This Diploma is a project-based programme with many opportunities for individual initiative. The programme extends your existing skills in creating digital video productions for a variety of media. You will gain a better understanding of the television production process by producing your own television programmes, some of which will be screened on public television.

Students shoot on HD (digital) cameras and edit in our suite of Mac computers running Final Cut software or Adobe Premiere Pro. Along with other opportunities to be broadcast, your final project will be to produce a five part series ready for public television.

We have drawn together the requirements of industry employers and potential employees into a diploma programme that best prepares you for work in the television production industry.

Careers and further study

What will this programme cover?

• Research
• Advanced scriptwriting
• Advanced digital camera work
• Advanced digital editing
• Production systems

Related Careers

• Produce your own television productions
• Pitching programme ideas to television networks
• Freelance production work e.g. camera, sound, editing
• Working in local television
• Entry level jobs in production houses
• Producing commercial/corporate videos e.g. weddings, training videos

What do you need to apply?

For entry to this diploma it is desirable you have successfully completed our Certificate in Film and Television (or an equivalent qualification).

If you don't have the stated entry criteria, talk to us about whether you have the equivalent skills and knowledge or to determine if this is the right programme for you.

Programme Recognition

This programme is accredited by NZQA.

Further Study Options

Degree studies in media