Overview
The University of Canterbury's Indigenous Narrative Certificate is ideal professional development for anyone working in the creative media industries to gain more awareness and ability to incorporate Māori, Pasifika, and other indigenous cultures in their works.
Careers
- Meet industry demand with expertise in Indigenous representation in media.
- Help continue to promote Aotearoa's unique place in the creative world and our relationship to te ao Māori.
- Graduates will find work as creative advisors, screenwriters, concept designers, and more.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Storytelling for the Digital Screen
- Screenwriting: Research and Story Development
- Te Ara o Tāwhaki: Māori Thought, Beliefs and Practices
- Creative Writing: Skills, Techniques and Practice
- Indigenous Stories, Digital Realms
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
- 60 points
Delivered
Campus Location
- Christchurch, New Zealand
Disciplines
Film Studies Creative Writing American and Australasian studiesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.
- If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
16400 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16400 NZD for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
3577 NZD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3577 NZD for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Christchurch
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.