Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (Screen Arts)

at Unitec Institute Of Technology

Courses

Compulsory courses

Level 5
 

• Film & Television 1B (PASA5302)30 credits (0.25 EFTS)
  To enable students to acquire a wide range of basic skills, knowledge and practices in the development, production and technologies of screen works. The course focuses on developing professional self-management approaches for production work through practice in a specialist role as well as developing the student?s ability to identify personal areas of their own creative development.
• Screen Technologies and Techniques (PASA5303)30.0 credits (0.25 EFTS)
  To enable students to gain a practice-based understanding of fundamental methods, procedures, techniques, concepts, and a range of technical skills associated with screen production and technologies.
• Screen Basics 1B (PASA5312)15 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To enable students to employ fundamental theories, concepts and techniques in practice-based settings to develop their creativity and artistic growth through experiential exploration of film and television technologies and processes. This course continues to work collaboratively across a range of discipline areas and focusses on establishing habits and methodologies appropriate to the profession.
• Professional Development 1 (PASA5902)15 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To introduce students to the basic professional practices associated with the performing and screen arts industries and their own professional development. This course focuses on building capability for students in self-management, communication and presentation, as well as academic literacies such as text analysis and academic writing.
• Contextual Studies (PASA5903)15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  Students will develop a broad understanding of the history, contexts, language and relevant theoretical frameworks of performing arts and screen arts. Students will acquire skills in critical and analytical literacy through engaging in research and project work focused on performing and screen arts practices in Aotearoa and beyond.
• History of Cinema (PASA5961)15 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To enable students to examine and reflect upon the historical development of cinematic languages and theories in an interactive multi-disciplinary learning environment. This course focuses on placing selected movements and developments of production and performance in the context of the student?s specialist discipline. There is a focus on experiencing festival and world cinema through field trips and site visits.

Level 6
 

• Screen Technology Collaboration (PASA6303)30.0 credits (0.25 EFTS)
  To enable students to develop the techniques for creative collaborative work and for the use of technology within screen specialisations.
• New Zealand Cinema (PASA6304)15 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To enable students to locate New Zealand films in their historical, social and political contexts and to explore the role they play in constructing or reflecting national and/or cultural identity.
• Audience, Context & Interpretation (PASA6901)15 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To enable students to examine the ways in which the creator/performer communicates with their audience in an interactive multi-disciplinary learning environment which includes an artist hui at Te Noho Kotahitanga marae. This course focuses on understanding through the analysis of the modes of address and conventions of representation and interpretation commonly associated with performing and screen arts culture.
• Professional Development 2 (PASA6902)15 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To enable students to utilise a range of concepts and skills, including business and professional practices, that will enhance their ability to operate independently in the creative industries.
• Contextual Studies 2 (PASA6903)15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  Students examine the relationship between authors and audiences in Aotearoa and beyond within the context of performing and screen arts history and culture. Students will investigate different modes of practice and conventions of representation and interpretation commonly associated with performing and screen arts.

Level 7
 

• Contemporary International Cinema (PASA7301)15 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To enable students to examine local and global perspectives and issues influencing the continuing evolution of media screen production and develop the ability to apply critical judgement to creative decisions. This course employs a noho marae to allow students to evaluate and develop responses to cultural/political perspectives as an emergent creative arts practitioner.
• Screen Projects (PASA7304)45 credits (0.375 EFTS)
  To provide students with a practical learning experience in which they can employ advanced theories, concepts and techniques in specialised screen creative practice for. This course focuses on enabling students to consolidate their ability to create and realise complex screen work in a variety of contexts. There is also a focus on the ability of students to critically evaluate their own performance.
• Professional Development 3 (PASA7902)15 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To enable students to transition into the industry by acquiring advanced professional development skills. This course focuses on setting personal and professional goals for academic and professional achievement as well as the business and management practices associated with the performing and screen arts profession.

 Elective courses

Level 6 
 

• Motion Graphic Design (DACA6321)15.0 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  The aim of this course is to investigate creative and communicative possibilities offered by motion graphics in a time-based media context. Students will investigate and analyse contemporary practices and trends in time-based media in order to create, plan and produce a well-developed narrative sequence using digital workflows.
• Skills in Screen Directing 2A (PASA6253)15 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To introduce students to specialised theories, concepts and techniques for directing. This course focuses on enabling students to practically engage with skills in directing for screen media.
• Skills in Screen Directing 2B (PASA6254)15 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To enable students to extend specific skills, knowledge and practices for screen directing needed to achieve standards that enhance creative decisions.
• Camera & Sound 2B (PASA6334)30 credits (0.25 EFTS)
  To enable students to extend specific skills, knowledge and practices for specialised camera and sound technologies needed to achieve standards that enhance creative decisions. The course focuses on the further development of specialist skills and the application of individual creative development and practice.
• Editing & Sound Post-Production 2B (PASA6344)30 credits (0.25 EFTS)
  To enable students to extend specific skills, knowledge and practices for specialised editing and post-production sound technologies needed to achieve standards that enhance creative decisions. The course focuses on the further development of specialist skills and the application of individual creative development and practice.
• Scriptwriting 2B (PASA6356)30 credits (0.25 EFTS)
  To enable students to develop works for the screen and to achieve creative and technical standards that demonstrate professionalism. This course is designed to extend specific skills, knowledge and practices for writing needed to achieve standards that enhance creative decisions.
• Screen Production 2B (PASA6376)30 credits (0.25 EFTS)
  To enable students to extend specific skills, knowledge and practices for production needed to achieve standards that enhance creative decisions. This course is designed to extend specific skills, knowledge and practices for production needed to achieve standards that enhance creative decisions.
• Negotiated Creative Project 1 (PASA6605)15 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To enable students to engage practically in a theatre and/or screen production project in a negotiated role using a variety of individual and collaborative approaches. This course provides a practical environment for students to engage in collaborative creative projects from their own specialist perspective.

Level 7
 

• Writing the Short Film (PASA7257)15 credits (0.125 EFTS)
  To acquire the theoretical, creative and technical skills required to develop short scripts for the screen (or associated medium).
• Camera and Sound 3 (PASA7331)30 credits (0.25 EFTS)
  To enable students to establish a critical understanding of advanced skills, knowledge, technologies and practices for camera and sound. This course focuses on students employing professionalism in creative and collaborative practice while developing the ability to critically evaluate their own work and that of others.
• Editing & Sound (Post-Production) 3 (PASA7341)30 credits (0.25 EFTS)
  To enable students to establish a critical understanding of advanced skills, knowledge, technologies and practices for editing and sound design. This course focuses on students employing professionalism in creative and collaborative practice while developing the ability to critically evaluate their own work and that of others.
• Screen Production 3 (PASA7371)30 credits (0.25 EFTS)
  To enable students to establish a critical understanding of advanced skills, knowledge and practices for screen production. This course focuses on students employing professionalism in creative and collaborative practice while developing the ability to critically evaluate their own work and that of others.

Admission requirements
 

For this programme, you will need the following:
 

42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher including:
 

• 14 credits in two different approved subjects; and

• 14 credits from up to two subjects (approved or non-approved)

• 8 credits at NCEA Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Maori (4 in reading, 4 in writing)
• 14 credits in NCEA Level 1 or higher in Mathematics or Pangarau
• Interviews, submissions and/or auditions will be required - we'll notify you of what is required

Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have one or more of the following:
 

• Have achieved NCEA Level 3 and New Zealand University entrance

• Be able to provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency

• Have achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

Don't have NCEA? We also accept:
 

• A relevant qualification at Level 3 on the NZQF or above or an equivalent qualification; or

• Provide sufficient evidence to be eligible for special or discretionary admission.

ANNUAL TUITION FEES

Domestic/NZ students
 

$10,200(NZD)

(Approximate fees only - includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee (CSSF) levy. Your final study costs depends on a number of factors including the courses you select to study)

International students

$24,360(NZD)

Save $5,000 (NZD) on your first year with the International Student Study Grant.

CAREER OPTIONS
 

• Cinematographer
• Editor
• Production manager
• Director
• Screenwriter
• Researcher
• Camera assistant/gaffer/grip
• Sound recordist
• Editor
• Post supervisor
• Sound designer
• Production Co-ordinator
• Content developer
• Production manager
• Production Assistant
• Production Assistant
• Writer’s Assistant
• Screenwriter
• Screen Project Researcher
• Editor
• Assistant Editor
• Director
• Cinematographer
• Camera Operator
• Sound recordist
• Camera: assistant camera, data wrangler, lighting assistant
• Boom Operator