Diploma in Interactive Multimedia Development
This qualification allows you to specialise in producing, manipulating and interacting with sound, images and animation in order to work in a wide range of fields such as games development, film and television, museum installation, publishing and illustration. The programme incorporates papers in information technology, art and design and includes a major research component
Entry requirements
Completion of a minimum of 42 NCEA Level 3 credits across four subjects and literacy (8 NCEA Level 2 credits) and numeracy (14 NCEA Level 1 credits), OR hold the Certificate in Information Technology or the Certificate in Creative Studies from Otago Polytechnic OR be able to demonstrate equivalent qualifications or work experience and evidence of the ability to study at tertiary level.
Applicants are required to submit a portfolio for consideration in the selection process.
International entry requirements
English language skills equivalent to an IELTS overall band score (academic) of 6.0 (with writing and speaking no less than 6.0 and reading and listening no less than 5.5).
Further study options
Otago Polytechnic is preparing to launch a bachelors' degree in interactive multimedia design in 2008*. You may also choose to complete higher-level study in any of the fine arts, information technology or design disciplines.
* Subject to final approval.
Important dates and information
Duration: Two Years (Full-Time)
Location: Dunedin
Learning options: Full-Time, Part-Time
Start date: February 2009
Domestic annual indicative fee: $4,968 Year 1, $5,069 Year 2
International annual indicative fee: $17,600
Applications due by: 30 November 2008
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