New Zealand Certificate in Digital Media and Design (Level 4)
Creative Media
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
Start your creative journey in digital media and design. Build skills in graphic design, photography, web, animation or game design, and develop a degree-level portfolio for further study or entry-level work in creative industries.
NZ$3,435
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop digital design and media skills
Gain foundational skills in digital design, photography, animation, web and interactive media creation for both print and screen applications.
Build a degree-level creative portfolio
Produce a portfolio of practical digital and creative work suitable for application to degree study such as the Bachelor of Design (Communication).
About This Course
Develop practical digital media skills— from graphic design, digital illustration, web design, animation and photography to game design and 3D environments—through two available study pathways: Communication Design or Game Design. Produce a portfolio appropriate for degree study and learn how symbols and iwi Māori cultural identity inform design. This certificate will prepare you for junior roles in the digital creative sector or as a pathway into Otago Polytechnic's Bachelor of Design (Communication), Bachelor of Visual Arts, Bachelor of Architectural Studies, or New Zealand Diploma in Photography.
Course Content
- Creative Digital Skills (digital design, photography, and digital content creation)
- Interactive Design (websites, apps, creative coding, game development)
- Moving Image and Narrative (animation, narrative design, interactive storytelling)
- Symbolism and Identity (research in motifs, cultural identity, iwi Māori culture)
- Game Design (Unreal Engine, world building, 3D art and design, atmospherics, game logic and narrative)
Entry Requirements
Open entry
Portfolio or other evidence to demonstrate creative work
Build towards these roles
Junior Graphic DesignerJunior Web DesignerJunior Game ArtistDigital Content Creator
Build skills in these industries
Creative MediaDesignInformation Technology
Otago Polytechnic is known for high quality, hands on learning that leads to strong outcomes. With excellent student satisfaction, high graduate employment rates, and a commitment to sustainability, it’s a place where practical skills meet purpose. Their award winning programmes span design, fashion, creative arts, trades, health, and business, giving you real experience and real confidence for whatever comes next.
