Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours)

The Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours) at Waikato Institute of Technology is a highly respected and innovative program that prepares students for a career in the dynamic and exciting media industry. This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of media theory, practice, and technology, as well as advanced skills in video production, audio production, and interactive digital media. Students will learn from experienced industry professionals and have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. The program is designed for those who want to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation in media, and create cutting-edge content that engages and inspires audiences.

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Our students have access to a range of exciting opportunities, including industry partnerships, international study tours, and professional development workshops. The program is delivered by experienced academics and industry professionals, providing students with real-world insights and practical experience. Graduates of this program are highly sought after in the media industry, and have gone on to successful careers as producers, directors, editors, and more.

Unlock Your Creative Potential at Waikato Institute of Technology

Waikato Institute of Technology is an ideal place to study Media Arts (Honours) because of our strong industry connections, cutting-edge facilities, and experienced staff. Our graduates are highly sought after in the media industry and have gone on to successful careers as producers, directors, editors, and more. Plus, we offer a range of exciting opportunities for students, including industry partnerships, international study tours, and professional development workshops.

The Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours) offers a contemporary, open and rigorous learning environment tailored to students' needs.

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.

As an Honours student supervision is provided for both the practical and the theoretical components of study. Additional supervision from external representatives of a student's professional field can also be established. Students will have frequent formal and informal meetings and critiques with other staff and students to discuss their work, helping to frame and respond critically to issues surrounding their practice at the level required by the professional world. The learning environment is good-humoured, varied and active, encouraging input from staff and students equally.

Facilities in the School of Media Arts are made available to students as determined by the nature and requirements of their project. Individual studio spaces, fabrication workshops and industry-standard digital and moving image facilities are provided for Honours students. Various test spaces, exhibition sites, tutorial and critique rooms are used for scheduled classes and for formative and casual review of work. Technical staff maintain the operation of facilities and equipment and are available to assist students in practical and logistical issues in their study.

Candidates must have:

i) completed the requirements of the Bachelor of Media Arts with a mark average of 65% or  better in 4 level 7 modules and a mark average of 65% in two contextual modules at level 5 and level 6, or

ii) completed an undergraduate degree specialising in communication, visual arts, design  or music  with mark average of 65% or better in 4 level 7 modules and a mark average of 65% in two modules containing a theoretical component at level 5 and 6, or

iii) a history of professional experience in communication, visual arts, design   or music  with the ability to undertake independent practical and theoretical research at a level equivalent to that which would be possessed by graduates of the Bachelor of Media Arts with a mark average as specified above. Relevance of professional experience will be determined on the basis of an interview and portfolio.

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.