The Master of Media and Creative Technologies at the University of Waikato is a postgraduate Masters Degree designed for ambitious media creators, designers, and producers who want to excel in the competitive global creative industries. This programme addresses the growing demand for professionals who can navigate the intersection of traditional storytelling and emerging digital platforms. You will develop advanced expertise in screen and media studies, exploring diverse formats such as short film, documentary, animation, photography, and scriptwriting. By engaging with cutting-edge tools like AI, VR, and multimedia installations, you will refine your creative voice and technical proficiency within a rigorous academic framework.
Studied full-time on campus over 18 months, this course provides a dynamic environment where you will work alongside internationally-renowned academic staff to build a professional portfolio of audio-visual projects. You will balance taught papers with intensive research, applying critical and methodological skills to your original creative work. Through strategic industry links with organisations like Wētā Workshop and Warner Bros. International Television New Zealand, you will gain practical experience that prepares you for high-level roles. You will graduate ready to pursue diverse career pathways in private and public sector organisations, commercial design, and the creative arts.