Digital Media & Photography
Get off to a flying start in your career!
Hone your skills in our studios and editing suite with industry-standard equipment and digital editing software. You'll become a specialist in digital imagery and manipulation, and learn the techniques and skills to produce memorable and attention-grabbing imagery.
Career opportunities in digital photography include working as a photographer or photographic assistant in commercial studios, newspapers, retail camera companies, processing labs or tourism industry. You could even become self-employed or work in a niche area of photography e.g. weddings. Our qualified and experienced tutors are industry professionals who will provide you with industry-relevant skills as well as individual attention and support for your learning so you’ll get the most out of your study.
New Zealand Diploma in Digital Media and Design (Level 5)
- Dunedin
- One year full-time
- Level 5
- Starts February
- Apply until start date
This hands-on programme covers all aspects of photography and video production and will provide you with the knowledge and skills required for any career in professional photography, video, moving image and related fields. It provides a perfect pathway to the Bachelor of Design (Communication) or Bachelor of Visual Arts.
New Zealand Diploma in Photography (Level 6)
- Dunedin
- One year full-time
- Level 6
- Starts February
- Apply until start date
This commercially-focused programme will help you develop your photographic practice to a professional level. Whatever kind of career you want to have across professional photography, video or film – this programme will help you develop an industry-ready practice and portfolio, along with the specialised skills you need to succeed as a professional. You will work in workshops and on projects with live briefs and clients.
Bachelor of Visual Arts
- Dunedin School of Art
- Three years full-time
- Level 7
- Starts February
- Apply now
Translate your creativity into a career! A qualification in the Visual Arts will allow you to find employment in an exciting and diverse range of professions such as a practising artist, curator, art educator or researcher. A variety of roles within the digital and film industries would also be possible.
Graduate Diploma in Visual Arts
- Dunedin School of Art
- One year full-time; two years part-time
- Level 7
- Starts February and July
- Apply now
If you already hold a degree and would like to develop your fine arts skills, this programme offers you the chance to carry out an intensive course of study, tailored to suit your individual goals and requirements.
Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours)
- Dunedin School of Art
- One year full-time; two years part-time
- Level 8
- Starts February and July
- Apply now
Ideal if you are a high achiever who intends to pursue further study, this research-focused programme culminates in an exhibition and writings demonstrating your intellectual rigour and professional expertise.
Postgraduate Certificate in Visual Arts
- Dunedin School of Art
- Six months full-time; one year part-time
- Level 8
- Starts February and July
- Apply now
If you are seeking initial engagement in postgraduate study this structured programme is for you! Create a body of critically engaged studio work and write a set essay on an aspect of related research methodology.
Postgraduate Diploma in Visual Arts
- Dunedin School of Art
- One year full-time; two years part-time
- Level 8
- Starts February and July
- Apply now
Develop and display mastery of the professional, technical and conceptual skills relevant to your chosen field through an original exhibition and associated writing, leading to a broader range of career options.
Master of Fine Arts
- Dunedin School of Art or low residency option
- Two years full-time; four years part-time (flexible movement between these two options is possible)
- Level 9
- Starts March and September (preferred); flexible start dates are available
- Apply anytime
Practicing artists will especially benefit from this in-depth research project, which has been benchmarked against national and international standards and culminates in a public exhibition and dissertation.
Master of Visual Arts
- Dunedin School of Art or low residency option
- One-two year completion options available
- Level 9
- Starts March and September (preferred); flexible start dates are available
- Apply anytime
Develop and display mastery of the professional, technical and conceptual skills relevant to your chosen field through an original exhibition and associated writing, leading to a broader range of career options.
