About Course

• 18 Weeks
• Level 4 • 60 credits • 18 weeks / 1 semester  

• The Certificate in Digital Media + Design is a semester-long programme (18 weeks) that is centered around the introduction to graphic design practice and digital media processes.

  The programme culminates in the development of a portfolio for application to continuing tertiary study at Whitecliffe and/or elsewhere in New Zealand, or overseas.

  The programme focuses on the development of theoretical knowledge and technical skills related to visual communication and drawing techniques and their application within the graphic design space. Upon the completion of the programme, students will have built on the foundation skills that can be further developed in Whitecliffe’s degree-level programmes.

  The emphasis of the Certificate in Digital Media + Design programme is on the understanding of critical thinking and technical processes as tools to solve for the design inquiry/brief. These are delivered through lectures, demonstrations, individual and peer discussions, and assignments of practical tasks and creative projects, both in-class as well as self-directed learning.

  FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS

  Upon successful completion of this programme, you can further enhance your graphic and digital design career opportunities with the following programmes at Whitecliffe:

  • Level 4: Certificate in Arts + Design

  • Level 7: Bachelor of Design + Digital Media

  • Level 7: Bachelor of Fine Arts (Fine Arts / Photo Media)

  • Level 7: Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design