Bachelor of Creative Media
Course details
| Domestic tuition | $7,515 per year |
|---|---|
| International tuition | $21,500 |
| NZQF Level | 7 |
About the course
Develop skills as a creative image maker in the UCOL Bachelor of Creative Media. Combine a range of digital technologies and arts - covering illustration, videography/filmmaking, 3D/animation, photography and design.
Quick info
Level: 7
Locations: UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North
Duration: 3 years, full-time or part-time options are available
Dates:
24 Feb 2025 - 14 Nov 2025
Domestic Fees: *
$8,604.00 per year
Scholarship info
Find out if you're eligible for fees-free study
International Fees:*
$26,614.00 per year
Additional Fees
Compulsory course costs may apply.
* Fees are indicative only, and are inclusive of the student services levy and GST (goods and services tax). The fee shown is for one year of study.
This multi-discipline degree prepares aspiring creatives for industry work by equipping them with essential skills across various media. Experience a selection of inspiring and innovative projects that explore the intersection of technology and creativity, featuring a combination of your chosen media. This degree’s multi-disciplinary approach encompasses graphic design, illustration, photography, video, and 3D modelling.
Whether you’re a future graphic designer, up-and-coming photographer, videographer, or budding art enthusiast, join us to become part of the next generation of industry creatives. You will have an opportunity to explore your abilities to create imaginative work, including children’s books, illustrations, branding guidelines, photography, social media content, 3D modelling, video, and more. A culmination of your hard work throughout the degree will position you to take your creativity to the next level and reap success in the working world.
Work-integrated learning
Complete the third year of your degree by immersing in the “Workhub” with real clients - getting truly ready for industry. This work-integrated learning component comprises 380 hours of work experience. You'll learn how to apply concept creation, logic, imagination, intuition, critical thought and reasoning to create meaningful outcomes for clients in the workplace. You'll develop a multidisciplinary approach in the context of cultural and ethical influences, enabling you to contribute to creative industry solutions and outputs in New Zealand and worldwide.
Check out our Creative Workhub website.
You have lecturers available to give face-to-face feedback, ensuring you are on the right track for improvement. When critiquing your work, we can read your expressions and see your body language to help us understand what is being perceived. We are focused on getting you to be the best you can be - by having lecturers and leaders who care about your progress forward at all times with those smaller classes. Meet our Manawatū Creative Industries team.
Additionally, excellent well-being and educational support systems, as well as community and industry connections, enable you to engage with real-world experiences before you are on the job. Look through the content here and see what suits you and how the multimedia can mix for you. A person with dual skill sets is more employable.
About the provider
UCOL in its many forms has been part of the community for more than a century. We are a proud example of a successful Institute of Technology and Polytechnic. We have a rich heritage and much to contribute to the future of vocational learning.
When you study with UCOL you’re much more than a number. We take the time to get to know you, to understand who you are. By sharing your strengths and what you want to achieve, we can truly help you get to where you want to be.
At UCOL, we’re here to support you all the way. Studying can be a challenge, we get that.
Study takes commitment, which, together with a learning style that suits you and the support you need, is a very powerful combination. At UCOL we encourage resilience and build self-confidence while you learn - providing our students with even greater opportunities.
As a student studying on or off campus, you can expect to learn skills and gain knowledge that sets you on your way. Gaining a qualification is a wonderful achievement that is earned, not given. We encourage you to stay in touch and make life-long learning a part of your journey. Ultimately, we want you to find your own place, whatever that may mean for you.
Our networks with local employers go beyond one-way exchanges, we value meaningful connections that are mutually beneficial. These relationships keep our education grounded, our programmes relevant, and job opportunities real. Our approach is truly collaborative.
UCOL graduates are well-rounded and possess the skills and values employers are looking. They are valued members of their local community. With campuses in Palmerston North, Whanganui, Wairarapa and Horowhenua, and various delivery locations, we’re well known throughout the central and lower North Island.
Being close to our communities is a vital part of who we are. We strive to deepen connections and help our communities to grow and prosper. We aspire to build positive, meaningful relationships that benefit our students and graduates. That is why we exist.