New Zealand Diploma in Costume Construction

New Zealand Diploma in Costume Construction is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in arts, design & media at Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School in Wellington, New Zealand. It takes 2 years full-time (240 credits), with intakes in February (school year runs February to November).

Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School is a private institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is NZ$35,077 a year, about ₹18.9 lakh. Over 2 years that is roughly NZ$70,154 (≈ ₹37.9 lakh) before any yearly increase.

Annual international fee for 2027 as shown on the course page.

Living costs for New Zealand as a whole: NZ$20,000–27,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Graphic designer
• Television/film/video producer
• Social media manager
• Multimedia specialist
• UX designer
• Photographer

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• WPP
• Heineken
• Disney
• Netflix
• BBC
• Adobe
• Sony
• Meta
• Google
• Universal Music Group

General entry requirements at Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Acting: online application, an audition workshop (NZ$45; overseas applicants send monologues as video links) and a two-day Applicants Weekend in Wellington for shortlisted applicants.
• Design and Production: online application, a digital portfolio of at least five pieces of work and an interview (in person or online).
• Costume Construction: portfolio and interview, with evidence of at least two garments you have made.
• Overseas applicants submit their personal statement or mihimihi introduction as a video link and tick 'International Student' on the form.

For this course: Not stated on the course page; ask the school.

Need a score? IELTS and PTE coaching is available with us.

This course starts in: February (school year runs February to November).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for New Zealand, then arrange accommodation.

• Passport
• Online application form
• Personal statement or mihimihi introduction as a video link
• Audition monologues (acting) or portfolio (design, production, construction)
• Class 12 mark sheet or degree transcripts

Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School is a specialist performing arts school in Newtown, Wellington. It began in 1970 as a one-year acting course with eight students and now teaches acting, design, production, costume construction and set and props construction, plus a Master of Creative Performance Practice. It also delivers Whitireia/WelTec dance and musical theatre programmes. Over 750 graduates have gone on to careers in theatre, film, television and radio.

The school welcomes international applicants and says it currently has students from Canada, the USA, Japan and Germany. Places are limited and entry is by audition, portfolio or interview; overseas applicants send video links instead of attending in person. Course pages list 2027 international fees, but most do not give an IELTS score, so ask the school about English requirements.

Arts, Design & Media courses at other universities in New Zealand

• Bachelor of DesignAuckland University of Technology (AUT)3 years · NZ$45,660 / year
• Bachelor of DesignMassey University3–4 years · NZ$43,380 / year
• Bachelor of Art & Design – 3D Animation & VFXMedia Design School3 years full-time (420 credits) · NZ$37,323 / year
• Bachelor of Media Design – Graphic, Motion & Interactive DesignMedia Design School3 years full-time (360 credits); 2.5 years possible from a July start · NZ$37,324 / year
• Bachelor of Creative Technologies – Game ArtMedia Design School3 years full-time (420 credits) · NZ$37,324 / year
• New Zealand Diploma in Dance (Level 6)New Zealand School of Dance2 years full-time · NZ$32,584 / year

More courses at Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School

• Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting)3 years full-time · NZ$31,328 / year
• Bachelor of Performing Arts (Design)3 years full-time · NZ$31,328 / year
• Bachelor of Performing Arts (Production)3 years full-time · NZ$31,328 / year
• New Zealand Diploma in Scenic Construction & Properties2 years full-time (240 credits) · NZ$35,080 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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