Bachelor of Computer Generated Imagery

NMIT

Subject area

Multimedia Computing Science

Qualification

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Entry requirements

University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at Level 3 and 20 credits at Level 2 or
higher) which must include:
- 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved* subjects
as well as
- Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5
credits in writing
and
- Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards,
or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)
OR
A qualification on the NZQF at Level 4 or above in a related discipline
OR
A qualification or examination recognised as being equivalent to achievement of NCEA
Level 3 (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination)
*NZQA approved subjects: see https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualificationsstandards/awards/university-entrance/

Applicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic entry requirements,
but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work
and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry by the Curriculum
Manager (or delegate).

If English is not the applicant's first language, applicants will need to provide a result
from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency
Outcomes Table:
- IELTS 6.0 Academic (no lower than 5.5 in each band),
Note: Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New
Zealand citizen or permanentresident, may contact NMIT for an assessment
Applicants who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not
required to provide evidence of English language skills
IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for
twoyears from the date of the test.

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The Bachelor of Computer Generated Imagery (BCGI) programme aims to prepare students for work as professional CGI practitioners in New Zealand or internationally, specialising in either Animation, Visual Effects or Technical Development, and/or to prepare for further study at postgraduate level in computer generated imagery or a related field. It aims to produce graduates who are capable of using industry standard CGI production processes, tools and techniques to generate effective and innovative design, technical, pipeline and workflow solutions.