Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Digital Screen
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Overview
Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Digital Screen
Develop your creative, technical, and critical skills in Indigenous storytelling and screen production.
Through the creation and production of digital storytelling projects, the Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Screen Production will deepen your understanding of narrative craft, production methodologies, and Indigenous creative practice, and the cultural, social, and political contexts that shape contemporary screen storytelling.
Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Digital Screen
- Story, screenplay, and narrative development.
- Develop and create Indigenous screen projects such as short films and documentaries.
- Examine Indigenous theories, methodologies, and contemporary practices in screen production and digital storytelling.
Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Digital Screen
- Story, screenplay, and narrative development.
- Develop and create Indigenous screen projects such as short films and documentaries.
- Examine Indigenous theories, methodologies, and contemporary practices in screen production and digital storytelling.
Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Digital Screen
To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Digital Screen Production you must have either:
- qualified for a bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject from an Aotearoa New Zealand university, with at least a B average grade at 300 level; or
- qualified for a bachelor's degree and provided evidence of relevant professional or other work experience; or
- qualified for the Postgraduate Certificate in Indigenous Digital Screen Production, with a B average grade or better.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Digital Screen Production or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Digital Screen
To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Digital Screen Production you must have either:
- qualified for a bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject from an Aotearoa New Zealand university, with at least a B average grade at 300 level; or
- qualified for a bachelor's degree and provided evidence of relevant professional or other work experience; or
- qualified for the Postgraduate Certificate in Indigenous Digital Screen Production, with a B average grade or better.
If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Digital Screen Production or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online at myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Digital Screen
The Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Digital Screen Production requires a minimum of 120 points, made up of:
- 60 points from compulsory courses
- 60 points from elective courses.
The degree takes 1 year of full-time study or up to 3 years part-time.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Digital Screen Production.
Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Digital Screen
The Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Digital Screen Production requires a minimum of 120 points, made up of:
- 60 points from compulsory courses
- 60 points from elective courses.
The degree takes 1 year of full-time study or up to 3 years part-time.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Digital Screen Production.
Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Digital Screen
You must complete all compulsory courses:
- TITO401 He Pito Kōrero
- TITO402 Ngā Hua Kōrero
And at least 60 points from elective courses:
- MAOR401 - Te Matakahi: Indigenous Critical Theory
- TIRA404 - Kaupapa Maori Research
- PACS441 - Pacific Cultures and Digital Innovation
Or any advanced technical production courses with approval of the Programme Coordinator.
Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Digital Screen
You must complete all compulsory courses:
- TITO401 He Pito Kōrero
- TITO402 Ngā Hua Kōrero
And at least 60 points from elective courses:
- MAOR401 - Te Matakahi: Indigenous Critical Theory
- TIRA404 - Kaupapa Maori Research
- PACS441 - Pacific Cultures and Digital Innovation
Or any advanced technical production courses with approval of the Programme Coordinator.
Domestic students
Tuition fee estimate to be confirmed.
International students
2027 tuition fee estimate: $40,200 (120 points)
2028 tuition fee estimate: $42,200 (120 points)
Domestic students
Tuition fee estimate to be confirmed.
International students
2027 tuition fee estimate: $40,200 (120 points)
2028 tuition fee estimate: $42,200 (120 points)
Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Digital Screen Production may apply to be admitted to the Master of Indigenous Digital Screen Production.
Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Digital Screen Production may apply to be admitted to the Master of Indigenous Digital Screen Production.
Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Digital Screen
Graduates of the PGDipInDigiScreen will possess advanced creative and production capabilities suited to professional practice within screen and digital media industries, Indigenous media organisations, and creative sector leadership roles.
Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Digital Screen
Graduates of the PGDipInDigiScreen will possess advanced creative and production capabilities suited to professional practice within screen and digital media industries, Indigenous media organisations, and creative sector leadership roles.
