New Zealand Diploma in Digital Media and Design

Ara Institute of Canterbury

Subject area

Graphic Arts and Design Studies

Qualification

Duration

1

1 Year

Total student fees

$6,687

over 1 Year - details

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About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

This qualification is designed for ākonga/learners wanting to develop broad technical skills and conceptual knowledge in digital media and design creative practice.

A range of industries will benefit from graduates who possess digital media and design creative capabilities.

Graduates will be able to operate independently within digital media and design creative and commercial environments.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

NCEA Level 2 OR New Zealand Certificate in Digital Media Design (Level 4) OR New Zealand Certificate in Creativity (Level 4) OR New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design (Level 4) or equivalent OR If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency. English Requirement: IELTS 5.5 Academic (no lower than 5.0 in any subtest)

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

1 Year


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
$6,687 $6,687
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
$5,574 $5,574
Total $12,261 $12,261

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

98%


National Graduate Outcomes

Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:

Median earnings $43,000
Earnings range $33,000 - $52,000
In employment 62%
In further study 24%
On a benefit 5%

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: 0800 242 476
Phone: (03) 940 8669
Fax: (03) 366 6544
Email: info@ara.ac.nz
Web: http://www.ara.ac.nz

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Where does this information come from?

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