Bachelor of Media Design - Graphic, Motion & Interactive Design
Design
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Media Design School
A three-year bachelor's degree covering foundational and advanced skills in graphic, motion, and interactive (UX) design, with project-based learning and industry collaboration.
NZ$14,145
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NZQA Level 7 Certification (360 Credits)
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NZ$14,145
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This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 7 Certification (360 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Master Design Principles
Understand and apply core principles across graphic, motion, and interactive design, including typography, visual hierarchy, and usability.
Specialise in Design Discipline
Gain depth of knowledge and skills in selected major: Graphic Design, Motion Design, or Interactive (UX) Design.
What You're Signing Up For
The Bachelor of Media Design at Media Design School is a three-year NZQF Level 7 degree that introduces students to the core principles of design before allowing them to specialise in Graphic Design, Motion Design, or Interactive (UX) Design majors. Students gain skills through a mix of theory, studio practice, and project-based learning, working on live briefs with real companies. Graduates build a substantial portfolio and are prepared for a range of creative careers in the media, digital, and design industries.
Course Content
- Year 1: Design Theory, Design Studio, Contextual Studies, Photographic Studies, Digital Image Foundation, Interdisciplinary Design Foundation, Graphic Design Principles, Graphic Design Studio
- Graphic Design Major (Years 2-3): Creative Media Strategies, Contextual Studies, Professional & Academic Practice, Special Topic Project, Principles of Practice, Graphic Design Studios, Portfolio, Capstone Project
- Motion Design Major (Years 2-3): Creative Media Strategies, Contextual Studies, Professional & Academic Practice, Special Topic Project, Principles of Practice, Motion Design Studios, Portfolio, Capstone Project
- Interactive (UX) Design Major (Years 2-3): Creative Media Strategies, Contextual Studies, Professional & Academic Practice, Special Topic Project, Principles of Practice, Interactive Studios, Portfolio, Capstone Project
- Live design briefs with industry
- Project-based learning environment
- Historical influences and design theory
- 2D and 3D animation, visual effects, image manipulation (Motion Design)
- Front-end web development, interactive programming, content management systems (UX Design)
What you need to know first
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