New Zealand Certificate in Digital Media and Design (Level 3)
Creative Media
A course by
SIT
Start your journey into the creative industries with foundational skills in animation, digital painting, filmmaking, photography, character sculpting, and game development. This hands-on certificate builds a portfolio for further study or entry-level creative roles.
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NZQA Level 3 Certification (60 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop creative digital skills
Gain practical skills in animation, digital painting, filmmaking, photography, sculpting, and game development using industry-standard tools.
Portfolio creation
Produce a diverse portfolio across creative disciplines to support progression into further study or creative industry roles.
About This Course
The New Zealand Certificate in Digital Media and Design (Level 3) provides students with creative skills and knowledge to enter the creative industries. Students collaborate in teams, develop skills in animation, filmmaking, digital painting, photography, sculpting, and game development, and create a strong portfolio. Emphasis is on practical learning using industry-standard software and hardware. Graduates are prepared for further study and entry-level positions in creative industries such as film, animation, game design, and digital content creation.
Course Content
- Animation: Character design, motion cycles, animation portfolio
- Gaming: Game design theory, creating a 2D platformer for PC
- Film: Team-based live-action short film production
- Sculpture: Stop-motion character sculpting and set building
- Digital Painting: Concept development through digital art for narrative projects
- Photography: Themed project, camera skills, composition, light, and colour
Entry Requirements
Minimum age of 17 at course start (school leavers)
Ideally NCEA Level 2 or 3 for school leavers
Build towards these roles
Entry-level positions in creative industriesDigital content creatorSupport roles in animation, game development, film, or photographyAssistant roles in creative production teams
Build skills in these industries
Creative IndustriesDigital MediaAnimation
