Course Overview
This course is ideal for you if you're considering a career in the media and want to enhance your media skills. It covers areas like filming, editing video, social media, podcasting, digital marketing.
You’ll learn from tutors with years of industry experience, plus a host of guest tutors working in a range of different media roles. You'll work and learn in top class facilities including our own podcasting studio.
This media course offers a practical, hands on approach where you learn by doing! The course is all about providing you with a diverse range of skills that can be utilised over a multitude of roles.
Take a virtual tour of our creative spaces and check us out on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram to see what our students get up to during the course.
Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of:
- New Zealand Certificate in Communications Media (Level 4)
| Locations | To be confirmed |
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| Next intake | To be confirmed View more details |
| Study options |
1 semester full-time, including holidays (if applicable) |
| Total credits | 60 |
| StudyLink assistance | Available |
| Indicative Fees | $3,292 for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
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Career opportunities
- Entry level roles in the media (videography, editing digital media, Youtubing, content and website creation)
- Run your own business
- Enhance your personal or business media skills
Topics you'll cover
Some of the exciting topics you may explore throughout the course are:
Visual Media
- Filming and editing
- Green screen
- Presenting to camera
Sound Media
- Recording
- Editing
- Podcasting
Interactive Media
- Social influence
Social Media
- Social media marketing
- Online content management
- Search Engine Optimisation
Legal and Ethical Practice
- Broadcasting Standards Authority
- Advertising Standards Authority
- Broadcasting Act
Personal Development
- Career development
- Personal presentation
- Interview skills for industry
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | $3,292 for domestic students |
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Help with fees
Are you Eligible for Free Fees?
There are several ways to take advantage of free study at Toi Ohomai. Find out how on our Fees Free FAQ page.
Student Loans and Allowances
This course meets the requirements for student allowance and student loan applications through StudyLink.
- A student loan helps to pay for your course fees (the compulsory fees), study materials e.g. books, equipment, and living costs. You'll have to pay this money back.
- A student allowance is a weekly payment that can help with your living expenses while you're studying. You don't have to pay the money back.
Find out more and apply at studylink.govt.nz
Scholarships
Scholarships are one way you might be able to get some financial help. Any scholarships specifically related to this course are shown below, otherwise check out the full list of scholarships promoted by Toi Ohomai.
Course Entry Information
Entry criteria
You must have:
- at least 40 credits at NCEA Level 2
- 10 Literacy credits at Level 1, AND
- 10 Numeracy credits at Level 1
If you do not meet the academic requirements you may be given special admission if Toi Ohomai staff are satisfied you are capable of successfully completing the requirements.
Special admission may also apply for applicants over 20 years.
Standard Entry Criteria
Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.
English language requirements
Level 4 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.
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Course Locations and Intake Information
Intakes to be confirmed Ask to be notified when the next intake becomes available
Study options
- 1 semester full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
