collageFormed in 1998, Media Design School is a popular educational institution in the central Auckland area, New Zealand. It is a private tertiary institution that offers practical and theoretical training in several unique areas like graphic and motion design, 3D animation and visual effects, game programming, game art, digital media, and creative advertising. The school is a member of Laureate International Universities.
The school is known as one of the most reputable institutes in the country that offers digital and creative technology qualification. The programs offered by the institute are approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). The school offers diploma programs and postgraduate certificates. It also offers one master’s program. Media Design School also maintains a library with a good collection of books, journals, and magazines.
The library is designed to support student studies and motivate their creative work. The school has successfully contributed to the careers of a large number of students who are now working in different creative fields. Graduates from the school have worked with a number of reputable game development studios, including RocketWerkz, Bohemia Interactive, EA Digital Illusions CE, Rainbite, PikPok, Grinding Gear Games, Gameloft, and CerebralFix. Also, alumni of the school have worked on blockbuster projects, such as Avatar and The Lord of the Rings. They have been recruited in animation studios such as Oktober and Pukeko Pictures
University at a glance
| No.of Campuses | 1 |
| International Students Website | https://www.mediadesignschool.com/internatio… |
Media Design School Fees
FeesINRNZD
| Courses | Duration | 1st Year Tuition Fees |
|---|---|---|
| MDes(1 Course) | 0.6 Year | NZD 28,800 |
| BE/Btech(6 Courses) | 3 Years | NZD 29,450 |
| Other Courses(5 Courses) | 0.3 – 1 Year | NZD 14,400 – 29,450 |
media design school entry requirements
NCEA
You are advised to take a combination of traditional and digital art subjects (these could include Art, Digital Technologies, Digital and Visual Communications, or Ngā Toi).
CIE
You are advised to take at least one Art-related subject.
IB
Your IB Diploma must include an arts-related subject. A portfolio showcasing your design skills is also required.
International Students
If you are an international student, you’ll need to prove you have sufficient English language skills in order to complete this course. We’ll be looking for Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 (minimum) with no band less than 5.5, or equivalent qualification if English is not your first language.
Special Entry Discretionary Entry and Cross Credits
If you don’t have university entry, you may still be able to apply for this course. More information about Special Entry, Discretionary Entry and Cross Credits here.
Quotas
Please note, quotas may apply to some programmes. Where demand exceeds the number of available places, applicants who meet entry requirements will be admitted on a first-come-first-served basis.
Language Requirements
Language Requirements
If English is not your first language, you may be required to provide satisfactory evidence of your proficiency in English in the form of a recent IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score , TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score or a Pearson’s Test of English (PTE) from an accredited organisation.
media design school new zealand ranking
Not only was our graphic design degree ranked #1 internationally (Rookies 2016), but MDS was ranked among the top 10 Motion Design schools in the world and #2 in the Southern Hemisphere (Rookies 2018).
Media Design School New Zealand Scholarship
Media Design School Undergraduate Scholarships (2022)
Academic Excellence Scholarships (Undergraduate)New Zealand Students25% toward 1 Year Study
Media Design School Postgraduate Scholarships (2022)
Academic Excellence Scholarships (Postgraduate)New Zealand Students25% toward completed year
Media Design School Special Scholarships (2022)
Tangata Whenua Achievement ScholarshipNew Zealand Māori Students100% cover for 1 yearPacific Ako Acheivement ScholarshipNew Zealand Pacific Island Students100% cover for 1 yearGirls in GamesStudents who Identify as Female$2,000 towards Year 1Unity® Games ScholarshipAll Students$2,000 towards Year 1Ngāti Whātua ScholarshipNew Zealand Māori Students of Ngāti Whātua descent100% cover for 1 yearNgāti Manawa ScholarshipNew Zealand Māori Students of Ngāti Manawa descent100% cover to study Digital Creativity Foundation at Te Runanga, MuruparaNgāti Tuhoe ScholarshipNew Zealand Māori Students of Ngāti Tuhoe descent100% cover to study Digital Creativity Foundation at Te Runanga, MuruparaMedia Design School x Digital Natives Academy ScholarshipNew Zealand Māori and Pacific Island Students wishing to study at Digital Natives Academy, Rotorua100% cover to study Digital Creativity Foundation at Digital Natives Academy, Rotorua
Industry Scholarships (2022)
Industry ScholarshipWorking Adults25% toward Year 1 StudyTangata Whenua Industry ScholarshipWorking Adults25% toward Year 1 StudyPacific Ako Industry ScholarshipWorking Adults25% toward Year 1 StudyWynyard Innovation ScholarshipWorking Adults25% toward Year 1 Study
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