Creative Media
A course by
University of Canterbury
An introduction to indigenous storytelling in the digital media industry, designed for those seeking professional development in creative media with a focus on Māori, Pacific, and other Indigenous cultures.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
University of Canterbury, Christchurch
It will take a total of 1 year

Learn how to build stories, characters, and worlds that are meaningful, ethical, and culturally inclusive with a focus on Indigenous perspectives.

Apply Indigenous narratives in digital media contexts, including film and video games.

Opportunities to join Te Whare Pūrākau Academy and connect with Indigenous creators for collaborative development.
The Certificate in Indigenous Narrative introduces students to Indigenous storytelling in the digital media industry, from films to video games. It is ideal professional development for those working in creative media industries, aimed at developing awareness and abilities to incorporate Māori, Pacific, and other Indigenous cultures in their work. The programme is structured to build meaningful, ethical, and culturally inclusive narratives for digital platforms.
What you need to know first
University Entrance (or equivalent).
UC's English language requirements for non-native English speakers.

Creative media
Film and video game production
Arts and culture

Creative advisor
Screenwriter
Concept designer
Creative Media
A course by
University of Canterbury
An introduction to indigenous storytelling in the digital media industry, designed for those seeking professional development in creative media with a focus on Māori, Pacific, and other Indigenous cultures.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
University of Canterbury, Christchurch
It will take a total of 1 year

Learn how to build stories, characters, and worlds that are meaningful, ethical, and culturally inclusive with a focus on Indigenous perspectives.

Apply Indigenous narratives in digital media contexts, including film and video games.

Opportunities to join Te Whare Pūrākau Academy and connect with Indigenous creators for collaborative development.
The Certificate in Indigenous Narrative introduces students to Indigenous storytelling in the digital media industry, from films to video games. It is ideal professional development for those working in creative media industries, aimed at developing awareness and abilities to incorporate Māori, Pacific, and other Indigenous cultures in their work. The programme is structured to build meaningful, ethical, and culturally inclusive narratives for digital platforms.
What you need to know first
University Entrance (or equivalent).
UC's English language requirements for non-native English speakers.

Creative media
Film and video game production
Arts and culture

Creative advisor
Screenwriter
Concept designer
Roles in creative media with Indigenous focus
Roles in creative media with Indigenous focus