Yoobee School of Design

Faculties: Certificate in Digital Media, Certificate in English and Design, Diploma in Animation, Diploma in Digital Filmmaking, Diploma in Computer Graphic Design, Diploma in Digital Media, Diploma in Game Design, Diploma in 3D Graphics

Overview

Programmes

Yoobee is a vocational digital design specialist. Students spend 80% of their time learning the vocation skills (applied software application skills) to apply their design creative skills into practice.

• Certificate in Digital Media (iCreate) – level 3 – 15 weeks
• Certificate in English and Design – level 3- 24 weeks
• Diploma in Animation & Digital Video – level 5 months - 1 year
• Diploma in Animation (Advanced) – level 6 months -1 year
• Diploma in Digital Filmmaking (Advanced) – level 6-1year
• Diploma in Computer Graphic Design – level 6 months -1year
• Diploma in Digital Media (Advanced) – level 7 months -1year
• Diploma in Game Design (Artist) – level 7 months -2 years
• Diploma in 3D Graphics (Advanced) – level 7 months – 1 year

Yoobee also has degree pathways with the following institutions:

• Open Polytechnic New Zealand - Bachelor of Applied Science (3rd year)
• Whitireia, Porirua - Bachelor of Applied Arts (Visual Arts and Design)
• Waikato Institute of Technology (WINTEC), Hamilton - Bachelor of Media Arts (Visual Arts)
• Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design, Auckland - Bachelor of Fine Arts
• Unitec, Auckland - Bachelor of Design & Visual Arts (Graphic Design and Animation)

Areas Of Study

Where it is:

Yoobee has campuses located in Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington.

Academic Life:

• Yoobee is the largest Digital Design Provider in New Zealand – with campuses in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch
• Yoobee is also funded by NZ government – with 90% of our students are domestic New Zealand students
• 120 International students each year from 16 different countries
• 89% of our graduates either continue for further study or getting into relevant jobs after graduation
• Average class size is 18 to 22
• Yoobee has an online campus 

Campus Facilities

Overview

Established in 1997, Yoobee School of Design has an international reputation for producing industry-fit creative professionals. We are a NZQA Category One Provider, and funded by the New Zealand Government.

We ensure our students to have the right blend of creative and technical skills to make them a top pick with employers. They will get hands-on, practical experience with industry standard software and equipment.

We provide an open and supportive environment to allow our students to discover their creative potential. Our welcoming and accessible staff are focused on helping them to develop their creative career

Student Services

Yoobee has designated International staff in each campus to look after International students.

Yoobee looks after accommodation placement, airport pickup, and provides the pastoral care and academic support to International students.

International students are part of the Yoobee family, and receive the same support from academic and admin staff. However specialists on campuses are available to address the additional cultural support the students might need.

Over 89% of Yoobee graduates either continue to study at Yoobee or gain employment. Each campus also has a student employment co-ordinator to assist students to find relevant jobs after graduation.