Video Production Training Scheme

NMIT is part of Te Pūkenga

This means that you will now graduate with a Te Pūkenga qualification. Read more
Locations and dates

Online:

17 July 2023
Study options

Online
Length

20 weeks including 2 week study break
Total credits

20
Fees

2023: $301 plus $40 Student Services Levy

A Compulsory Student Services Levy applies ($2 per credit).

Fees listed are for each year of the programme, indicative only and may vary with course selection.

View course details for individual fees.
National qualification code

NE4953

Engage an audience with moving images and video!

This online programme is designed to allow you to develop key skills in recording and developing digital imagery - in your own time, from anywhere you can connect to the internet.

Gain the practical skills and theoretical understanding of a selected range of digital media and video processes and contexts through the exploration of Video Production.

You will be encouraged to explore a wide range of video/film approaches and to research, develop, document, communicate and contextualise your ideas by responding to set project briefs.

What will I learn to do?

Develop a practical understanding of digital video composition and framing
Generate creative ideas through research, evaluation and application of relevant video/film history and theory
Create video sequences that explore storytelling and creative narratives
Develop a practical understanding of video editing and post-production.

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements

NCEA Level 2
Or
A qualification or examination recognised as being equivalent to achievement of NCEA Level 2

Alternative Requirements

Applicants (including those over 20 years of age) who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic entry requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry by the Curriculum Manager (or delegate).

English Language Requirements

If English is not the applicant’s first language they will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Table.(external link)

Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, may contact NMIT for an assessment.

IELTS 5.5 Academic (no lower than 5.0 in any subtest)

IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test

Note: Applicants who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English language skills.

Frequently asked questions

How do these online courses work and how much time should I aim to dedicate to this course?

There are no scheduled live classes, this course is run fully online with lessons which include reading, videos to watch and activities. You work through the lesson tabs on the online course in your own time. You can choose to work through as many lessons as you like in your own time and at your own pace.

There are 16 lessons, it is expected you would spend a minimum of five hours per lesson. Remember the more time you put in to your learning the more you get out of it. You could chose to do one lesson a week or five lessons it’s up to you.

Are there assessments for course?

There are two assessments:

Assessment 1 – Formative (feedback given mid-way through the course)
Assessment 2 – Summative (100% of the final course grade given at the end of the course).

Gear list

This course requires the following equipment:

Compulsory

Laptop/computer – strong and fast enough to work with video files and Adobe Premiere Pro. A reliable internet connection is also very important
A subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud(external link)
Camera - you will need a camera to record your videos. It is up to you what you use

You can complete this course with the following: