ITI NEWSLETTER
ITI Newsletter - April 2009Welcome to the April edition of the Independent Tertiary Institutions (ITI) newsletter. ITI is a recognised peak body representing a range of larger, high quality private tertiary providers. Each month we look to share some of our members' success stories with the wider community.
The first article for April examines the new agreement which will see students from Natcoll Design Technology able to study in the Philippines and work on some cutting-edge commercial projects. New Zealand Management Academies has seen one of their graduates pick up a prestigious award from the Hospitality Standards institute. Finally, students from the Media Design School have produced the first interactive video on this side of the planet.
There are a number of significant challenges facing the private tertiary education sector in New Zealand this year. ITI continues to engage with politicians and officials to address these issues in a constructive manner. However, we also believe it is important to ensure the focus always comes to back to what is most important - the outcomes for learners.
Regards
Neil Miller
Executive Director
ITI
Natcoll Making its Mark in the Philippines
Late last year, Natcoll Design Technology finalised an agreement with the International Academy of Film and Television (IAFT) in the Philippines. IAFT is linked to Big Foot Entertainment, which makes feature length movies and has state-of-the-art facilities. Through the agreement, graduates ... more »
NZMA Student Receives Industry Award
For some people, restaurant and bar work is merely a good way to earn extra cash. But for New Zealand Management Academies graduate Kerry Lee, forging a career in the hospitality industry is his greatest passion. That’s why the Hospitality Standards Institute (HIS) has just awarded him with ... more »
Media Design School's Interactive Fun!
Media Design School students from the diplomas of Digital Media and Visual Effects & Motion Graphics teamed up last year to produce the first interactive video on this side of the planet. They used flash and motion graphics to create a web-based music video that the listener/viewer can ... more »