Course Overview

Turn your phone into a powerful filmmaking tool!

In this course, you’ll master essential camera settings, practice key shot types, and learn the foundations of video editing. 

Pick ups skills and experience using DaVinci Resolve and learn how to craft eye‑catching short‑form content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts. 

From clean cuts to fun effects — you’ll learn how to bring your ideas to life. 

By the end of this course, you'll have developed the skills and knowledge required to address an opportunity or challenge relating to work, a small business, or career transition. 

Locations Tauranga
Next intake Jul 2026 View more details
Study options

7 weeks part-time
Total credits N/A
Indicative Fees No tuition fee for domestic students View full fees information
Eligibility View entry criteria
Timetable Thursday, 4.30pm - 8.30pm

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Topic Overview

  • Emerging skills of filming and editing with a smartphone:
  • Phone settings, camera shots, basic editing 
  • Cutting, trimming and adding effects 
  • Short-form content (e.g. TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts)
  • Introduction to pre-production

Course Fees

Indicative Fees * No tuition fee for domestic students

Your final fee may vary if:

  • you have a choice of topics/papers to study
  • the qualification excludes GST
  • there are extra course materials to purchase
  • student levies apply

We’ll let you know if any of these apply to you.

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Student Loans and Allowances

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Course Entry Information

Entry Criteria

No entry criteria required.

English Language Requirements

There are no English language requirements for this course.

Course Locations and Intake Information

Location Campus Start Date
Tauranga Windermere Campus 30 Jul 2026 Apply now

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