Holiday Programmes

Creating simple characters and backgrounds in two-dimensional environments which are often used in advertisements, films, TV, computer games and websites.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Learn about platforms, game options, communications – everything you need to run a successful event.

Explore how websites are developed and learn the coding required to make a site of your own.

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!

Learn basic make up techniques and boost your confidence in applying your own makeup!

Express yourself digitally – learn the tools and techniques to level up your freehand drawing skills and create stunning digital designs.

You'll learn the skills required to quickly produce high-quality and impressive artwork that will bring your ideas to life.

Learn a range of basic SFX techniques and prosthetic applications to create your own SFX character!

This four-day course will introduce you to Adobe After Effects and the key techniques required to make an epic VFX sequence.

Fuel your creativity – learn the tools of the trade to build your Graphic Design skills.

This programme will give you an introduction to the Art Department, and how some of the props you might see in the movies are made.

Discover the glamour of event makeup! Design and apply looks for various skin tones and learn how to enhance different face shapes.

How to design & apply makeup for an event | Learning about skin tones | Learning about makeup design to enhance facial shapes

Learn creative hairdressing from the pros including temporary hair colour and braiding techniques. Be introduced to scalp massages and hair treatments to care for your future clients.

Introduction to tools of the trade. | Creative hairdressing techniques including temporary colour and braiding techniques. | Introduction to hair treatments & scalp massages

Be introduced to the tools of the trade for SFX, learn how to create scars and burns and collaborate with others to navigate workplace safety practices.

Introduction to tools of the trade | Creating 1st, 2nd, 3rd degree burns | Creating cuts, new and old scars

This action-packed 5-day course is perfect for students interested in learning the various career pathways tourism offers. Discover opportunities offered at Walt Disney World, with flight attending, hotel management, the cruise industry and more!

Learn about all the exciting opportunities for NZST students with Walt Disney World | Experience Flight Attending with real-life insight into the role | Discover careers that will take you all over the world with travel and tourism

Learn about careers that can take you to all new heights with Tourism and Aviation! Learn the lingo of the trade and gain insight from industry professionals to kick start your career.

Gain expert insight into the career pathways in Tourism and Aviation | Hear from the industry pros on what’s involved day to day | Get a head start in your career and speak the Aviation language

Ready to start your career in flight attending? This exciting programme will teach you what's involved in joining an industry that will take you all around the world.

Learn about airline requirements in recruitment | Hear from industry experts on what’s involved | Learn about airlines that recruit from NZ

Learn all about this appealing career path and earn credits while you do so. Gain insider insight into flight attending and kick-start your career goals.

Learn about the airline recruitment process and how to succeed | Gain knowledge of the airlines that recruit from NZ | Earn credits while you learn all about the exciting career opportunities

Go behind the scenes of the tourism industry, check out a real-life hotel, travel agency and more to gain first-hand experience on what's involved in this exciting industry.

Visit a hotel, travel agency, iSiteand local attraction to gain industry insight | Meet members of the tourism industry and learn about what’s involved | Earn credits and meet travel buddies while you learn!

This programme will enrich and enhance our student’s understanding and appreciation of the Māori culture as well as help identify its significance to the tourism industry.

Visit a local attraction with your classmates | Gain meaningful insight to this beautiful culture | Learn key Māori concepts and practices