About Bachelor Of Creativity (digital Media) [creative Technologies] in Whitireia Community Polytechnic
The first two years of the Bachelor of Creativity (Digital Media) provides a foundation of various design areas such as graphic design, illustration, motion graphics, animation, and web design. In the third year, you will build on the knowledge you have acquired to create an original body of work for your industry ready portfolio. Our graduates work in design studios, agencies and digital design companies.
Programme outline
This Digital Media [Creative Technologies stream] major of the Bachelor of Creativity combines core courses with specialist Digital Media courses. Digital Media specialisations cover the following topics:
- Applied Media which includes 2D and 3D making and modelling
- Digital Media which includes web design
- Design and Creative Studios which includes graphic design, illustration and motion graphics
- Image-making studio which includes photographic and reproductive technologies
Career options
- Graphic Designer
- Web Designer
- Video Game Designer
- Digital 3D Modeller
- Typographer
- Concept Artist
- Mobile App Developer
- Photographer
- Art Director
- Illustrator
- Animator
Academic qualification equivalents
- Completion of All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate (CISCE).
English language requirements (one of the below):
IELTS:Minimum IELTS 6.5 (no lower than 6.0 in any band), or equivalent
Please note, some Whitireia degree level programmes require a higher level of English language competence.
TOEFL iBT : 60 - 90
PTE: 40 - 65
Whitireia Community Polytechnic Highlights
| Location |
3 Wi Neera Dr, Elsdon, Porirua 5022, New Zealand , Wellington |
| Country |
New Zealand |
| Type |
Public |
| Established |
1986 |
| No.of students |
6,194 |
Whitireia New Zealand Tuition Fees
| Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
| Engineering (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 23160 |
| Science (1 Courses) |
3 year |
NZD 22950 |
| Arts (1 Courses) |
1 year |
NZD 19950 |
| Information Technology (IT) (3 Courses) |
17 Week - 3 Year |
NZD 10625 - NZD 19250 |
| Management (4 Courses) |
18 Month - 2 Year |
NZD 18250 - NZD 21950 |
New Zealand Living Expenses
In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $20,000 and $25,000 per year ($380–480 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year plus return airfare or additional $2,000.
| General expenses |
Cost
(in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) |
$800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) |
$100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) |
$300 |
| Entertainment (per week) |
$50 |
| Milk (per litre) |
$3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) |
$2 |
| Cup of Coffee |
$3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café |
$7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone |
$0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride |
$10–$12 |
| Movie ticket |
$10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor |
$45–$85 |
