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In the Creative Industries programme area NMIT offer certificates, diplomas and degrees in arts and media along with diplomas in Graphic Design and Multimedia and Contemporary Music. The NMIT degree in Arts and Media involves study in the following disciplines: Object Design: including 3D construction, jewellery, textiles, ceramics, glass, sculpture, metal and wood; Image: painting, print-making and photography; Graphic Design: image manipulation, interactive and web design, file management and output, graphic design principles, animation; Sound and Moving Image: moving image, pre- and post-production technology; Visual Culture: history and theory of images; Drawing and Design: figure drawing and experimental, technical and explorative drawing.

Our highly qualified staff, who are experts in their professional fields, are also professionally trained teachers who are here to teach, facilitate, guide, mentor, challenge and educate you. We strive to provide you with the best possible learning environment to help you fulfil your educational goals. 

Our aim is to provide quality Arts and Media courses that are responsive to changing needs, are reflective of our strong regional and cultural base, and are aimed at improving the social, cultural and educational development of our community along with offering graduates real career outcomes. Please check out our graduate profiles.

NMIT’s international reputation creates an exceptional range of opportunities for you. When you bring the talent, we have the experience and the resources to develop it. Our students go on to careers in many different fields as well as being accepted into graduate studies in all of the major universities.

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Certificate in Arts and Media
An introductory level certificate in arts and media.
  • Gain a broad knowledge base in a range of art and design practices
  • One year full time or part time equivalent

Certificate in Arts and Media (Contemporary Music)
An introductory level certificate in music.
  • Gain a broad knowledge base in a range of music related practices
  • One year full time or part time equivalent

Bachelor of Arts and Media
Develop innovative ideas that will prepare you for a wide range of careers in arts and media through an understanding of academic and technical excellence, effective use of visual language and specialist knowledge.
  • Flexible, student-centred study
  • Opportunity to work with locally based, working artists
  • Follow your own interests and directions

Diploma in Arts and Media (Contemporary Music)
An option to continue your study and develop your career in music.
  • Follows on from the Certificate in Arts and Media (Contemporary Music)
  • Practical and theory-based programme
  • Delivered in partnership with Nelson School of Music
  • Develop skills to further your career in the music industry

Diploma in Arts and Media (Graphics and Multimedia) (Level 5)
Information about Year 1 of the Diploma in Arts and Media (Graphics and Multimedia).
  • A broad introductory programme to arts and media

Diploma in Arts and Media (Graphics and Multimedia) (Level 6)
Information about Year 2 of the Diploma in Arts and Media (Graphics and Multimedia).
  • A broad introductory programme to arts and media

Diploma in Arts and Media (Visual Arts and Design) (Level 5)
Information about Year 1 of the Diploma in Arts and Media (Visual Art and Design).
  • A broad introductory programme to arts and media

Diploma in Arts and Media (Visual Arts and Design) (Level 6)
Information about Year 2 of the Diploma in Arts and Media (Visual Art and Design)
  • A broad introductory programme to arts and media

Diploma in Writing for Creative Industries
Gain a range of writing skills to progress your career in the creative industries.
  • Full time, one-year programme
  • Gain industry experience
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