Creative Media
A course by
SIT
Elevate your filmmaking expertise with the Graduate Diploma in Screen Arts - Filmmaking. This course is designed for those looking to develop creative, technical, and professional skills needed to work in the film industry.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Downtown Campus (Don St, Invercargill), Invercargill
It will take a total of 1 year

Conceive, execute, and promote digital film or animation projects to industry standards.

Gain skills to write, edit, and analyse scripts for short films or other formats.

Plan, manage, and deliver professional creative projects, from concept through final release.
The Graduate Diploma in Screen Arts (Film Making) equips you with professional, creative, analytical, and technical skills for the film, animation, television, and digital media industries. Students master industry-standard skills in sound, screenwriting, video editing, project management, and digital filmmaking. The programme features both core and elective modules, including an industry internship and opportunities for research-led industry practice. Graduates are prepared for roles in the creative sector or for further study.
What you need to know first
Bachelor degree in a related discipline; or

Film and Television
Digital Media
Creative Industries

Camera Assistant
Lighting Assistant
Director’s Assistant
Creative Media
A course by
SIT
Elevate your filmmaking expertise with the Graduate Diploma in Screen Arts - Filmmaking. This course is designed for those looking to develop creative, technical, and professional skills needed to work in the film industry.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Downtown Campus (Don St, Invercargill), Invercargill
It will take a total of 1 year

Conceive, execute, and promote digital film or animation projects to industry standards.

Gain skills to write, edit, and analyse scripts for short films or other formats.

Plan, manage, and deliver professional creative projects, from concept through final release.
The Graduate Diploma in Screen Arts (Film Making) equips you with professional, creative, analytical, and technical skills for the film, animation, television, and digital media industries. Students master industry-standard skills in sound, screenwriting, video editing, project management, and digital filmmaking. The programme features both core and elective modules, including an industry internship and opportunities for research-led industry practice. Graduates are prepared for roles in the creative sector or for further study.
What you need to know first
Bachelor degree in a related discipline; or

Film and Television
Digital Media
Creative Industries

Camera Assistant
Lighting Assistant
Director’s Assistant
Equivalent, relevant, practical professional or educational experience in a related field (fine arts, graphic design, film, 2D animation, gaming etc)
Portfolio submission including examples of free-hand drawing, digital storytelling, statement of interest, CV, references, and research proposal
High competence in spoken and written English (e.g. 18 credits at Level 2 in NCEA literacy or equivalent)
Graduate Diploma Research Proposal
Production Coordinator
Assistant Scriptwriter
Sound Engineer
Transmedia Producer
Equivalent, relevant, practical professional or educational experience in a related field (fine arts, graphic design, film, 2D animation, gaming etc)
Portfolio submission including examples of free-hand drawing, digital storytelling, statement of interest, CV, references, and research proposal
High competence in spoken and written English (e.g. 18 credits at Level 2 in NCEA literacy or equivalent)
Graduate Diploma Research Proposal
Production Coordinator
Assistant Scriptwriter
Sound Engineer
Transmedia Producer