New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Screen Arts, Acting and Technical Production

Certificate

Do you love to perform or want to work behind the scenes in performing and screen arts and make your own short films? This certificate programme is your pass to an exciting future in performance, production and screen.

Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$3,300 per year

International Fees

$12,688 per year

About this course

While this certificate programme is not equivalent to University Entrance, successful completion will allow you to progress to higher-level programmes.

This programme is ideal if you want to go on to higher-level study in performing and screen arts, if you're not exactly sure what area to focus on, or if you are already in employment in this industry who want to improve your personal communication and professional presentation skills.

The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation specialising in screen arts, acting, and technical productions, will expose you to the basic principles of production, acting, theatre technologies and design, moving image study, as well as collaborative project-based learning.

Highlights

Emphasis on practical skills and project-based learning: You will develop performance pieces, work behind the scenes in the theatre, and make your own videos.
Learn from Lecturers who are eager to share their industry experience with you.
Access to Unitec's excellent performing arts facilities.
A mix of classroom sessions, practical workshops, critique sessions, student seminars, discussions, presentations and online learning.
A chance to take classes in Unitec's marae, a great setting to explore Maori oratorical traditions and the role of culture in communication.

Please note: International students who graduate will NOT be eligible for a post-study work visa upon completion of this programme.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements:

For this programme, you will need the following:

A minimum of 4 years' secondary education;
Be 16 years old by the time the programme starts;
Successfully complete an interview, audition and/or submission;
A minimum total of 40 NCEA credits at level 2 in four subjects;
A minimum of 12 English credits at level 1 or higher;
University Entrance numeracy (or equivalent);

If you haven't met the above NCEA requirements, you'll need one of the following:

A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework or equivalent qualifications (e.g. International Baccalaureate or Cambridge), or;
The New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3);
After you have submitted your application to study at Unitec, you may be asked to attend a skills review session to assess your literacy and numeracy levels. This helps us to enrol you in the best programme and courses for your career pathway.

English requirements for international students:

If English is not your first language, you will need one of the following:

Academic IELTS level 5.5 with no band lower than 5, or;
The New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 (Applied).

If you don't meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available, depending on your current level of ability.

If you don't meet these requirements, you may still apply under special or discretionary entrance, or try our New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3).

For more information download the programme regulations:

Programme Regulations

Study locations

Mt Albert

Career pathways

- Entry into further study toward a career in the media or performing and screen arts.

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