Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours)
Creative Media
A course by
Wintec
The Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours) is a level 8 one-year full-time or part-time postgraduate programme focused on advanced research and practice in contemporary art, design, communication, media, and music.
NZ$9,785
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Undertake advanced research
Learn to plan, conduct, and present independent, original research in a creative subject area, combining practical and theoretical components.
Produce a substantial creative project
Complete a significant studio-based creative output informed by contemporary theory and practice within your chosen discipline.
About This Course
This postgraduate programme offers students the opportunity to undertake an in-depth, research-focused investigation in their chosen field within a contemporary and supportive learning environment. The programme includes supervision for both practical and theoretical aspects, access to outstanding facilities, and frequent peer and faculty critique opportunities. Students benefit from tailored support, studio space, fabrication workshops, and industry-standard digital and media facilities. The degree is suitable for those seeking advanced knowledge in communication, design, music, or visual arts.
Course Content
- Research practice: major studio-based research project and parallel written research paper (900 hours)
- Contemporary theory: survey of recent theories in arts and media (300 hours)
- Tutorials, critiques, and peer review
- Independent practical and theoretical research
- Access to technical staff and industry-standard facilities
- Two core modules: Research Practice (90 credits), Contemporary Theory (30 credits)
Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Media Arts with a mark average of 65% or better in 4 level 7 modules and 65% in two contextual modules at level 5 and 6
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