Students develop an extensive knowledge of dance genres and artistic endeavour in Māori, Samoan, Cook Islands and NZ contemporary dance. Third year students create a major body of work. LEVEL 7

Build your skills in writing, interviewing and research for a range of media. Graduates will be qualified to write for various fields of journalism including newspapers, radio, television and the web. LEVEL 5

If you're interested in performing in theatre, television or film, this course will help you gain the skills required, including acting and movement. This intense, high-energy course requires dedication and commitment. LEVEL 6

This unique and vibrant programme prepares you for the commercial dance sector. The emphasis is on technical skills and performance experience. LEVEL 6

This course offers high level training in singing, acting and dancing. The focus is on the skills and talents required for the musical theatre industry. [delivered by our subsidiary company, Whitireia Performing Arts Co. Ltd] LEVEL 6

Play an instrument as a soloist and part of a band. Study composition, recording and production. Create a professional body of work in year three. LEVEL 7

Become a practical musician, by developing your musical skills and your understanding of the industry. Graduates can move into further study or set up their own band. LEVEL 4

Learn skills in live sound engineering, lighting, set construction and event management to become a stage technician, AV operator, sound engineer, crew for live music or stage productions. LEVEL 4

For budding young (well, usually!) DJs wanting to become professionals, this course includes DJ performance, turntable skills, the art of mixing and the history of DJ and music production. LEVEL 4

Have a go at taking music seriously on this introductory course, which includes performance skills, playing with a band, professional studies and musical theory. LEVEL 3

Become a confident and competent early childhood teacher with a good understanding of our social context in New Zealand. This course includes three social/cultural perspectives: Māori, Pacific and General. LEVEL 7

This qualification has been designed for the international market. It will provide people with a sound background in early childhood education, which will enable them to gain employment in their home country. LEVEL 5

Part-time options for Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Dreamweaver/web available on the Certificate in Desktop Publishing for Print and the Web programme at the Porirua campus.

Learn how to report news for radio and gain experiencein an internship in a radio newsroom. Graduate will qualified for entry into radio journalism in commercial an public radio. Level 5

If you're serious about writing, this programme will help you develop your skills in various kinds of writing: including short fiction, non-fiction, script-writing, poetry and writing for children. LEVEL 5

Learn how to research, interview, write news stories for the web, print and radio, shoot news video and take news photos in this introductory journalism programme. LEVEL 4

This popular hands-on course provides all the skills you need to become industry ready in the NZ Radio market. Learn on-air presentation, copy-writing, production, promotions and more! Level 3

This programme will appeal to students who have some experience with music; playing an instrument, singing or playing in a band and drama; acting, singing and dance.

Gain professional skills in paint, print making, jewellery, textiles, sculpture, carving and other art forms. Digital media and multi-media are also options. Create a major body of work in your final year. LEVEL 7

A flexible online programme which can be studied full-time or part-time. Receive tuition and mentoring from experienced publishing professionals. An excellent option for people already in the publishing or book trade. LEVEL 6

Pursue your passion for writing, from home. Extend the range of your skills through writing fiction, poetry, scriptwriting, non-fiction and writing for children. Develop the versatility of the freelance writer. Available part-time or full-time. LEVEL 5

Focus on design process and techniques of jewellery making in this programme. Develop your ideas about body adornment. LEVEL 5

Get qualified for a career in digital and print publishing with this popular and highly regarded programme. Skills gained include editing, marketing, layout, production and project management. LEVEL 6

Undertake specialised study and practice in the craft of writing a novel, screenplay, short fiction, poetry or non-fiction work. You will have tutor and mentoring support to produce a first draft manuscript. LEVEL 6

Learn about publication design, digital photography, illustration, package design, motion graphics, 3D modelling and animation! Get a solid foundation in drawing and design process. LEVEL 5

Experienced writers are supported towards developing a book or manuscript through individual mentoring from well-know professionals. Your work may be script, poetry, fiction or non-fiction. LEVEL 7

Learn from established book editors and receive individual feedback and peer support through workshops, forums and online course material. This course improves skills and expands opportunities for experienced editors already working in publishing.

If you're serious about writing, this programme will help you develop your skills in various kinds of writing; short fiction, non-fiction,script-writing and poetry. LEVEL 7

Develop your abilities in design to produce a professional portfolio specialising in print, web or motion. Publication design, digital illustration, branding and identity, web interactive design and 3D modelling animation, graphic design options. LEVEL 6

A comprehensive programme for study in visual arts, emphasising drawing and design in selected 2D and 3D media, such as painting, print making, jewellery, textiles, carving, digital media and whakairo. LEVEL 5

Undertake specialised study and practice that extends your prior degree work, or explore a new direction of activity or different media through project work. LEVEL 7

Undertake specialised study and practice that extends your prior degree work, or explore a new direction of activity or different media. A major project is involved to develop a body of work. Level 7

Get the practical skills you need in computer graphics and design to work in desktop publishing or move on to further study. LEVEL 4

Gain experience of 3D modelling, animation, web design, computer graphics, desktop publishing, video and multi-media production on this course. Develop drawing skills and research skills to extract ideas from art and design history. LEVEL 4

If you're a keen beginner or an experienced amateur photographer, or are thinking about making it your career, this course will help you explore the art. Create a portfolio of photographs towards commerical work or further study. LEVEL 4

Learn how to capture (and process) classic photographs in this course which includes studio photography, modern digital photography, alternative processing and darkroom techniques [in partnership with The Photo School]. LEVEL 5