Postgraduate Diploma in Natural History Filmmaking and Communication (PGDipNHFC)
Overview
The University of Otago's Postgraduate Diploma in Natural History Filmmaking and Communication (PGDipNHFC) is a one-year programme that has been developed in partnership with Natural History New Zealand Ltd.
Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Natural History Filmmaking and Communication (PGDipNHFC)
1 Admission to the Programme
(a) Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences), on the advice of the Director of the Centre for Science Communication.
(b) Every applicant shall either
(i) have been admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Science; or
(ii) have alternative qualifications acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
2 Structure of the Programme
The programme of study shall normally consist of papers listed below. With the approval of the Director of the Centre for Science Communication, an alternative paper worth 24 points at 400-level may be substituted for DESI 401.
Note: The prescribed papers are no longer offered but may be replaced by other papers approved by the Director of the Centre for Science Communication.
3 Duration of the Programme
(a) The programme may be taken by full-time candidates in one year.
(b) A candidate shall satisfy the requirements for the diploma within three years of admission to the programme.
4 Level of Award of the Diploma
The diploma may be awarded with distinction or credit.
5 Variations
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.
Note: An application for admission to the programme is required; this is seperate from the enrolment process.
Schedule of Papers
| Papers | Points |
|---|---|
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NHFC 401 The Techniques of Natural History Filmmaking NHFC 402 The Craft of Natural History Storytelling NHFC 403 Biology as Natural History NHFC 404 Internship in PGDipNHFC NHFC 405 Natural History Documentary DESI 401 Digital Media Design Note: The prescribed papers are no longer offered but may be replaced by other papers approved by the Director of the Centre for Science Communication. |
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