Overview

The Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (Screen Arts) from Unitec Institute of Technology, is an in depth programme of study in which you will engage in a combination of creative, academic and practice based courses designed to develop skills and qualities vital to the creative screen sector.

In Year One you will learn about the filmmaking process and industry as a whole, the relationship between specialist skills, creative and critical thinking, and storytelling. From Year Two you will start to specialize, gaining depth in a particular area of the industry.

Specialisation Options:

Animation: includes drawing, motion graphics, 3D animation, visual effects, life drawing and illustration

Camera and field sound: includes cinematography, location, new technologies, sound recording and colour grading

Post production: includes editing and post production sound

Production: includes production management, assistant directing, location management and scouting

Screenwriting: includes creative writing, writing craft

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Film & Television
Screen Basics
Screen Technologies and Techniques
Professional Development
History of Cinema
Contemporary International Cinema
Editing & Sound
Motion Graphic Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

For this programme, you will need the following:

42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:

14 credits in two different approved subjects; and

14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved)

8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori (4 in reading, 4 in writing)

14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau

Interviews, submissions and/or auditions will be required - we'll notify you of what is required

Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have one or more of the following:

Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance

Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency

Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26415 NZD / year

≈ 26415 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11500 NZD / year

≈ 11500 NZD / year

Living costs

Auckland

New Zealand

1400 - 2200 NZD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

The Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (Screen Arts) from Unitec Institute of Technology, is an in depth programme of study in which you will engage in a combination of creative, academic and practice based courses designed to develop skills and qualities vital to the creative screen sector.

Specialisation Options:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Auckland

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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