Master of Design
Design
A course by
Whitireia & WelTec
Achieve excellence in your digital media practice through applied design research in 2D and 3D media, including illustration, branding, animation, interactive design, and screen production.
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Core skills this course teaches
Collaboration and relationship-building
Build sustainable relationships through collaborative projects in design.
Critical evaluation of context
Critically evaluate the complexity and diversity of the context in which you work as a designer.
About This Course
The Master of Design (Level 9) is for designers looking to achieve excellence in their digital media practice through hands-on, practice-based research relevant to their passion. Students engage with advanced applications in 2D and 3D design media—such as illustration, branding, photography, publication (including digital), animation, interactive media, game design, and screen production—across three semesters of study. The programme develops research expertise, creativity, and critical thinking for solving complex problems in design. It culminates in an advanced design research dissertation and an industry/community-engaged body of work.
Course Content
- Design media theory and practice
- 2D and 3D media: illustration, digital painting, drawing, photography
- Publication design (including digital)
- Print making
- Animation and time-based media
- Interactive media and web design
- Game design
- Screen production
- Advanced Methodologies for Design Research
- Development Studio
- Creative Thinking
- Studio Project
- Dissertation and Implementation
Entry Requirements
Bachelor’s degree, or similar qualification in art or design, with a minimum B- grade average over the highest level 120 credits of the qualifying degree OR evidence of equivalent skills and knowledge.
Build towards these roles
Graphic DesignerAnimatorGame DesignerDigital Media SpecialistCreative Director
Build skills in these industries
Creative MediaDesignScreen and Digital Production
