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Certificate in Digital Media + Design

The programme emphasizes critical thinking and technical processes as tools to solve the design inquiry/brief. These are delivered through lectures, demonstrations, individual and peer discussions, and assignments of practical tasks and creative projects, both in class and self-directed learning.

 

The Certificate in Digital Media and Design is a semester-long programme centered around the introduction to graphic design practice and digital media processes.

Certificate in Digital Media and Design, graphic design, CDMD, Digital student work, animation, drawing, tablet

Outline

The programme focuses on the development of theoretical knowledge and technical skills related to visual communication and drawing techniques and their application within the graphic design space.

Upon the completion of the programme, students will have built foundational skills that can be further developed in Whitecliffe’s degree-level programmes.


Duration

18 weeks

Full-time

Key Dates

February 2025 Intake

17/02/2025

 

July 2025 Intake

21/07/2025

 

Available Locations

Auckland City Symonds Street Campus
Manukau Campus

Costs

Fees free may apply
All 2025 fees are subject to change and regulatory approval.

Domestic: $3,957 + $150 Student Services Levy

International: $12,000 + $150 Student Services Levy

The programme culminates in the development of skills and a portfolio for application to continuing tertiary study at Whitecliffe and/or elsewhere in New Zealand, or overseas.

Further study options:

Level 4 Certificate in Fine Arts
Level 7 Bachelor of Design + Digital Media
Level 7 Bachelor of Fine Arts (Fine Arts / Photo Media)
Certificate in Digital Media and Design, CDMM programme, Whitecliffe design work, Design exhibition, Graphic design, posters, student's work

Academic Calendar

2025 Academic Calendars

Key Student Information

NZ Government key information link for students.

Qualification

Certificate in Digital Media + Design
NZQA Level 4 (60 Credits)

Where could this programme take you?

Graduates will gain skills and knowledge to fill junior roles in creative and/ or arts industries.

Digital Designer
Publication Designer
Illustrator
Designer

Featured student work

Featured Alumni

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants must

  • Turn 17 within their first year of study at Whitecliffe

International applicants must

  • Turn 18 within their first year of study at Whitecliffe
  • Have achieved prior to enrolling an IELTS score (Academic Format) of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5 or equivalent (whitecliffe.ac.nz/english-proficiency-outcome)
  • Meet New Zealand visa entry requirements
    whitecliffe.ac.nz/international-students

Faculty Members

The vast majority of our team have extensive experience within their respective industries. This is key in helping us ensure our graduates have the real-world skills they need for a successful career and bright future.

Rob Mills, Lecturer, Design Innovation, Faculty, Whitecliffe employee, Whitecliffe staff, Whitecliffe team, Whitecliffe member

Rob Mills

Lecturer

Design Innovation

Rob Mills is a design thinker, educator, and creative freelancer with a Master’s degree in Digi ...

Rebecca Steedman, Programme Leader, Design Innovation, Faculty, Whitecliffe employee, Whitecliffe staff, Whitecliffe team, Whitecliffe member

Rebecca Steedman

Programme Leader

Design Innovation

Rebecca Steedman is a design educator, designer, and artist with over 12 years of educational exp ...

Rebecca Stokes, Becky, Lecturer, Design Innovation, Faculty, Employee, staff, Whitecliffe, Team, Member

Becky Stokes

Lecturer

Design Innovation

Becky’s experience ranges in the fields of digital media, marketing, and videography. She holds ...

Chris Chong, Lecturer (Contractor), Design Innovation, Faculty, employee, staff, Whitecliffe, team, member

Chris Chong

Lecturer (Contractor)

Design Innovation

Chris has over 36 years of commercial experience in the creative industry. Including 30 years as ...

Mark Bradford, Senior Lecturer, Design Innovation, Faculty, employee, staff, Whitecliffe, team, member

Dr Mark Bradford

Senior Lecturer

Design Innovation

Dr. Mark Bradford has a PhD (Business, Massey University), MFA (Intermedia, RMIT University) and ...

Roman Mitch, Lecturer, Leading Researcher, Design Innovation, Faculty, employee, staff, Whitecliffe, team, membermember

Dr Roman Mitch

Lecturer / Leading Researcher

Design Innovation

Roman is an artist and full-stack developer with a long-standing involvement in the arts and cult ...

Uelese Vavae, Lecturer, Design Innovation, Design, Faculty, Whitecliffe employee, Whitecliffe staff, Whitecliffe team, Whitecliffe member

Uelese Vavae

Lecturer

Design Innovation

Uelese is a graduate of the Whitecliffe School of Fine Arts and is teaching the Certificate of Di ...