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Art and Creative Studies Programs
New Zealand’s film scene has made a global impact, providing the perfect learning experience for those interested in art, film, media and creative studies. At a glance, our arts and creative studies itineraries include a visit to a global movie set, New Zealand art, bespoke workshops and training from professionals, and lectures across a range of arts disciplines.
Example Itineraries at a Glance
Example location: Rotorua (in-school program)
Accommodation is in Rotorua unless otherwise stated
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Day |
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1 |
Morning: Arrival in Auckland, travel to Rotorua (2.5 hours). Afternoon: Introduction to New Zealand and program. |
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2 |
Morning: Attend classes at school (8.30am – 3.30pm). Afternoon: Māori culture workshop and language. |
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3 |
Morning: Attend classes at school (8.30am – 3.30pm). Afternoon: Weaving and carving workshop. |
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4 |
Morning: Attend classes at school (8.30am – 3.30pm). Afternoon: Art and nature workshop in Redwoods Forest. |
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5 |
Morning: Attend classes at school (8.30am – 3.30pm). Afternoon: Animation workshop. |
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6 |
Morning: Attend classes at school (8.30am – 3.30pm). Afternoon: Workshop on storyboarding and script writing. |
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7 Weekend |
Travel to Hamilton, stay the night in Hamilton (1.5 hours). Full day: Visit a film set. |
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8 Weekend |
Travel back to Rotorua (1.5 hours). Full day: Visit a Māori art institute, geothermal and hangi meal. |
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9 |
Morning: Attend classes at school (8.30am – 3.30pm). Afternoon: Photography workshop. |
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10 |
Morning: Attend classes at school (8.30am – 3.30pm). Afternoon: Guided street art workshop through Rotorua. |
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11 |
Morning: Attend classes at school (8.30am – 3.30pm). Afternoon: Acting and drama workshop. |
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12 |
Morning: Attend classes at school (8.30am – 3.30pm). Afternoon: Sound design and music composition workshop. |
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13 |
Morning: Attend classes at school (8.30am – 3.30pm). Afternoon: Graduation ceremony from school. |
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14 |
Travel to Auckland and stay the night in Auckland (2.5 hours). Afternoon: Behind the scenes tour of a film production. |
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15 |
Departure from Auckland. |
Example location: North Island (non-school program)
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Day |
Activities |
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1 Auckland |
Morning: Arrival in Auckland, stay the night in Auckland. Afternoon: Introduction to New Zealand and program. Evening: Visit the Auckland Museum and complete a task. Stay the night in Auckland. |
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2 Auckland |
Morning: Visit a marae. Afternoon: Māori cultural activities and hangi meal at marae. Stay the night in Auckland. |
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3 Auckland |
Morning: Visit the Auckland Museum Afternoon: Visit the Auckland Art Gallery. Stay the night in Auckland. |
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4 Hamilton |
Morning: Visit a film workshop. Afternoon: Guided street art walk with traditional storytellers through Hamilton. Stay the night in Hamilton. |
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5 Hamilton |
Full day: Visit a movie set. Stay the night in Hamilton. |
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6 Tauranga |
Travel from Hamilton to Tauranga (1.5 hours) Morning: Participate in a community art workshop project Afternoon: Outdoors workshop combining nature and art. Stay the night in Tauranga |
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7 Rotorua |
Travel from Tauranga to Rotorua (1 hour). Full day: Visit Māori Arts and Crafts Institute, geothermal and hangi meal. Stay the night in Rotorua |
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8 Rotorua |
Morning: Workshop on using nature as a platform for art. Afternoon: Art in Rotorua’s nature. Evening: Visit the forest at night. |
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9 Rotorua |
Morning: Workshop on fashion and textiles. Afternoon: Agricultural experience on natural textiles. Stay the night in Rotorua. |
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10 Taupo |
Travel from Rotorua to Taupo (1 hour). Afternoon: Lake Taupo Māori rock carvings as a communication tool. Stay the night in Taupo. |
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11 Taupo |
Morning: Workshop on sculpture. Afternoon: Visit the sculpture garden and studio. Stay the night in Taupo. |
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12 Taupo |
Morning: Workshop on photography composition. Afternoon: Create a film or photography board. Stay the night in Taupo. |
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13 Waitomo |
Travel from Taupo to Waitomo (2 hours). Afternoon: Connection between geology and art. Stay the night in Waitomo. |
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14 Auckland |
Morning: Travel from Waitomo to Auckland (2.5 hours).. Afternoon: Final presentations of research project. Travel from Hamilton to Auckland and stay the night in Auckland (1.5 hours). |
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15 |
Departure from Auckland. |
