Program Overview

Introduction to the University of Canterbury

The University of Canterbury offers a range of programs for students, including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

Study Options

Undergraduate Programs

The university provides various undergraduate programs, including:

• Arts
• Business
• Education
• Engineering
• Health
• Law
• Science

Digital Screen Program

The Digital Screen program is a 4-year professional degree that prepares students for a career in the digital screen sector.

• Students work on collaborative projects to build a portfolio of work.
• The program covers various aspects of digital screen, including game development, film and television production, screenwriting, digital art, and animation.

Digital Screen Subjects

The university offers the following Digital Screen subjects:

• Animation: Learn concepts, tools, and techniques needed to create 2D and 3D animations.
• Cinematic Arts: Be part of the modern film production process, from script to screen, post-production to distribution.
• Game Arts: Develop technical skills in designing environments, rendering cutscenes, digital sculpting, concept art, and more.
• Game Development: Learn the tools and processes required to create modern digital games from scratch.
• Indigenous Narrative: Explore ways of representing indigenous stories, history, and people through the digital media industry.
• Screen Sound: Hands-on experiences recording audio, post-production processes, and techniques for sound mixing.
• Screenwriting: Create your own screenplays, from structure and formatting to tying elements of a story together.

Research

The university is involved in various research areas, including:

• Research groups and centres
• Research specialities and projects
• Resources and facilities, such as the library, research facilities, and equipment.

Student Life

The university provides a range of support services for students, including:

• Accommodation
• Communities and clubs
• Facilities
• Sports, fitness, and recreation
• Student life
• Support and wellbeing
• Accessibility
• Financial support
• Safety and security
• Careers for students

News and Events

The university hosts various events and celebrations throughout the year, including:

• Latest news
• Student notices
• Events
• Regular events and celebrations