CERTIFICATE IN
DIGITAL
MEDIA
(ONLINE)
PART TIME, 25 WEEKS, LEVEL 3, NZQA APPROVED
FULL TIME, 15 WEEKS, LEVEL 3, NZQA APPROVED
The Certificate in Digital Media is an exciting opportunity to
explore digital design. It’s where your creativity meets digital
technology.
Using digital still and video cameras and computers, you’ll
produce a wide range of original art that combines traditional
and digital media. You’ll also learn digital illustration
techniques and how to create images and pages suitable
for web publication, how to capture and edit video, and
how to create and animate 2D and 3D objects. This work is
complemented with a wide range of art and creative practices
to further enhance your skills base.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no restrictions to entry. An interest in design and
basic computer skills are all you need.
If English is not your first language an IELTS 5.5 Academic
(no subtests lower than 5.0) or equivalent is required. You can
also sit for a free Yoobee Online English Placement Test as an
alternative proof of English level.
FURTHER LEARNING
The Certificate in Digital Media is an excellent pathway into
Yoobee’s Diploma of Computer Graphic Design, Diploma of
Animation and Digital Video, or Diploma of Web Development.
COURSE COMPONENTS
Core Skills
• Use a digital camera and scanner
• Use image and illustration software to create and
manipulate images
• Use a visual diary to plan your work
• Apply design principles such as colour theory
• Use pattern and texture to be creative.
• Manage your files
Print - Graphic Design
• Learn the production planning process for printed
documents
• Create single and multi-page documents for printing
• Learn graphic design terms and principles
Motion - Film & Animation
• Learn the planning processes for animated and video
based stories
• Gain an understanding of film and animation terms
• Make a short film
• Model a simple character and animate a supplied
character
Interactive - Web
• Learn the planning process for web-based projects
• Gain an understanding of web and new media terms
• Use digital video editing software to compress content
for the web
• Produce a basic website and Flash animation
SOFTWARE
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Indesign
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Autodesk Maya
• Adobe Flash
• Komodo edit
The Adobe applications are available via Adobe’s Creative
Cloud subscription. Maya may be downloaded for free for the
duration of your study. Komodo is free. All software run on
both windows and mac.
COURSE FEES & RELATED COSTS
$1118 including GST*
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
• PC or MAC
• Flatbed Scanner
• Digital Camera with Movie mode
• OR separate Camcorder and digital still cameras
• Headphones for sound editing
• Visual diary
• Art materials (paints, crayons, paper, modelling clay etc)
• Ruler and knife
• Glue stick
To enrol, return completed enrollment pack to
[email protected]
*Course fees could be subject to change.