Certificate in Digital Media + Design
Design
A course by
Whitecliffe College
A semester-long, full-time Level 4 programme introducing foundational skills in graphic design, digital media processes, and visual communication. Prepares students for degree-level study or junior creative roles.
NZ$4,194
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop foundational design and digital media skills
Build practical abilities in visual communication, drawing, and digital media for creative project work.
Apply technical and critical thinking processes
Use critical analysis and technical methods to address design briefs and solve problems within the graphic design space.
About This Course
The Certificate in Digital Media + Design at Whitecliffe is an 18-week, full-time programme that builds essential theoretical and technical skills for creative practice in design and digital media. Students learn through lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and practical projects, focusing on visual communication, drawing techniques, and applications in graphic design. The programme prepares graduates for junior creative roles or further tertiary study, and culminates in the creation of a portfolio to support onward education or employment.
Course Content
- Introduction to graphic design practice
- Digital media processes
- Visual communication theory
- Drawing techniques
- Use of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, and After Effects
- Practical creative projects and assignments
- Portfolio development for tertiary study or employment
Entry Requirements
Applicants must turn 17 within their first year of study (domestic)
No formal qualification or portfolio required
Build towards these roles
Digital DesignerPublication DesignerIllustratorAnimatorGraphic DesignerJunior Designer
Build skills in these industries
DesignCreative Media
