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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.

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

Bridging/foundation programmes

Te Ara Pūtake My Academic Pathway

One semester
Level 4
$3,670*
Hamilton City Campus, Rotokauri Campus - Sport Health strand
Jul 2024
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
$3,670*
Hamilton City Campus, Rotokauri Campus - Sport Health strand
Jul 2024
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
$7,340* per year
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2024
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
Level 7
$8,027* per year
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2024
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 (Honours)

One year
Level 8
$8,027* per year
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2024
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
$8,027*
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2024
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
$3,670*
Hamilton City Campus, Rotokauri Campus - Sport Health strand
Jul 2024
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
$7,340*
Hamilton City Campus
Feb 2025
This programme is a one-year intensive course designed to launch graduates into an exciting career in the media. With an emphasis on news storytelling and writing, students will also master multi-media skills in photography and videography, social media, audience engagement and CMS (Content Management Systems). Publishing regularly, they will build a portfolio from authentic experiences in class and work placements to get the edge in the competitive media job market.

Bachelor of Communication

Three years
Level 7
$7,340* per year
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2024
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 real-world collaborative 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

One year
Level 7
$7,340*
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2024
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
$8,027* per year
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2024
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
$8,027*
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2024
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
$3,670*
Hamilton City Campus, Rotokauri Campus - Sport Health strand
Jul 2024
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 Music and Performing Arts

Three years
Level 7
$7,340* per year
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2024
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
$8,027* per year
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2024
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
$8,027*
Hamilton City Campus
Jul 2024
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.

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.

View the School of Media Arts map

 

News

There’s no stopping this Feat

SoMA Creative Showcase 2021


There’s no stopping the creative talent from Wintec School Media Arts’ tauira/students and this year, their work is being celebrated and shared in Feat for everyone to see.

Feat is Wintec School of Media Arts 2021 Creative Showcase where work from this year’s design, communication, music and performing arts tauira will be shared and celebrated over a series of events – pandemic or not.

Wintec Group Director, School of Media Arts, Sam Cunnane says every year a new Creative Showcase brings fresh work from the future stars of our creative industry.

“This year really has been a feat for all our Wintec learners, it’s the second year our year two and three tauira have worked through lockdowns, online learning and limited kanohi ki te kanohi or face to face contact. But whatever the level we’re in, nothing will stop us from celebrating the success of our Wintec tauira and all their hard mahi.”

Sharing work online is doable if less social, but Cunnane adds it is especially challenging for Wintec music and performing arts students.

“We're pivoting to online celebrations for our communication, art and design students but this week’s change to Level 2 has meant our music and theatre performers can now do what they do best - perform on the stage.”

Cunnane adds that despite the uncertain times we are living in, Wintec School of Media Arts is eager to recognise and celebrate our students' achievements and to share them with peers, whānau, and our creative community. 

The following events will honour Wintec School of Media Arts graduating classes and feature their amazing accomplishments. What a feat!

 

Year 1 Performing Arts Cabaret

Friday 19 November, 6.00pm
Venue: The Place, Hamilton
Get your FREE ticket here.

 

Graduate Showcase Publication Launch

Thursday 25 November, publication goes live on social media at 4.30pm 

Channels: Facebook, Instagram

 

Communication Showcase | Online student presentations and Q&A

Thursday 25 November, 5.30pm-6.30pm

Venue: Online via Zoom

Register to attend on Facebook

 

Little Shop of Horrors*

  • Thursday 25 November, 7.30pm
  • Friday 26 November, 2.00pm
  • Friday 26 November, 7.30pm

*Wintec theatre events can proceed in Level 2, with audiences 1 metre apart and wearing a mask or face covering. Everyone must scan in, be socially distanced and please do not attend if you are sick or unwell. Registrations are essential. The socially distanced audience must follow the  Health and Safety guidelines set by The Place and The Meteor that are established by ETNZ as the standard guidelines for the New Zealand events industry.

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