Diploma in Animation

Academic requirements: New Zealand Diploma in Animation (Level 5) Other requirements: PORTFOLIO All applicants must submit a portfolio of work showing evidence of their interest and/or ability in an area related to an aspect of computer generated imagery production. Portfolios should be a personal portfolio showing evidence of an applicant’s interests and/or abilities in an area related to an aspect of computer generated imagery production. Related areas: Fine arts Drawing Photography Technology Information technology Design Graphics Computer programming Creative writing For example the portfolio could include a selection of the following: Sketchbooks or workbooks showing the development of ideas Both process works and finished works Photographs or recordings relevant to the programme Photographic or digital records of any of the above Portfolios will be examined for evidence of the applicant’s potential to further develop the following attributes: Technical skills: Design processes and/or concept development COMPUTER LITERACY: A sufficient level of computer literacy is required. An applicant must provide evidence to the Head of Department or delegate that they have a level of competency in the use of IT which will allow them to successfully operate at the required level of study. The programmes involve producing work in electronic forms. Therefore, applicants applying to enter either of these programmes without sufficient computer literacy for study at the relevant level will be expected to make use of computer facilities and/or training to develop their computer skills to a competent standard to succeed in their studies. Evidence of computer literacy is expected to be apparent in the range of digital works presented in the portfolio submission demonstrating a range of creative design processes using digital tools. SUPPORTING EVIDENCE: Evidence to support an applicant’s motivation and ability to successfully undertake the programme with a reasonable likelihood of success may be requested. Other requirements for international students: In addition to meeting the programme entry requirements, international students must: Have evidence of receipt of an appropriate visa Be over 18 years of age (applicants between the ages of 14 and 18 years will only be accepted after an assessment of the student’s support systems has been made). Special Entry: In exceptional circumstances an applicant who does not meet the full entry requirements may be granted admission to the programme on the approval of the Curriculum Manager or delegate if he/she is confident of the applicant’s ability to successfully undertake the Diploma with a reasonable likelihood of success. Qualifications other than those listed in the Entry Requirements above will need to be assessed for equivalence, and applicants holding these qualifications will need to seek Special Entry permission from the Curriculum Manager.