Regulations for The Graduate Diploma in Screen Arts - GradDipSCA

Official rules and regulations for the Graduate Diploma in Screen Arts. These regulations are for the 2024 intake to this qualification.

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Qualification Regulations

Part I

These regulations are to be read in conjunction with all other Statutes and Regulations of the University including General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, and Graduate Certificates.

Part II

Admission

1. Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Screen Arts requires that the candidate will have:

(a) met the University admission requirements as specified; and will have:

(b) been awarded or qualified for a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent; or

(c) been assessed by Academic Board or their delegate as having equivalent practical, professional and scholarly experience at the appropriate level.

2. In all cases candidates must be selected into the Graduate Diploma following a selection process which will include the assessment of a portfolio of work submitted by the candidate and, at the discretion of Academic Board or their delegate, an interview.

Qualification requirements

3. Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Screen Arts shall follow a flexible course of study, which shall consist of courses totalling at least 120 credits, comprising:

(a) At least 75 credits at 300-level or above;

(b) Any compulsory courses listed in the Schedule for the qualification;

and

(c) attending field trips, studios, workshops, tutorials, and laboratories as required.

4. Notwithstanding Regulation 3, with the approval of the Academic Board or their delegate a candidate may be permitted to transfer up to 30 credits from an incomplete graduate qualification in screen arts or related programme of study to the Graduate Diploma in Screen Arts.

Specialisations

5. The Graduate Diploma in Screen Arts is awarded without endorsement.

Completion requirements

6. Any timeframes for completion as outlined in the General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates will apply.

7. Candidates may be graduated when they meet the Admission, Qualification and Academic requirements within the prescribed timeframes; candidates who do not meet the requirements for graduation may, subject to the approval of Academic Board or their delegate, be awarded the Diploma in Visual Arts should they meet the relevant Qualification requirements.

Unsatisfactory academic progress

8. The general Unsatisfactory Academic Progress regulations will apply.

Schedule for the Graduate Diploma in Screen Arts

Course planning key

Prerequisites
Courses that need to be completed before moving onto a course at the next level. For example, a lot of 200-level courses have 100-level prerequisite courses.
Corequisites
Courses that must be completed at the same time as another course are known as corequisite courses.
Restrictions
Some courses are restricted against each other because their content is similar. This means you can only choose one of the offered courses to study and credit to your qualification.
Key terms for course planning
Courses
Each qualification has its own specific set of courses. Some universities call these papers. You enrol in courses after you get accepted into Massey.
Course code
Each course is numbered using 6 digits. The fourth number shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).
Credits
Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
Specialisations
Some qualifications let you choose what subject you'd like to specialise in. Your major or endorsement is what you will take the majority of your courses in.

Compulsory courses (Choose 60 credits from)

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Course code: 289300 Advanced Critical Practice for Screen 15 credits

Develop an understanding of disciplinary specific theoretical and methodological frameworks relevant to creative practice. Through engagement with pertinent critical texts, students will become equipped with the intellectual tools for advanced critical exploration of their own work.

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Course code: 289333 Screen Arts Major Project 30 credits

Work to an advanced technical, creative and professional standard in a collaborative production environment to complete a Major Project. Students will put into production the projects developed in the Major Project Development course managing deadlines and schedules to ensure project completion.

Prerequisites: 289303

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Course code: 289350 Professional Cultures 3 15 credits

Develop professional skills in preparation for a career in the creative industries. Students will be supported in developing professional communication and presentation skills and to continue to strengthen personal growth and engagement in learning at this level.

Prerequisites: 1 of 289221 or 289250

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Compulsory course selection (Choose 30 credits from)

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Course code: 289303 Major Project Development 15 credits

Students engage in technical prototyping, technical ideation, and practical experimentation associated with preparing for Major Project production and post-production studio courses. Techniques are project and discipline-specific and may include developing new technologies and learning pipeline-specific methods and tools.

Prerequisites: 289.204 OR 289.206 OR 289.223 OR 289.218 OR 289.219 OR 289.222 OR 289.226 OR 289.227 OR 289.230

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Course code: 289323 Screen Production Development 15 credits

Students work in trans-disciplinary teams assisting in the production of advanced projects. Students take on assistant production roles that support various scheduled production tasks, and reflect on the development of their own practice.

Prerequisites: 289303

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Course code: 289340 Studio and Location Audio 15 credits

Gain knowledge and understanding of audio production tools in the studio and on location. Students will also be introduced to working with interactive audio platforms and environments.

Prerequisites: 289.240 OR 289.107 OR (289.210 AND 289.211) or appraisal required

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Subject courses

Course code: 289290 Screen Arts: Special Topic 2A 15 credits

This course focuses on a particular aspect of screen arts at an intermediate level, focusing on digital platforms or technologies to result in well-developed outputs that demonstrate creativity and/or innovation. Offerings change from year to year and the course may not be offered in a particular year.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 289291 Screen Arts: Special Topic 2B 15 credits

This course focuses on a particular aspect of screen arts at an intermediate level, focusing on digital platforms or technologies to result in well-developed outputs that demonstrate creativity and/or innovation. Offerings change from year to year and the course may not be offered in a particular year.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 289292 Screen Arts: Special Topic 2C 15 credits

Centering on a particular aspect of screen arts at an intermediate level, this course focuses on digital platforms or technologies to result in well- developed outputs that demonstrate creativity and/or innovation. Offerings change from year to year and the course may not be offered in a particular year.

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Course code: 289341 Advanced Audio 15 credits

Gain an advanced knowledge and understanding of creative and technical processes, including sound and music recording, editing, and mixing. Students will also advance their knowledge of audio production for interactive platforms.

Prerequisites: 289340

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Course code: 289390 Screen Arts: Special Topic 3A 15 credits

Centering on a particular aspect of screen arts at an advanced level, this course focuses on digital platforms or technologies to result in professional standard outputs that demonstrate creativity and/or innovation. Offerings change from year to year and the course may not be offered in a particular year.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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Course code: 289391 Screen Arts: Special Topic 3B 15 credits

Centering on a particular aspect of screen arts at an advanced level, this course focuses on digital platforms or technologies to result in professional standard outputs that demonstrate creativity and/or innovation. Offerings change from year to year and the course may not be offered in a particular year.

Prerequisites: Appraisal Required

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