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School of Media Arts

Creativity and innovation are core pillars of success in any industry, and the demand for employees with creative skill-sets is high within the workforce.

About us

The Wintec School of Media Arts provides innovative, interdisciplinary education that prepares students for careers in creative industries.

Our programmes are all about creativity. We inspire students to problem solve from day one; connecting with industry specialists and mentors, and tailoring learning through real-life projects. We work alongside students to challenge them to be as creative as they can be while reaching their goals.

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Explore student life at Wintec School of Media Arts.

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Study with us

Now is the time to turn your creativity into a career.

Be part of a creative community and be inspired by the people around you. Access the latest technology at your fingertips, experience industry-respected tutors by your side and when you graduate, an internationally recognised qualification to set you on your way.

Pathways

Subject areas

Courses

Bridging/foundation programmes

Te Ara Pūtake My Academic Pathway

One semester
Level 4
$3,362*
Hamilton City Campus, Rotokauri Campus - Sport Health strand
Jul 2020
This programme is for those who want to begin study, but need to build confidence or brush up on skills. Students will choose from five pathways that align with their career goals, including: Health, Social Practice, Media Arts, Early Childhood, and the Open pathway for general subjects and skills. Students will gain essential academic knowledge, capabilities, and skills needed to succeed at higher levels of study.

Art and design programmes

Te Ara Pūtake My Academic Pathway

One semester
Level 4
$3,362*
Hamilton City Campus, Rotokauri Campus - Sport Health strand
Jul 2020
This programme is for those who want to begin study, but need to build confidence or brush up on skills. Students will choose from five pathways that align with their career goals, including: Health, Social Practice, Media Arts, Early Childhood, and the Open pathway for general subjects and skills. Students will gain essential academic knowledge, capabilities, and skills needed to succeed at higher levels of study.

Bachelor of Contemporary Art

Three years
Level 7
$7,356* per year
Hamilton City Campus
Contact Wendy.Richdale@wintec.ac.nz about mid-year study options.
This degree is for those who want to engage in fields of art including painting, photography, screen-based media, installation, street art, sculpture, curation or illustration. Students will study in a community where individual vision and personality are valued as a relevant contribution to our society.

Bachelor of Design

Three years (2 ½ years for the July 2020 in-take)
Level 7
$7,356* per year
Hamilton City Campus
July 2020 (Visual Communication only)
This degree will develop students’ capabilities in creativity, innovation, and design. Students will learn to apply creative problem-solving and design skills in multiple professional domains. As part of this programme, students will have the opportunity to undertake collaborative real-world projects with students from other disciplines and industry. The Bachelor of Design has an endorsement in Visual Communication or Spatial Design.

Bachelor of Media Arts (Visual Arts)

Three years
Level 7
$7,356* per year
Hamilton City Campus
Please contact the School of Media Arts
The Bachelor of Media Arts (Visual Arts) is being replaced by three separate degree programmes. Students who would have previously studied in the Bachelor of Media Arts should consider: * Bachelor of Design for those interested in graphic design or fashion design * Bachelor of Communication for those interested in digital marketing, photography, or moving image/screen arts production * Bachelor of Contemporary Art for those interested in painting, sculpture, illustration, photography or moving image/screen arts production. The Bachelor of Media Arts (Visual Arts) is suitable for students continuing their study into year two or three of a media arts related degree.

Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours)

One year
Level 8
$7,356* per year
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2021
This is a postgraduate programme for students who wish to undertake an in-depth investigation into their chosen field, within a research-focused learning environment. Students will have the opportunity to respond to new developments in the communication, design, music, and visual arts fields.

Master of Arts

One year
Level 9
$7,356*
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2020
This programme provides students with postgraduate study leading towards professional and higher academic practice. Students will learn within a research-focused learning environment, and will extend their domain of practice through research in their chosen area.

Communication programmes

Te Ara Pūtake My Academic Pathway

One semester
Level 4
$3,362*
Hamilton City Campus, Rotokauri Campus - Sport Health strand
Jul 2020
This programme is for those who want to begin study, but need to build confidence or brush up on skills. Students will choose from five pathways that align with their career goals, including: Health, Social Practice, Media Arts, Early Childhood, and the Open pathway for general subjects and skills. Students will gain essential academic knowledge, capabilities, and skills needed to succeed at higher levels of study.

New Zealand Diploma in Journalism

One year
Level 5
$6,723*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2021
Students in this programme will develop news sourcing, writing and publishing skills; as well as technical skills in photography and videography. Students will put these skills into practice publishing regularly in the Wintec online newspaper, The Waikato Independent, and through projects with industry.

Bachelor of Communication

Three years
Level 7
$7,356* per year
Hamilton City Campus
Contact Wendy.Richdale@wintec.ac.nz about mid-year study options.
This degree has been designed for students to develop skills to thrive in the media and communications industry. The programme focuses on media communication and marketing craft, along with critical thinking, creative media, content production, and professional practice. Students will have the opportunity to undertake collaborative real-world projects with students from other disciplines, and with industry. The degree has pathways in Creative Media and Digital Marketing. A hybrid Screen Arts and Production pathway is also available.

Graduate Diploma in Communication (version 2)

One year
Level 7
$7,356*
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2020
This programme is for those who want to enhance their degree or work experience with knowledge and skills in public relations, advertising, and media practices. Students will work on live projects with real clients, with support from tutors with industry experience.

Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours)

One year
Level 8
$7,356* per year
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2021
This is a postgraduate programme for students who wish to undertake an in-depth investigation into their chosen field, within a research-focused learning environment. Students will have the opportunity to respond to new developments in the communication, design, music, and visual arts fields.

Master of Arts

One year
Level 9
$7,356*
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2020
This programme provides students with postgraduate study leading towards professional and higher academic practice. Students will learn within a research-focused learning environment, and will extend their domain of practice through research in their chosen area.

Music and performing arts programmes

Te Ara Pūtake My Academic Pathway

One semester
Level 4
$3,362*
Hamilton City Campus, Rotokauri Campus - Sport Health strand
Jul 2020
This programme is for those who want to begin study, but need to build confidence or brush up on skills. Students will choose from five pathways that align with their career goals, including: Health, Social Practice, Media Arts, Early Childhood, and the Open pathway for general subjects and skills. Students will gain essential academic knowledge, capabilities, and skills needed to succeed at higher levels of study.

Bachelor of Media Arts (Commercial Music)

Three years
Level 7
$7,356* per year
Hamilton City Campus
Please contact the School of Media Arts
The Bachelor of Media Arts (Music) is in the process of being replaced by the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts. If you're interested in studying music and performing arts (first year), we recommend you enrol in our new programme. There is still an opportunity for you to join the Bachelor of Media Arts (Music) as second or third year student if you are transferring from another institution.

Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts

Three years
Level 7
$7,356* per year
Hamilton City Campus
Contact David.Sidwell@wintec.ac.nz about mid-year study options.
This degree is for those who want to find their own musical voice and actively engage and learn in a flexible and authentic environment. Students will have 24-hour access to recording studios and practice/rehearsal spaces, including fully equipped production edit suites. Students will have the opportunity to undertake collaborative real-world projects with students from other disciplines, and with industry. The degree has pathways in Performance, Audio Production, Composition and Theatre.

Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours)

One year
Level 8
$7,356* per year
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2021
This is a postgraduate programme for students who wish to undertake an in-depth investigation into their chosen field, within a research-focused learning environment. Students will have the opportunity to respond to new developments in the communication, design, music, and visual arts fields.

Master of Arts

One year
Level 9
$7,356*
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2020
This programme provides students with postgraduate study leading towards professional and higher academic practice. Students will learn within a research-focused learning environment, and will extend their domain of practice through research in their chosen area.

Portfolio entry

A portfolio allows you to demonstrate your skills and abilities and gives you an opportunity to express your individuality and creativity. For the following programmes, you may need to supply a portfolio:

Do I need to submit a portfolio?

If you have not done NCEA credits in arts or visual design, do not meet the entry criteria, or you're applying as a mature student, you may need to submit a portfolio, and you'll be advised of this when you apply.

What does my portfolio need to contain?

Your portfolio should be a selection of work that forms a cohesive series. As a guide, your portfolio should contain up to six photos of art or design work.

There is no correct way to put together a portfolio. Below is an example to help guide you.
This portfolio is successful in showing the range of art and design capabilities this student has, working across photography, graphic design, painting and sculpture. The applicant's working processes and the ability to develop ideas is shown, along with finished works. For example, the typographic explorations on pages 7 and 8 are then developed and applied in the posters on the following pages. Initial developments for these posters are shown, along with the two finals.

Media Arts Portfolio example pdf, 4106 KB

Do you need help with your portfolio?

We are happy to help, please send us an email and we will be in touch.

Get involved

Be part of our community and see how we can work together. We are passionate about creating a world where Kirikiriroa/Hamilton City Campus is renowned for its thriving, culturally dynamic, creative community. Our mission: create opportunities for inspired ways of learning, for connecting and networking, that all contribute to an arts-active city. Hāere Mai! Join us!

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Secondary Schools

Are you from the secondary school sector? Find out what you and your students can experience at Media Arts.

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Internships and projects

Do you need an intern or have a work opportunity or project? Our students have a variety of skills and expertise which could help you.

Ruby Nyika seated at Ramp Gallery
The Waikato Independent

The Waikato Independent is an online student project which aims to cover newsworthy events through Waikato and beyond.

Interior design studio
Ramp Journal

Here at this blog, you will find stories to inspire and resources to inform. Topics about music, creative media, arts, and design straight from the experts are just some of the things you will uncover here.

NELL LET THERE BE ROBE exhibition
Ramp Gallery

Ramp is a contemporary art gallery, situated in the heart of Hamilton City at the Wintec School of Media Arts.

Ramp Festival presentation
Ramp Festival
Bringing together artists, musicians, arts practitioners, educators, professionals, academics, students, and the public, Ramp Festival provides an annual platform for dynamic discussions, sharing of new ideas and opportunities to put these into practice.

Visit us today!

Would you like to experience a tour of the School of Media Arts facilities?

Contact us via email to arrange a time.

A tour takes about 35-45 minutes.

 

News

Events

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