Cinematic Arts

Qualifications

Overview

Aotearoa has been put on the map with our internationally renowned expertise in visual effects and film technologies, filming locations, and the calibre of our writers and directors.

At UC, Cinematic Arts study focuses on the modern film production process, from script to screen, post-production to distribution. At the same time, you will explore exciting new tools for storytelling, like virtual production, which is supported by the same technology that is used to produce video games.

What will my study involve?

Learn to create cinematic projects using industry-standard filming technologies.
Choose from practical hands-on courses in cinematography, editing, or sound design.
Graduate with a portfolio of your own cinema projects produced from your second year.
Practical learning at editing labs and sound recording studios.

Courses

Note: This subject is first offered in 2023 and courses after the first year (eg, 200-level and above) will become open to enrol in each subsequent year.

Cinematic Arts major

For the major in the Bachelor of Digital Screen with Honours, complete the following courses:

200-level

300-level

At 400-level your compulsory courses in the degree will focus on Cinematic Arts projects.

Cinematic Arts minor

For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health Sciences, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport Coaching, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:

75 points of courses chosen from these options

Career opportunities

Knowing the full creative and technical process of creating cinema, from concept to release, will make you a great asset to have on film sets, advertising agencies, streaming services, and other project collaborations, or even in launching your own works.

Career pathways could include:

film and television directing and producing
post-production
videography and cinematography
technician.

Find out more about what you can do with a degree from UC.

Contact us

Digital Screen Campus

Email screencampus@canterbury.ac.nz

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