Wintec School of Media Arts

First-year Wintec Communication student Rael, who has a passion for arts reporting, has already had her first music review published in the Waikato Herald, via nzherald.co.nz.

Rael went along to the sold-out Te Wehi show on the opening night of his I'm Home tour last week at the BNZ Theatre.

Amazing mahi, Rael. What an incredible achievement so early in your studies.

We can't wait to see where your journalism journey takes you next!

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/waikato-news/lifestyle/te-wehi-lights-up-hamilton-with-sold-out-im-home-tour-opener/NC7NEC7ZPJHKDBDQFFHW2SFV5E/

📸:Netea De Souza-Taua

A little while ago Te Kawau Toi, Music and Performing Arts ākonga and alumni were in the studio with NZ music icon HOLLIE SMITH, recording backing vocals for her new album (keep an eye out for its release - it's a stunner of an album!)

We're so proud of our Wintec ākonga: (Backing Vocals) Gracian Verissimo, Baxter Ward and Mia Downing, and Seth Austin (Assistant Engineer) and Ty Kārewa Johnson (Studio Assistant). It was lovely to welcome back our alumni (Backing Vocals) Taylor Puketoa Green, Jess Ruck-Nu'u, Emma Thornton and Jaimee Cruse (Assistant Engineer) as well.

The session was engineered by Programme Coordinator for the Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts (Music) Megan Rogerson-Berry, and our legend of a technician Brad Morgan set up all of our gear for the session.

Singer-songwriter Nikau Grace was also welcomed for the session, as were New Zealand Barbershop Chorus champions Manu Mātātahi. We love having opportunities like this for our ākonga to learn and grow and perform at an industry standard. Ka pai!

Aroha and gratitude to Hollie for this amazing opportunity 🙏 🫶.

📸: Jaimee Cruse

Last week, our first-year Wintec Communication and Journalism students were out at Fieldays, chasing stories, creating content, and putting their journalism skills into practice.

We're excited to share that Kai's story has been picked up by the Waikato Times. Congratulations, Kai! 📰

https://www.waikatotimes.co.nz/nz-news/361023097/you-want-flies-insect-disposal-could-cut-mountains-waste

The Jinhua Study Tour is officially underway!

Fourteen students from our IT and Design programmes have embarked on an exciting two-week journey with Jinhua University of Vocational Technology in China.

Accompanied by Luke McConnell, the group is looking forward to an incredible experience filled with learning, cultural exchange, and new perspectives.

Safe travels and enjoy every moment of the adventure!

Our Year 3 Wintec Visual Communication students recently had the opportunity to visit Vivid Images and Pacesetter.

This valuable industry experience enhanced their understanding of commercial printing processes and professional practices within the print and design industry.

A warm thank you to the teams at Vivid Images, and Pacesetter for hosting us and sharing their expertise with our design students.

Special thanks also to Luke McConnell for organising these engaging learning sessions.

The countdown is on... just one sleep until Big Night Out!

Join us for an evening showcasing the incredible talent, creativity, and hard work of our Performing Arts students.

📍 The Atrium
🕖 Thursday, 7.00pm

There’s still time to grab your tickets through Humantix.

https://events.humanitix.com/big-night-out-wintec

Join us this Thursday for our End of Semester Exhibition, celebrating Matariki from 4pm in the Wintec E Block Studios.

Friends, whānau, and the wider community are warmly invited to come along and see the inspiring work our Contemporary Art ākonga have been creating throughout the semester.