Graduate Diploma of Creative Technologies
Creative Media
A course by
Media Design School
A one-year, Level 7 graduate diploma designed to expand your creative skills in 3D Animation, VFX, Game Development, Graphic Design, Motion Design, or Interactive and Web Design. Project-based study prepares you for the creative industries with portfolio-focused outcomes and mentorship.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Media Design School, Auckland
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Deepen technical and creative skills in chosen discipline(s)
Students select elective components across various creative technology domains to expand or broaden their skillset as relevant to their career and personal interests.
Design and execute independent projects
Undertake a minor and major research project or creative production demonstrating creative practice, research, and problem-solving.
Prepare a professional-standard portfolio
What You're Signing Up For
The Graduate Diploma of Creative Technologies offers a flexible, studio-based programme where students can specialise or work across disciplines in digital creative technologies. Students select papers from undergraduate offerings to build the skills they need for capstone minor and major research projects, with strong faculty mentorship. The course is highly student-centred, promoting independent, critical, and practical learning relevant to creative industries. Career paths include creative technology roles such as designer, animator, developer, or freelancer, empowered by a robust professional portfolio.
Course Content
- Open studio-based learning in creative technologies
- Development and production of self-directed research projects
- Elective courses in 3D Animation, VFX, Game Development, Graphic Design, Motion Design, Interactive/Web Design
- Professional & Academic Practice component
- Capstone project or advanced individual production
- Mentorship by faculty and regular feedback sessions
- Portfolio development
What you need to know first
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Creative Industries
Digital Media
Game Development
Graphic and Web Design
Animation and VFX
Future employment opportunities might be
Business owner or freelance creative professional