing what works for them.”
“In our industry, what’s really important is that you have a real passion, that you’re reliable and that you’re good at what you do. You can learn those skills here.” The Kiwi director’s 2013 sci-fi thriller Eternity won awards at the Madrid International Film Festival, California Film Awards and was screened at the Cannes Antipodes, St Tropez Antipodes and Boston Science Fiction film festivals. “This is an opportunity for many students to work on a major film and to gain valuable experience working with top industry professionals” says Alex. Part of the programme involves students making props for the film. They’ll continue to work with WelTec tutor Gareth McGhie who was previously a workshop supervisor at Weta Workshop. He worked on major blockbusters including The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, King Kong and Avatar. “One of the huge benefits for students is that once they graduate, they will have a feature film credit on their CV.”
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Bachelor of Creative Technologies Level 7 Start: July 2016, March and July 2017 Length: 3 years, full-time Campus: Wellington
All your learning is tailored to suit industry. Work on real-life projects. Learn from leading professionals. You’ll build your portfolio and work on collaborative projects, just as you would in industry. Take part in a public exhibition. Gain practical skills and experience. You can choose to major in Digital Media, or create your own degree by choosing courses from a range of areas. Either way, you’ll work with a mix of media so you’ll be ready for industry.
Design your degree Customise your own degree. Build skills in areas that interest you. Talk with us about the possibilities. Or major in Digitial Media.
Major: Digital media Digital media is a dynamic and exciting industry. New technologies and the accelerating pace of change continue to inspire designers in new ways. You’ll follow the evolution of static, two-dimensional print media into an expanded range of visual communication via multimedia and interactive applications. You’ll explore digital media. From simple television advertisements to complex multi-platform marketing packages. From short-films to abstract animations. Choose a specialist area of focus. Graphic design (print). Animation. Digital film and television. Photography.
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Programme overview Graphic design (print) Master applications like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Work on a variety of projects covering logo design, magazine layouts, posters and spatial graphics (Wayfinding). Learn traditional print techniques like letterpress and screenprinting. Animation Explore virtual reality and mixed reality development - Oculus. Focus on illustration, game design and multimedia projects. Develop your own characters in 3D using the latest techniques and software. Digital film and television Gain filmmaking experience. Be part of a team producing a full length feature film. Work on multiple facets of the film including scriptwriting, storyboarding, conceptual art, modelling, continuity, camera and lighting tuition, art department, wardrobe, sound recording and design, location scouting, editing, and visual and practical effects. Photography Learn how to work in film and digital environments. Explore camera essentials like exposure, white balance, composition, file management, darkroom and colour printing. Grow your studio and post-production skills and techniques. Entry criteria NCEA Level 3 (including 3 subjects with 14 credits in each). NCEA Level 2 literacy and NCEA Level 1 numeracy requirement. Or successful completion of an equivalent qualification. You will also need to submit a portfolio of recent work (within the last 18 months). Applicants over 20 years need only submit a portfolio. International students – minimum IELTS (academic) score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5. Career opportunities Opportunities exist for graduates within the fields of film and television, web and graphic design and marketing.
Programme structure Critical Studies 1
YEAR 1
TRI 1
TRI 2
YEAR 2
TRI 1
TRI 2
CT5001
Creative Elective Technologies 1
Elective
CT5003
Level 7
Collaborative Projects 1
Studio Practice
CT5002
CT5029
Critical Studies Collaborative 2 Projects 2 CT6001
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
Elective
CT6002
Creative Professional Technologies 2 Studies 1 CT6003
Graduate Diploma Creative Technologies
CT6004
Start: July 2016, March and July 2017 Length: 1 year, full-time Campus: Wellington
Explore the creative industry. Work on a collaborative project. Design your own major independent project. Put your skills into practice with work experience. The programme has a large practical component and is focused on direct industry-relevant projects. Choose from specialisations in digital pre- and post-production. Animation. Film. Workshop practice. Creative IT. Project management. Creative leadership. The one-year programme is designed for those with a bachelor’s degree or relevant experience. Talk with us to find out more.
Critical Studies Collaborative 3 Projects 3
YEAR 3
TRI 1
TRI 2
Independent Projects 1A
CT7001
CT7002
CT7004
Professional Studies 2
Independent Projects 1B
Exhibition
CT7003
CT7005
Elective
Elective
CT7006
= Major Elective
A bachelor’s degree in another discipline or equivalent practical, professional or educational experience of an appropriate kind. You will also be required to submit a portfolio of creative work and attend an interview as part of the enrolment process. You will be required to have a high level of computer literacy in your given field of expertise. International students – minimum IELTS (academic) score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5.
This programme structure is subject to timetable confirmation. = Compulsory
Entry criteria
= Open Elective
weltec.ac.nz/creative Programmes and course details may change. Confirm your options by calling a Student Advisor on 0800 WELTEC (935 832).
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DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this programme guide describes the courses we intend to offer. The information is correct at the time of printing (June 2016). Please note that programmes and courses are subject to change.
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