Media Design School

Media Design School provides expert training in 3D Computer Animation, Digital Video Production, Creative Advertising, Computer Graphics, eCommerce and Digital Media.

Students train in a production-styled environment, under the guidance of industry professionals who have a passion for teaching. This professional guidance, combined with the active support and integration with some of New Zealand's leading studios and agencies, ensures your time spent here will provide you with the essential skills for your new career.

Diploma of 3D Computer Animation (40 Weeks - NZQA Level 6)
Diploma of Graphic Design (36 Weeks - NZQA Level 6)
Diploma of Visual Effects and Motion Graphics (40 Weeks - NZQA Level 6)
Diploma of Creative Advertising (36 Weeks - NZQA Level 6)
Diploma of Digital Media (40 Weeks - NZQA Level 6)
Graduate Diploma of Game Development (64 Weeks - NZQA Level 7)
Graduate Diploma of Creative Technologies (32 Weeks - NZQA Level 7)

International Students

Media Design School welcomes international students from around the globe.

Although most classes will comprise of at least 80% New Zealand students, international students are welcomed and made to feel completely at home.

In recent times Media Design School has welcomed students from USA, Germany, Holland, United Kingdom, Russia, Thailand, Taiwan the Philippines, China, Indonesia, India, Hungary, Fiji, Brunei, Korea, Mexico, Jordan, and South Africa.

The school is a signatory to the New Zealand Ministry of Education Code of Practice for the Recruitment, Welfare and Support of International Students.

Comprehensive Facilities

Media Design School is an urban school in the heart of Auckland City. The school is located over three complete floors in a modern high-rise, above the shopping and commerce centre of Auckland.

Media Design School offers 9 computer labs (Mac and PC) equipped with highly specified computers and two workrooms as well as three digital video edit suites. The school generally teaches the latest versions of software, as recommended by industry.

Students have a dedicated computer during class lab and have access to computers in the student labs. Students studying at the school are provided access to a range of loan equipment for external use, including a comprehensive library of reference books, videos and CD-Roms, digital still and digital video cameras, scanners and CD Burners.

Media Design School can provide assistance and information regarding visa and student permit applications, accommodation and any other general inquiries.

If you would like further information or would like to receive our international student information pack, send an email with your postal address to[email protected]