Design School in Wellington, New Zealand

Natcoll Design Technology, Wellington:
Natcoll Design Technology provides creative digital technology courses and related resources and is at the forefront of digital design education and training in New Zealand. Established in 1997, we have campuses in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch which offer intensive NZQA-approved vocationally-based certificate and diploma courses. Whether your passion lies in animation or graphic design, web design or digital production, interactive media or video post production, we will teach you the essential skills you need to succeed in the creative digital design industries.

Diploma Courses:

• Animation and Digital Video - Level 5
• Computer Graphic Design - Level 6
• Interactive Design - Level 6
• Web Development - Level 6
• Animation (Advanced) - Level 6
• Video Post Production (Advanced)-Level 6
• Digital Media (Advanced) - Level 7
• Advanced 3D Graphics – Level 7

Foundation certificate course:
• iCreate Foundation course in Digital Design – Level 3

Natcoll’s vision is:

To provide an international learning community for creative education using digital technologies to connect with industry, stimulate personal growth and enhance vocational opportunities.

Accreditation:
The government has recognised Natcoll's commitment to education and determination to provide first-class educational opportunities in the following ways:

•The Tertiary Education Commission has granted us a 7-year approval for our charter
•Natcoll is amongst a small percentage of tertiary providers to be granted a 3-year audit cycle by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority

Natcoll currently has a number of formal degree pathways in place with a number of institutions. The agreements provide Natcoll graduates with the opportunity to cross credit into degree programmes with the institutions listed below. In some cases credits can be used to enter the final year of a three year degree.

- Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in Australia
- Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec) in Hamilton
- Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design in Auckland
- Whitireia Community Polytechnic in Porirua

Reflecting real-life industry working environments, Natcoll's campuses in Wellington, Auckland and Christchuch are situated in modern, multi-storied buildings in central city locations. You'll love the focused yet laid-back atmosphere. Each campus has a spacious student common room. The teaching facilities include well-equipped computer suites with up-to-date software and equipment. All campuses are within walking distance of shops, art galleries, libraries and public transport.

New Zealand:
Students come to New Zealand to enjoy the affordable, high quality tuition in a safe country that offers vibrant cities and cultural diversity. Natural lakes, forests, beaches and mountains are easily accessible and allow students to enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities. New Zealanders are also well known for their easy going approach to life and their friendliness.