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NZ Diploma in Screen Production (Level 5)
Fancy your chances directing on the silver screen? When you study screen production at EIT you’ll gain the theoretical, operational and technical skills required to produce high definition video, broadcast and electronic multimedia to professional publishing standards.
Study Options
Full-time
Length
1 year
Level
Level 5
Start your career in the screen industry
Build a career in the screen industry.
This programme provides students with hands-on experience using camera, sound and editing equipment whilst exploring opportunities for working in film, TV, web and non-broadcast media.
With your diploma completed successfully you can continue on to the second year of the Bachelor of Creative Practice.
Outline
This one year project-based programme is designed for people who want to gain the skills and knowledge required to work in the screen industry. You will learn how to write a script, produce, direct and edit video and sound whilst working in a team environment mimicking the real world of Screen Production.
The programme has been designed to give you as much “hands-on” experience with professional camera, sound and editing equipment as practical. We primarily use state-of-the-art digital cameras for recording images then edit those images on non-linear digital editing systems, as used in the industry.
EIT has partnered with Rāngai to deliver the NZ Diploma in Screen Production from state of the art studios in the heart of Gisborne,
Career and Study Opportunities
You will gain a broad introduction, as well as secure a good understanding, of different aspects of the screen industry. This will prepare you for employment or enable you to go on to further study in the Bachelor of Creative Practice in Screen Production.
The depth of the course allows you to look at opportunities working in film, television, web and non-broadcast media.
We aim to give you the skills to build your career in the area of your choice whether that be camera, sound, editing, directing, script writing, producing or another specialised field.
Further your study pathway with the Bachelor of Creative Practice followed by postgraduate study.
Dates
There is one entry date per year:
- February
Entry
Entry Requirements
Entry with Credit
International Entry Requirements
Academic Learning Services
Academic Learning Services is here to assist you on your journey towards the successful completion of your studies at EIT. Our aim is for you to become confident, competent and independent learners.
We have dedicated advisors who can assist with your learning.
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Scholarships
EIT offers a variety of scholarships across various subjects and programme levels. Some scholarships are based on your age, some are specific to the subject you want to study. Not all scholarships are based on your academic ability and anyone wanting to study should investigate what scholarships are available to them.
You can find a list of EIT scholarships here however there are many more scholarships offered nationally. Information about these is on an database called “givME”. givME is accessible at EIT or at some public libraries. If you would like to come to EIT to look through the giveME database don’t hesitate to contact scholarships@eit.ac.nz or call in for a chat.