Christian Hayes
Certificate in Film and Television – Diploma in Television Production
Christian got his first taste of editing film back when he was a
primary school pupil in Christchurch but it set the scene for his
future career plans.
The former Burnside High School pupil heard about Aoraki's
Certificate in Film and Television from the school's careers
advisor - a course that fulfilled all his expectations. He got to
make a music video featuring a metal band but perhaps his proudest
moment was seeing his short film on the big screen.
"Goodbye Son" evoked a stronger reaction from the audience than
Christian had expected many with tears in their eyes after watching
the story of a son saying goodbye to his father for what might be
the last time.
But one of the best things about studying at Aoraki's
Christchurch campus for Christian was the friendly atmosphere. "It
feels like everyone is your friend. Everyone is friendly and
happy."
Christian has moved on to study on the Diploma in Television
Production programme.