Bachelor of Media Arts
Course details
| Domestic tuition | $6,362 per year |
|---|---|
| International tuition | $14,852 |
| NZQF Level | 7 |
About the course
Graduates will demonstrate a depth and breadth of knowledge and skills in a specialists field of Commercial Music or Visual Arts. Graduates will also develop creative interdisciplinary skills within these specialist fields of Commercial Music or Visual Arts.
Entry requirements
NCEA Level 3 comprised of 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or above and 20 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above, including:
14 credits each at NCEA Level 3 in three approved subjects including a Language Rich* subject; and Literacy (10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above made up of 5 credits each in reading and writing); Numeracy (10 credits at NCEA Level 1 or above) Or 60 credits at NCEA Level 2 in four subjects including 12 credits in a Language Rich* subject, or equivalent; Or a total score of 16 or less in four Sixth Form Certificate subjects including a Language Rich* subject, or equivalent; Or New Zealand University entrance or equivalent. *(History, Classics, Media Studies or English)
In addition, for admission into the Commercial Music endorsement's songwriting and music production pathways, candidates will:
Have gained grade three music theory, or A music theory test as determined by the School, and Will submit a portfolio of work as specified below, and If shortlisted, may be required to participate in an interview
For admission into the Commercial Music endorsement's Contemporary Music Performance pathway, candidates will:
Have gained grade 6 Practical Trinity College London, Royal School of Music London, Rock School London, or Attend an audition to demonstrate equivalent skills and abilities in instrumental performance. Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test Score (IELTS) of 6.0 across all bands.
About the provider
Based in Hamilton, the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), is one of the country’s largest institutes of technology. We deliver high-quality education across vocational (technical) and professional fields of study to approximately 13,000 students, across over 130 different courses.
At Wintec students are educated in a way that builds their confidence and gets them work-ready. We differ from other types of tertiary providers in the way students get the chance to put their theoretical learning into practice from the very start. You will get to work on real-life projects based on relevant topics and themes as if you were in the workplace. You will also get involved in work placements. This means that by the time you graduate, you will be confident in your skills and knowledge, and know-how to apply your learnings. Our academic staff have years of industry experience between them, which means they can guide you on your journey.
Wintec maintains collaborative relationships with local industry and iwi to identify the needs of the region and community. Fostering strong networks that our students and graduates benefit from is a high priority for us. Understanding the needs of local industry, what type of graduates they need now, and what they will need in the future is critical to assisting industry and our graduates.