Master of Screen Arts
Creative Media
A course by
Massey University
Advance your skills in animation, documentary, creative technologies, film, game development, media technology and visual effects with a research-led Master of Screen Arts.
NZ$11,645
inc GST
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In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Wellington campus, Wellington
It will take a total of 18 months
NZ$11,645
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Research-led creative practice
Develop complex, multidisciplinary projects in screen arts research, grounded in current and future industry demands.
Industry and community engagement
Engage with industry and sector partners, learning to navigate professional screen arts environments and contribute to diverse storytelling practices.
Critical and conceptual development
Advance your understanding of critical frameworks, conceptual depth, and innovation in contemporary screen arts.
What You're Signing Up For
The Master of Screen Arts (MSA) at Massey University is a research-focused, industry-aligned qualification for creative practitioners in areas such as animation, documentary and factual, emerging creative technologies, film production, game development, media technology, and visual effects. The programme supports multidisciplinary project development, encourages students to draw from diverse knowledge systems including mātauranga Māori, and is strongly connected to industry, with access to world-class facilities. Supervision and technical instruction are led by experienced, industry-engaged staff. Graduates are equipped to contribute to the expanding digital and screen sector in Aotearoa and globally, with skills in advanced production, creativity, and screen arts research.
Course Content
- Screen arts-led research methods
- Project development and planning for large scale productions
- Advanced production project (Major Project)
- Critical and enterprise frameworks for creative practice
- Māori research methodologies for creative practice
- Industry partnerships and sector engagement
- Specialist electives in animation, film, game development, media technology, visual effects
- Distribution and exhibition of screen projects
- Thesis research and advanced creative practice
What you need to know first
University admission requirements
A relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with minimum B grade average; or Bachelor of Screen Arts (Honours) with at least B grade at 700-800 level; or Postgraduate Diploma in Screen Arts with minimum B grade average; or equivalent professional and scholarly experience
Selection by interview and portfolio assessment
Research Statement or Research Proposal
Copies of official academic transcripts (if required)
English language proficiency (IELTS or equivalent if applicable)
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