The Science and Natural History Filmmaking endorsement is in the process of being discontinued. No new applications for this endorsement are being accepted for 2023.
Filmmaking will still be taught as part of our general Science Communication programmes.
Study Science Communication at Otago
Overview
Dunedin is the wildlife capital of New Zealand with colonies of seals, albatross and penguins all living within the city's boundaries. It is no accident that it has also become a centre for those involved in natural history filmmaking.
Learn how to take factual filmmaking to new heights. Taught in association with NHNZ – the world’s second-largest producer of documentaries – the course is taught by award-winning filmmakers who are some of the best in the business. Films produced by the Centre’s students have won many awards, including the industry's most prestigious.
Science and Natural History Filmmaking is available as an endorsement for the:
- Postgraduate Certificate in Science Communication (PGCertSciComm)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Science Communication (PGDipSciComm)
- Master of Applied Science (MAppSc)
- Master of Science Communication (MSciComm)
Contact details
Tel +64 3 479 7939
Email sciencecommunication@otago.ac.nz
Websites
Science Communication
Applied Science
Programme requirements
Postgraduate Certificate in Science Communication (PGCertSciComm) endorsed in Science and Natural History Filmmaking
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One other paper at 400-level may be substituted for one of the prescribed papers, with approval from the Head of the Department of Science Communication. The Science and Natural History Filmmaking endorsement is in the process of being discontinued. No new applications for this endorsement are being accepted for 2023. |
Postgraduate Diploma in Science Communication (PGDipSciComm) endorsed in Science and Natural History Filmmaking
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Note: SCOM 432 and 433 may be substituted for SCOM 402 and 403 for Distance students in each option. The Science and Natural History Filmmaking endorsement is in the process of being discontinued. No new applications for this endorsement are being accepted for 2023. |
Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Science and Natural History Filmmaking
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Notes: This programme requires three semesters of study. The Science and Natural History Filmmaking endorsement is in the process of being discontinued. No new applications for this endorsement are being accepted for 2023. |
Master of Science Communication (MSciComm) endorsed in Science and Natural History Filmmaking
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Note: SCOM 432, 433 and 434 may be substituted for SCOM 402, 403 and 404 for Distance students in each option. The Science and Natural History Filmmaking endorsement is in the process of being discontinued. No new applications for this endorsement are being accepted for 2023. |