Creative Media
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
A three-year, practice-oriented degree equipping students with the skills and expertise to create engaging screen-based content and launch a career in screen production and broadcasting.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Madras Street Campus, Christchurch
It will take a total of 3 years

Develop the ability to produce engaging screen productions such as short films, music videos, documentaries, and live broadcasts using industry-standard equipment and software.

Gain professional-level skills in key screen production roles, including camera operation, sound, post-production, directing, production management, and collaborating in a studio environment.

The Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications (Screen Production) combines two years of immersive on-campus learning with a third year spent working in industry. Students develop professional screen production competencies through hands-on experience filming, editing, and producing a range of media including short films, documentaries, music videos, and live broadcasts. The degree features up-to-date, industry-aligned training in both technical and collaborative skills before students complete a substantial, paid 24-week industry placement. Graduates are prepared to enter the screen industry in creative or technical roles.
What you need to know first
University Entrance as specified by NZQA

Broadcast media
Screen production
Television
Film
Media and Communications

Producer
Creative Media
A course by
Ara Institute of Canterbury
A three-year, practice-oriented degree equipping students with the skills and expertise to create engaging screen-based content and launch a career in screen production and broadcasting.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Madras Street Campus, Christchurch
It will take a total of 3 years

Develop the ability to produce engaging screen productions such as short films, music videos, documentaries, and live broadcasts using industry-standard equipment and software.

Gain professional-level skills in key screen production roles, including camera operation, sound, post-production, directing, production management, and collaborating in a studio environment.

The Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications (Screen Production) combines two years of immersive on-campus learning with a third year spent working in industry. Students develop professional screen production competencies through hands-on experience filming, editing, and producing a range of media including short films, documentaries, music videos, and live broadcasts. The degree features up-to-date, industry-aligned training in both technical and collaborative skills before students complete a substantial, paid 24-week industry placement. Graduates are prepared to enter the screen industry in creative or technical roles.
What you need to know first
University Entrance as specified by NZQA

Broadcast media
Screen production
Television
Film
Media and Communications

Producer
Develop knowledge of the business, legal, and societal context of media production and broadcasting.
Certificate in University Preparation (CUP)
Equivalent qualification (e.g., International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination) as assessed by Ara
Alternative entry: evidence of equivalent skills through study, work or life experience
Director
Researcher
Screenwriter
Technical roles such as camera, sound, or post-production
Develop knowledge of the business, legal, and societal context of media production and broadcasting.
Certificate in University Preparation (CUP)
Equivalent qualification (e.g., International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination) as assessed by Ara
Alternative entry: evidence of equivalent skills through study, work or life experience
Director
Researcher
Screenwriter
Technical roles such as camera, sound, or post-production