The New Zealand Certificate in Digital Media and Design level 3 aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge required for employment or further training. The theoretical and practical skills taught in this qualification reflect the diverse range of skills required to work in the sector. Students will explore a variety of techniques and approaches to animation, gaming and film-making through a variety of projects. The programme aims to develop a character and associated environment to support a game concept/film concept through a narrative or experimental framework, basic 3D and spatial concepts through the principles of sculpture in actual and digital environments, basic concepts through the principles of painting, and basic concepts through the principles of photography.