Studio Pathways Course

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE — SIX PHASES

Phase 1 · Weeks 1–4 | Foundations and Orientation

Camera basics, storytelling, design fundamentals, audio, pepeha on camera, CV introduction.

Phase 2 · Weeks 5–8 | Film Production

Pre-production, short film shoot and edit, DaVinci Resolve, documentary portrait.

Phase 3 · Weeks 9–13 | Animation and Graphic Design

Stop motion, character design, motion graphics, brand identity.

Phase 4 · Weeks 14–17 | Digital and Interactive Media

UX/UI, personal website, social media strategy, Reels/TikTok production, content creation for social media

Phase 5 · Weeks 18–22 | Live Production and Industry

Live studio broadcast, community documentary for real local client, employer speakers.

Phase 6 · Weeks 23–26 | Promotional Content and Showcase

Client brief, promotional video, sponsored livestream, portfolio curation and public Showcase Event.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS BUILD (PORTFOLIO)

• A self-directed video piece

• Social media content campaign (video + static)

• 2-minute short film (director/crew credit)

• Live broadcast recording with runsheet

• 90-second documentary portrait

• Community documentary/promotional video

• Stop motion animation

• Promotional video — long and short-form edits

• Brand identity package (logo, colour palette, guide)

• L.ivestream recording

• Animated logo/title sequence

• Showreel (2–3 mins), CV, and career goals plan

• Personal webpage (live or documented)

ABOUT THE PROVIDER

Rāngai Limited delivers Studio Pathways under an MSD Outcome Agreement as a He Poutama Rangatahi — Youth Employment Pathways provider (MR05.00218). 

Rāngai holds Level 3 Social Sector Accreditation and specialises in screen arts and creative industry education in Tairāwhiti. Our team includes industry-experienced tutors and pastoral support workers with strong connections across the Tairāwhiti employer and education network.

FURTHER PATHWAYS ON COMPLETION

All participants exit with a complete portfolio of creative work and a documented pathway plan.

The primary progression route is the Level 4 NZ Certificate in Content Creation - Studio Pathways is specifically designed to prepare rangatahi for this qualification.

Participants who do not yet hold NCEA Level 1 have the opportunity to work towards it during the programme.

Other pathways include direct employment in the creative industries, vocational training, or further study.

WHO IS THIS PROGRAMME FOR?

• Aged 15–24 at the time of enrolment

• Living in Tairāwhiti (Gisborne region)

• Not currently in employment, education, or training

• Facing barriers to employment - no qualifications needed, just willingness to engage

• Not currently enrolled in another similar HPR / MSD-funded wrap-around programme

• Participants do NOT need to be receiving a benefit to apply

SUPPORT PROVIDED

• Pastoral care and mentoring

• Equipment and software access

• Life Coach sessions

• Driver licence support

• Wellbeing and counselling referrals

• CV, LinkedIn and portfolio building

• Support navigating MSD and agencies

• Workplace skills

• Whānau engagement and hui

• IRD / birth certificate assistance

• Post-placement support (26 weeks)