Section 1 - Wellington Institute of Technology

TEACHING EXCELLENCE
Centre for Creative Technologies
The Centre for Creative
Technologies is a radical
approach to structure in a
tertiary environment, aimed at
delivering the multidisciplinary
approach and synergies
needed by today’s information
technology, creative and
engineering industries.
The Centre delivers a range of
Centre for Smart Product
qualifications from certificate to
degree level in creative industries – including visual arts, media
production, digital media and interior design; engineering – including
diploma programmes in electrotechnology, mechatronics,
telecommunications, mechanical and civil engineering and product
design and development; diplomas and degrees in information
technology and higher level construction diplomas.
While it strives to meet current skills needs for regional and national
economic growth, the Centre has an eye to the future – both in
technology and skills. It is also involved with planning for the
technician needs of some emerging regional industries.
The Centre applies its extensive skills and facilities to industry –
with staff and students involved in research and development
projects that increase value and knowledge for everyone involved
The Centre for Smart Product sits within the Centre for Creative
Technologies. As well as offering unique learning experiences for
students it assists local businesses to develop projects and build
relationships with students and staff. It is also active in establishing
partnerships with local industry and crown research institutes to
carry out joint research and product development opportunities.
Highlights for 2006
• The official launch of the Centre for Smart Product attracted
interest from around the country.
• A cadetship programme was launched, offering diploma and
degree students work experience, career prospects and a
chance to earn while they learn. The sponsoring company gains
access to a potential employee, trained to meet their needs.
• A Level 7 Graduate Diploma in Information Assurance and
Security was approved.
• Pathways were developed for WelTec engineering students
to staircase to higher qualifications both within WelTec and
to Auckland University of Technology’s Bachelor of
Engineering Technology (BEngTech).
• The Centre for Smart Product started work with a local
company on a project trialling the use of pictures and sound
as a means of transferring technology into communities or
countries that have low levels of literacy and numeracy.
• An agreement was signed with Lovely Professional University
in Phagwarra in India for their diploma and degree engineering
graduates to staircase to WelTec’s National Diploma of
Engineering and Bachelor of Information Technology programmes.
• The Decode exhibition launched the new Centre in mid-2006.
End of year exhibitions for Visual Arts, Digital Media and Interior
Design showcased students’ work to a positive audience.
DECODE Exhibition 2006
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