Wintec academics cook up must-see new musical
The new musical, Mum’s Kitchen opens at The Meteor Theatre in Hamilton on Friday 5 February with an outstanding New Zealand cast. The show was conceived and written at Wintec.
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.
Take a look inside
Explore student life at Wintec School of Media Arts.
Are you interested to learn more about the experiences of our Media Arts students here at the Hamilton City Campus? Check out the videos below and follow us on social media.
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
Art and design programmes
Communication programmes
Music and performing arts programmes
Short courses/professional programmes
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
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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!
Secondary Schools
Are you from the secondary school sector? Find out what you and your students can experience at Media Arts.
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.
The Waikato Independent
The Waikato Independent is an online student project which aims to cover newsworthy events through Waikato and beyond.
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.
Ramp Gallery
Ramp is a contemporary art gallery, situated in the heart of Hamilton City at the Wintec School of Media Arts.
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
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How Norman Tofilau is going from Samoa to Broadway
Norman Tofilau, Head Student at Fraser High School, Hamilton, has his sights set on Broadway. To help him get there, he’s studying a Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts at Wintec next year.
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Elena is heading home tell her people’s stories before they are lost
Elena Pasilio wants to tell the stories of her home, Tokelau, through journalism.
Events
Open Day 2021
Our annual Wintec Open Day hosts people from around the Waikato region and beyond across our main campuses. Attendees are welcome to drop by any time to get a first-hand experience of what Wintec has to offer.
This is an opportunity to check out the facilities and take a tour of the campuses, speak with tutors about Wintec programmes, witness students in their study environment, and even enrol to study on the day!
Come and check out the Wintec Future You online tool, take the quiz and speak with our academic staff about your results. This tool provides course and career solutions best suited to you and your personality from providers around the country.
Date: Friday 26 March 2021
Time: 9am-1pm
Where: Hamilton City Campus and Rotokauri Campus (click to view maps)
We will have activities across both the City and Rotokauri campuses, and staff joining us from the Hamilton Gardens Campus.
Please register your details below, and we will send you event reminders:
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