The Diploma in Stage and Screen Arts is a full-time, two-year programme that introduces and develops skills, knowledge and attitude of professional standard to enable students to seek work in theatre, television and film. Through industry secondment opportunities and self-generated performance projects, students make a transition into working in the stage and screen professions. On successful completion, students may apply to enrol in year three of the Bachelor of Creativity (Performing Arts) and create a body of work in their discipline.

Domestic students NCEA Level 2 or equivalent plus evidence of skills/ability/aptitude based on interview and audition International students Proven equivalence to domestic entry requirements and IELTS 6.5 (no band lower than 6.0)