New Zealand Diploma in Writing for Creative Industries (Level 5)
Language & Literature
A course by
NorthTec
Learn the craft of writing through online workshops, exercises, and specialist tutor support, across a range of genres including fiction, non-fiction, script writing, and poetry. Flexible online delivery with full-time or part-time options.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 5 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Apply writing processes to produce original works
Use analysis, research, planning, drafting, editing, and rewriting processes to create original fiction and nonfiction for audiences in print, digital, radio, screen, or stage in the creative industries.
Use practical writing and analytical tools
Employ tools and approaches that enhance work in various professions and writing-related fields.
Apply professional, legal, and ethical principles
What You're Signing Up For
This programme develops your skills as a writer for the creative industries, covering genres such as short fiction, non-fiction, script writing, and poetry. You'll learn through exercises, workshops, course readings, industry-relevant feedback, and special projects. The course is run fully online, offering flexibility to fit around your lifestyle, and is supported by a team of accomplished writers. You'll engage with both traditional and digital platforms, preparing you to produce original written works for specific audiences, including print, digital, radio, screen, or stage. Graduates are equipped to work independently or in professional writing contexts.
Course Content
- Poetry I
- Writing in New Zealand
- Long Texts
- Project Management
- Script Writing (Stage)
- Non-Fiction
- Short Fiction
- Storytelling
- Writing for traditional and online publishing
- Digital platforms and business writing
- Performance writing
What you need to know first
Be at least 16 years old at the time the programme commences.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Creative Industries
Writing
Communications
Future employment opportunities might be
Freelance writer
Technical writer
Scriptwriter