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NZ Certificate in Digital Media and Design
NZ Certificate in Digital Media and Design

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NZ Certificate in Digital Media and Design

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A course by

Media Design School

Explore branding, web design, and multimedia as you build foundational creative and technical skills with the NZ Certificate in Digital Media and Design (Level 4), preparing you for further study in design and digital media.

NZ$6,026

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NZQA Level 4 Certification (60 Credits)

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Blended study

This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions

Available in 2 locations

It will take a total of 20 weeks

NZ$6,026

inc GST

Enquire about international pricing


NZQA Level 4 Certification (60 Credits)

Entry

1
2
3
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5
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9
10

Apply now

Ask a question

NZ Certificate in Digital Media and Design

- A course by

Media Design School

Apply now

Core skills this course teaches

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Apply professional practices and creative processes

Use discovery, conceptualisation, iteration, prototyping, and presentation methods to develop digital media solutions in response to a project brief.

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Use technical tools and methods

Design, produce, and present creative digital media work with a range of technical tools and techniques.

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Assess and refine design quality

Apply knowledge of design elements and principles to evaluate and improve the quality of digital media outcomes.

About This Course

The NZ Certificate in Digital Media and Design is a 20-week foundation programme that guides students through the essential areas of graphic, web, and motion design, preparing them for further study or entry-level roles in the digital design industry. Students learn to turn creative ideas into digital designs, develop visual communication and user experience skills, and create multimedia content for the modern online landscape. The curriculum covers practical project-based learning in a design studio environment.

Course Content

  • Graphic Design
  • Web Design
  • Motion Design
  • Portfolio Design
  • Professional creative practices (discovery, conceptualisation, iteration, prototyping, presentation)
  • Technical tools and methods for digital media
  • Design elements and principles

Entry Requirements

Be a domestic student or Australian citizen/permanent resident residing in New Zealand

Must be 16 years or over

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Build towards these roles

Entry-level roles in digital media or design studiosAssistant roles in graphic, web or motion design teams
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Build skills in these industries

Digital DesignMediaCreative Industries

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