SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES
Level up your creative skills with our School Holiday Programmes!
We are passionate about providing unique opportunities to high school students, which is why we offer a wide range of innovative programmes tailored just for you! Join us these school holidays and get stuck in with our creative and tech-based courses.
With a range of Ministry of Education (and STAR funding) approved introductory courses across the country, our highly experienced team of tutors will give the perfect head start to your creative education. Give us a few days of your holiday and we’ll give you:
A fun and engaging introduction to the world of both tech and creative industries
Highly experienced and industry-savvy tutors
All the tools you need to succeed in post-school training
SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES NEXT UP FOR 2024…
April Programme Dates:
Monday, 15th April until Friday, 26th April
July Programme Dates:
Monday, 8th July until Friday, 19th July
September Programme Dates:
Monday, 30th September until Friday, 11th October
Check back soon for more holiday programme information!
To apply for one of our programmes, click ‘Apply Now’ via the course page you are interested in and follow the instructions to submit your application. Once you have submitted your application, a member of our team will be in touch with you on the next steps.
If you are a careers advisor and you would like to make a bulk enrolment, click here to access the bulk enrolment form. Please complete and email the form through to your regions Engagement Manager. If you are not sure who that is, click here for contact details.
School Holiday Programmes
2D Animation
Creating simple characters and backgrounds in two-dimensional environments which are often used in advertisements, films, TV, computer games and websites.
3D Animation
You will be learning how the entire process of building simple animations, understanding how the internal structure works and how to make your animation have basic interactions and functionalities such as flying, landing and moving.
Game Design
Design and create assets for your very own game in industry level programmes: Unity & Maya. From introduction level, understand the basics of game creation and 3D modeling.
YouTube & Streaming
Learn how to create awesome content for YouTube and other online channels. Learn about the technology required to livestream from your PC and multiple cameras.
Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking
Learn about cyber security threats, how to test and respond to attacks. Learn ethical hacking techniques to test and secure your own network and devices.
E-Sports Tournament
Learn about platforms, game options, communications – everything you need to run a successful event.
Code a Website
Explore how websites are developed and learn the coding required to make a site of your own.
Acting - School Holiday Programme
This 3-day introductory course is designed to give students an insight into the methods and techniques needed to make it in the Film & Television industry!
Makeup SFX - Holiday Programme
Learn a range of basic SFX techniques and prosthetic applications to create your own SFX character!
STAR: 2 Day SFX Makeup SHP
These action packed two days will see students introduced to the tools of the trade as well as learning how to create 1st, 2nd, 3rd degree burns as well as cuts and new and old scars. Students will came away from the two days with lots of tips and tricks from their tutor.
Visual Effects - Holiday Programme
This four-day course will introduce you to Adobe After Effects and the key techniques required to make an epic VFX sequence.
Graphic Design - Holiday Programme
Fuel your creativity – learn the tools of the trade to build your Graphic Design skills.
Film-making - Holiday Programme
Make your very own mini-film in a 4-day workshop by learning practical skills in filmmaking.
Character Design Holiday Programme
Combine the powers of digital design with the art of storytelling and watch as your imagination takes flight with Character Design!
Digital Illustration - School Holiday Programme
Discover the digital and technical skills needed to produce high quality and impressive pieces of artwork with hands-on learning.
Game Development – NCEA Credit Course
Be introduced to professional game design and development. Learn coding fundamentals using C# language, create design concepts and develop a playable level using Unity.