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NZD 26000

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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60

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Visual Media is a one-year intensive programme designed for learners who have a degree in a related field or have industry experience. This qualification allows the learner to express their creativity using the latest techniques and technology.

You will engage and develop skills from day one in team work and collaboration, building critical creative problem-solving skills vital to working in the creative industries. You will develop practical skills in your desired field which you can apply to practical storytelling experiences. 

This course focuses on developing your creativity and technical skills to develop complex creative projects. You will be able to custom your course to gain the skills you want for your specific discipline, this can be inclusive of 2D animation, Stop-motion, digital fashion, game design, film making, scriptwriting or worldbuilding.  

Software includes industry standard applications such as: Maya, Zbrush, Houdini, Marvellous Design, Clo 3D, Toom Boom Storyboard Pro, Toom Boom Harmony, Unity, Unreal, Vue, Corel Painter, Nuke, Resolve, ProTools, Substance and Adobe collections and much more.

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Additional Information

Program Level Graduate Certificate/Diploma

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Program Intake

Closed

Feb 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's degree, graduates who can demonstrate equivalent, relevant, practical professional or educational experience in a related discipline. 

    6 IELTS Score
    60 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    26000

    Tuition Fee
    (NZD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (NZD)

    20000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    We have a wide range of scholarships available for domestic prospective and current students that can help you fund your study. Be sure to check scholarship details and application end dates. Please note that the scholarships are administered by a variety of different institutions and organizations, not just SIT. Eligibility criteria and application processes will differ depending on the scholarship and administering body.

    We have a range of scholarships that prospective SIT International Students can apply for to help assist them with their fees.

    MFAT New Zealand Scholarships for International Students

    The New Zealand Government offers scholarships to eligible citizens from developing countries to study in New Zealand. These scholarships are from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade New Zealand.  Southern Institute of Technology is proud to be one of only eleven approved New Zealand education institutions for these scholarships. Learn More.

    Other International Scholarships

    Many scholarships for international students - including PhD scholarships and scholarships for Masters’ degrees - are offered by the New Zealand Government, other governments, educational institutions and philanthropists. 

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