NZ Certificate in Content Creation
Creative Media
A course by
EIT
A 16-week Level 4 programme for aspiring content creators, focused on building foundational skills in audio, visual, and written content creation across digital platforms. Gain professional and technical capabilities for a creative media career or further study.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Tairāwhiti Campus, Gisborne
It will take a total of 16 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Media Industry Knowledge and Personal Development
Demonstrate understanding of relevant media industry landscapes to support and define personal goals and career development in terms of rangatiratanga.
Content Creation Skills
Apply a broad range of audio, visual, and written skills to create content in individual and collaborative media projects.
Legal and Ethical Practice
Apply sound legal and ethical practices to content creation within relevant media contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
The NZ Certificate in Content Creation (Level 4) provides fundamental skills, knowledge, and attributes to create and distribute relevant content for audiences across a variety of media platforms. This half-year programme has been designed to give you technical and professional skills needed to work on content creation projects, including working with communities, planning and producing engaging content, and preparing for your creative career. State-of-the-art equipment is supplied, and graduates will be able to work individually or collaboratively in media environments in culturally relevant ways. Successful completion supports progression toward higher creative study or entry-level creative media roles.
Course Content
- Understanding media industry landscapes and defining personal goals
- Audio, visual, and written content creation
- Individual and collaborative media projects
- Legal and ethical considerations for content creation
- Professional skills in media environments
- Cultural competence in Aotearoa's multimedia landscape
- Working with state-of-the-art technical equipment (e.g. 4k cameras, microphones, editing PCs)
- Portfolio development for further study or employment
What you need to know first
At least 40 credits at NCEA Level 1 including 10 Literacy credits at Level 1 and 10 Numeracy credits at Level 1, or a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2 or above, or a recognised equivalent.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Creative Media
Digital Content
Media Production
Broadcasting
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level content creator in radio, screen, print, and digital media
Contributor in collaborative media projects