NCEA Mini Projects

Video Game Development

Video game development is the process of using creativity to invent the rules, story, and characters of a game, and then using technical skills like coding and art to turn those ideas into a playable reality.

Software: GDevelop, GODOT, Roblox Studio

Hardware: PC/Mac with a graphics tablet (optional)

See the Video game Ako page for starter resources

Clothing & Graphic Design

Graphic design is about organizing text, images, and colour to communicate a clear message to a specific audience

Software: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop

Hardware: Drawing tablet (optional)

See the Graphic design Ako page for starter resources

Music Production

Digital music is the art of using software, real,  and virtual instruments to engineer sounds, rhythms, and melodies on a computer.

Software: Ableton Live, Soundtrap

Hardware: MIDI keyboard (optional), Microphone (for vocals/instruments)

See the Music Production Ako page for starter resources

Short Film Production

Short films use a sequence of moving images and recorded sound to tell a story or share information in a few minutes.

Software: Adobe Premiere Pro or Premiere Rush

Hardware: Camera (tablet, GoPro, or DSLR), Microphone, Tripod

See the Short Film production Ako page for starter resources

Digital Artwork

Digital art and storytelling involves using digital painting tools to build characters and tell stories through visual world-building.Software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator

Hardware: Drawing tablet (highly recommended)

See the Graphic design Ako page for starter resources

Print Media Design

Graphic and print design is about organizing text, images, and colour to communicate a clear message to a specific audience

Software: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator

Hardware: PC/Mac with a graphics tablet (optional)

See the Print Media Ako page for starter resources