Bachelor of Screen Arts
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
The Bachelor of Screen Arts is a three-year programme that allows you to express your creativity using the latest digital technology.
Besides a few core papers you can choose to specialise in one of our four majors:
- Animation
- Film
- Digital Content Creation
- Digital Fashion Technology
This course will develop your creativity and technical abilities that are well sought after in this rapidly changing industry. You will be encouraged to develop individual projects which have distinctive conceptual, aesthetic and technical outcomes. Outcomes can include the production of digital films, video or sound installations, fashion, interactive works and animation projects.
In ten years’ time, the technology we use today will be obsolete, however, skills in storytelling, character development, research and critical thinking, are enduring, irrespective of future technology.
- Enjoy a productive and supportive creative learning environment
- Make the most of industry-standard cameras, computers and specific software.
- Receive specialist advice and guidance from our dedicated and qualified staff.
- Get the opportunity to work with production companies in Queenstown and Dunedin.
A very high percentage of our graduates are now employed in the industry, both in New Zealand and overseas.
Entry requirements
University Entrance - NCEA Level 3 - three subjects at Level 3, made up of:
14 credits each, in three NZQA University Entrance approved subjects, and
Literacy – 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of five credits in reading and five credits in writing, and
Numeracy – 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of specified achievement standards through a range of subjects, or a package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627 – all three required)
Mature Applicants
Be at least 20 years of age when the programme begins and provide evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other experience; or completion of an external or overseas qualification which is considered to be the equivalent of any of the above qualifications, as approved by the Head of Faculty.
Special Admission
Notwithstanding the above admissions categories, in exceptional circumstances, an applicant below the age of 20 who can show evidence of ability to succeed in the programme may be considered for admission, provided the applicant has successfully completed an approved course or programme which is deemed to prepare graduates for the required academic standard for entry.
An applicant who does not meet academic criteria may be provisionally admitted to enrol in one or more Year One papers, provided he or she meets the requirements above. Upon successful completion of the papers, the student may apply for special admission or admission by mature entry.
About the provider
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) provides quality tertiary education and training across a wide range of subjects and qualifications. From certificates to postgraduate studies, we offer NZQA programmes for students to learn at a level and pathway that suits them.
We are home to the Zero Fees Scheme and are the only tertiary provider in New Zealand to offer a no tuition cost education to domestic NZ students for every year of study, at all levels.
We offer SIT programmes at campuses in Invercargill, Christchurch, Queenstown, Gore, Auckland and online through SIT2LRN Distance Learning.
We also have specialised faculties in music and rural education - MAINZ – Music and Audio Institute of New Zealand (Auckland & Christchurch) and Telford in Balclutha, South Otago.