iCreate Foundation Course

Natcoll Design Technology

To provide an international learning community for creative education using digital technologies to connect with industry, stimulate personal growth and enhance vocational opportunities. We live in the digital age and digital design technology has transformed the way we see and experience the world. From education and entertainment to work and leisure, it touches virtually every aspect of our lives. Many exciting career opportunities are available to people who master the tools of creative digital design. As a specialist provider of NZQA approved courses, Natcoll is at the forefront of digital design education and training.

Latest digital technology

Natcoll fosters close and productive links with industry. We keep abreast of the latest developments in digital design technology and we listen to what industry wants to ensure we continue to deliver the highest standards of relevant training and experience. Natcoll Design Technology students leave ready to meet the current and future needs of industry; and Natcoll graduates make their mark in some of the most exciting creative businesses in New Zealand and overseas. The tutors all have a passion for what they do. Most have industry experience and this, combined with their considerable teaching expertise, means you can realise your full creative potential.

Find your own way

At Natcoll Design Technology They encourage you to develop your own design style and give you the confidence to explore the many new opportunities that emerge. You’ll enjoy individual attention as you learn, acquire strong technical skills and an understanding of the performance-based demands you’ll meet in industry. We want to fully prepare you for a great career, because your success is our success.

Many courses

From our foundation course iCreate, through our specialised diplomas in Animation and Digital Video, Computer Graphic Design, Interactive Design, Web Development, Animation (Advanced), Video Post Production (Advanced), and Digital Media (Advanced), Natcoll will teach you the skills you need to succeed in the creative digital design industries. And at Natcoll you can create your dream pathway to achieve your learning goals. Our courses start at different times throughout the year. If you choose, you can finish one and then, shortly after, start another.

Students

Natcoll students are a mix of different ages, backgrounds and cultures. Some are school leavers, while others have taken time out from the workplace to retrain. Our growing international reputation attracts a number of overseas students keen to tap into the Natcoll experience. This combination of ages, stages and nationalities creates the unique and dynamic learning environment from which some truly inspirational work is produced.

Campus

Located in modern, inner-city offices in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, Natcoll’s campuses are designed to give you a great education in a supportive environment. Teaching facilities include well-appointed computer suites, furnished with up-to-date software and equipment. What you’ll use in industry, you’ll learn at Natcoll. Class numbers are restricted to 20 students, all working at their own workstation, and our friendly tutors will take a personal interest in your progress. Each campus has a spacious student common room where you can kick back, relax and benefit from the creative campus buzz. And for when you do have to venture outside, you’ll find shops, cafes, art galleries, museums, libraries and public transport are all within easy walking distance.