NZ Certificate in Digital Media and Design

Transform into a graphic design expert! Comprehend colour theory, design principles, typography, and layout techniques. Learn to use industry-standard tools like Adobe Illustrator and InDesign. Acquire skills beyond the classroom like project management and problem-solving. By the end, you'll not just be a proficient Graphic Designer but also be well-prepared for higher education and a successful career in the field.

Learning Outcomes
1. Develop a range of professional and creative processes from discovery and conceptualisation, in response to solving a design problem.
2. Using a series of technical skills and technologies, create a final digital media creative work.
3. Justify the elements and principles of design in response to a brief

Master the art of web design! Delve into design principles, front-end web design, mark-up language, creative processes, and responsive design principles. Familiarise yourself with industry-standard software like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Develop skills beyond web design, including efficient project management. Enhance your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Improve your language and number skills with basic web markup language. Grasp the workings of the professional world, from work ethics to legal responsibilities. You'll leave with a toolkit of skills that set you apart in the web design game.

Learning Outcomes
1. Develop a range of professional and creative processes from review and iteration, in response to solving a design problem.
2. Make use of a series of technical skills and technologies, to design digital media creative work.
3. Develop a presentation using a range of professional and creative processes in response to solving a design problem

Hone your motion graphics skills! Learn everything from planning and creating to polishing - the stages that breathe life into motion. Get comfortable with industry-standard tools like Adobe Effects and Media Encoder. Develop skills that go beyond motion graphics, focusing on project management and meeting deadlines like a pro. Strengthen your problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Boost your media and design literacy and even sharpen your numeracy skills. Immerse yourself in the professional world, learning the ropes from pre-production to production and post-production like a pro. By the time you're done, you won't just be a motion graphics whiz; you'll be a pro at handling the entire creative process. Ready to make things move?

Learning Outcomes
1. Develop a range of professional and creative processes from review and iteration, in response to solving a design problem.
2. Make use of a series of technical skills and technologies, to design digital media creative work.
3. Using a series of technical skills and technologies, create a final digital media creative work.

Master the art of Portfolio Design! Understand design fundamentals, marketing yourself, and how to reach your audience. Showcase your skills through various practical assessments. Get comfortable with top-notch tools like Adobe InDesign. Develop skills that go beyond the portfolio - project and time management, understanding your audience, and getting a grip on industry know-how. Strengthen your critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Enhance your media and design literacy. Dive into the professional realm, learning how to approach your work like a pro and communicate effectively. When you finish, you won't just have a stunning portfolio; you'll be a pro at handling every aspect of design and self-promotion. Ready to make your mark?

Learning Outcomes
1. Develop a range of professional and creative processes from discovery and conceptualisation, in response to solving a design problem.
2. Using a series of technical skills and technologies, present digital media creative work.
3. Experiment with the elements and principles of design in response to solving a design problem.