School overview
We are interested in pushing boundaries and challenging conventional thinking. We are fully committed to our students’ contribution to the growing creative industries as self-starting artists and designers. We truly believe that collaboration and a supportive creative community is the foundation for innovation.
Our staff carefully curate educational opportunities for students to thrive in the applied learning space. Fostering creativity and facilitating each student’s journey combining the artistic and practical sides of the self is the foundation of what we do. We strive to facilitate learning and development through exposure to new technologies, learning practices, critical reflection and collaboration.
Programmes and study path
| PROGRAMME | LEVEL | DURATION | CAREER OPTIONS |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3) | 3 | Full-time for 16 weeks or part-time options available | Entry into further study at certificate or diploma level. |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Art and Design | 4 | Full-time for 16 weeks or part-time options available. | This programme prepares you for further study toward a career in art and design in creative industries |
| New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) - Screen Arts, Acting and Technical Production | 4 | Full-time for 16 weeks or part-time options available | Entry into further study toward a career in the media or performing and screen arts. |
| New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design (Residential) | 5 | Full-time for 1 year. Part-time options available. | Self-employed residential interior designer, Kitchen and bathroom designer, Junior interior designer (residential), Interior design assistant (residential), Specialist sales roles in textile, furniture, lighting, Colour consultant |
| New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design (Commercial) | 6 | Full-time for 1 year. Part-time options available. | Junior interior designer (commercial), Commercial interior designer within a design or architectural practice, Specialist sales roles e.g. architectural representatives, Design stylist |
| Bachelor of Architectural Studies | 7 | Full-time for three years | Architectural designer, Design manager, Design technician, Draftsperson |
| Bachelor of Creative Enterprise | 7 | Three years full-time or part-time options available | Artist, Photographer, Graphic designer, Product designer, Motion graphics designer, Digital producer |
| Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (Acting for Screen and Theatre) | 7 | Full-time for three years | Acting trainer/teacher, Actor for theatre, film and television, Performer, Performing arts manager, Presenter, Theatre deviser/creator |
| Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (Contemporary Dance) | 7 | Full-time for three years | Professional dancer, Choreographer, Dance and performance artist, Dance teacher, Performing arts manager, Arts administrator |
| Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (Production Design and Management) | 7 | Full-time for three years | Production manager, Light and sound technician, Light and sound operator, Stylist, Clothing designer, Costume designer, Dresser, Art director, Scenic painter |
| Bachelor of Performing and Screen Arts (Screen Arts) | 7 | Full-time for three years | Cinematographer, Editor, Production manager, Director, Screenwriter, Researcher, Camera assistant/gaffer/grip, Sound recordist, Editor, Post supervisor, Sound designer, Production Co-ordinator, Content developer |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Practice | 8 | Full-time for one year or part-time for two years | Artist, Creative director, Curator, Digital artist, Director, Graphic designer, Photographer, Producer, Visual artist |
| Master of Creative Practice | 9 | Full-time for 18 months or part-time for three years | Artist, Art director, Product designer, Graphic designer, Director, Photographer, Experience designer, Producer, Production designer, Sculptor, Visual artist, Performance designer, Service designer, Curator, Actor for theatre, film and television, Choreographer, Filmmaker |
Staff
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Padma
Akula
Production Manager
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7032 |
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William
Bardebes
Lecturer
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7174 |
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Katie
Burton
Lecturer
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7317 |
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Vanessa
Byrnes
Head of School, Creative Industries
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 8726 |
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Rhianna
Crawford
Contractor
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 9178 |
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Karen
Crisp
Technical Teaching and Learning Advisor, School of Architecture; Technical Teaching and Learning Advisor, School of Creative Industries
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School of Architecture , School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 8004 |
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Sean
Curham
Contractor
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School of Creative Industries | |
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John
Davies
Senior Lecturer, Academic Leader
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7285 |
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Dr Cristiaan
de Groot
Senior Academic Leader Business and Innovation, School of Creative Industries; Lecturer, School of Computing and Information Technology
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School of Creative Industries , School of Computing and Information Technology | 815-4321 ext. 8778 |
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Peter
Dexter
Live Performance Technical and Venue Supervisor
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7907 |
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Julie
Downie
Administrator, Lecturer
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7292 |
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Donny
Duncan
Lecturer
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School of Creative Industries | |
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Richard
Fahey
Academic Leader Undergraduate Education
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7860 |
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Shirley
Fary
Tutor - Costume Construction
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7107 |
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Gina
Ferguson
Academic Leader Undergraduate Education
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7204 |
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Neil
Finlay
Lecturer, Technical Teaching and Learning Advisor
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7225 |
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James
Gardner
Lecturer, Music
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School of Creative Industries | |
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Kristy
Gorman
Lecturer
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7966 |
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Anna
Graves
Screen Production and Facilities Manager
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7855 |
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Victor
Grbic
Senior Lecturer, Academic Leader
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7823 |
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Charene
Griggs
Senior Lecturer, Academic Leader
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School of Creative Industries | |
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Elizabeth
Hawthorne
Lecturer, Directing for Theatre
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7839 |
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Samuel
Holloway
Senior Lecturer, Academic Leader
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7858 |
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Susan
Hudson
Lecturer, School of Architecture; Lecturer, School of Creative Industries
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School of Creative Industries , School of Architecture | 815-4321 ext. 7976 |
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Wing-Tai (Bobby)
Hung
Academic Leader
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7122 |
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Pedro
Ilgenfritz
Senior Lecturer, Theatre Studies
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7848 |
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Wairere
Iti
Consultant
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7154 |
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Ben
Jarrett
Senior Lecturer, Academic Leader
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 8670 |
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Carsten
Kudra
Digital Technologist, Tutorial Assistant
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 8825 |
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Sai
Leung
Maintenance Engineer
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7111 |
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Dale
Leyland
School Business Administrator
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7837 |
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Brian
Maru
Front of House
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7188 |
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Allan
McDonald
Lecturer
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7102 |
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Moata
McNamara Mitai-Ngatai
Lecturer
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7630 |
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Chris
O'Connor
Lecturer, Music, Musician
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School of Creative Industries | |
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Claire
O'Neil
Lecturer
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7350 |
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Erin
O'Neill
Lecturer, Pattern Cutting and Technology
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7194 |
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Michael
Parmenter
Lecturer
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School of Creative Industries | |
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Britta
Pollmuller
Lecturer
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7042 |
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Age
Pryor
Tutor
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7033 |
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Peter
Rees
Publicity & Events Coordinator
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7250 |
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Danny
Rowlandson
Technical Teaching and Learning Advisor
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 8237 |
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Sean
Rundle
Lecturer
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7346 |
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Paul
Shadbolt
Lecturer
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7488 |
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Emma
Smith
Lecturer, Academic Leader
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7766 |
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Jo
Smith
Lecturer
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7662 |
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Samantha
Sperlich
Editing Lecturer
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7634 |
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Leon
Tan
Associate Professor
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7280 |
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Jimmy
Thompson
Technical Teaching and Learning Advisor
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7043 |
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Robin
Toan
Lecturer, Music
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7138 |
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Daniel
Wagner
Senior Lecturer, Cinematography/Emerging Technologies, Academic Leader
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7161 |
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Will
Wallace
Lecturer
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7882 |
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Tanya
White
Kaitiaki - Taiao, Maia Maori Centre; Lecturer, School of Community Studies; Lecturer, School of Creative Industries
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School of Community Studies , School of Creative Industries , Maia Maori Centre | 815-4321 ext. 7396 |
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Alexandra
Whitham
Lecturer, Voice
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7106 |
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Becca
Wood
Lecturer
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7126 |
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Paul
Woodruffe
Senior Lecturer
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7498 |
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Paul
Young
Lecturer, Dance
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School of Creative Industries | 815-4321 ext. 7835 |
