These three, six-week credit bearing programmes, running 10 June – 19 July 2013, are designed for those of you wanting to immerse yourselves in a uniquely New Zealand learning adventure.

Running immediately prior to the University’s second semester, these programmes are ideally timed should you wish to continue with your studies in New Zealand.

There are three courses available across the Science and Arts Faculties.

Option A (30 points) – Marine Science and Field Studies in Environment

New Zealand’s unique geological history, its biota, climate and location in the South West Pacific provide opportunities for you to enjoy two unique field experiences. During a week at the Leigh Marine Laboratory at Goat Island Marine Reserve you will take a trip on the research vessel RV Hawere and work in the marine research laboratories. The second field experience includes visits to a number of locations where you will investigate and explore environmental history and processes in the wider Auckland region.

Follow these visits with four weeks’ study on the City Campus to fully understand the marine and geographical environments you have experienced. Listen to lectures from a variety of experts, use the laboratories to investigate and analyse field materials, and undertake web and library research.

Option B (30 points) – Field and Laboratory Methods in New Zealand Archaeology

Learn about field and laboratory methods in New Zealand archaeology through a unique experience on a privately owned island off the Coromandel Peninsula. You will spend two weeks at a field school and take part in an active research project. The focus of the field school is learning appropriate methods of survey and excavation of Maori archaeological sites including Pa sites, agricultural areas and occupation sites.

You will learn how to record and process artefacts and features using the latest digital technologies. During the following four weeks you will attend classes to supplement content learnt during the field school, undertake laboratory analyses of materials recovered and complete an individual research project. This course is suitable for those with an interest in archaeology and who have taken both introductory and more advanced archaeology courses at their home universities.

Option C (30 points) – Lights! Camera! Action! TV Drama Studio

Make a film in the land of The Hobbit and visit New Zealand filmmaking sites. Using both studio production skills and field camera production, you will produce a series of short dramatic pieces shot in the television studio with inserts shot on field location.

As well as developing technical skills in multi-camera production, single camera location shooting and digital editing, you will be introduced to the processes of script breakdowns, casting and directing actors. The course will also include visits to an Auckland film studio and to the Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata, the real Middle-earth. Prior academic and creative background in film is required.

For further infomration on fees and how to apply please go to http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/home/for/international-students/is-study-options/experience-new-zealand

UNSW students who apply for this program must also complete the UNSW Registration Form and return it to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.