
Overview
By the end of your third year, you will have designed, constructed and documented a body of work in a portfolio that represents your perspective as an emerging professional designer.
Graphic Design teaches you how to communicate using text, image, and form to make visual connections and how to craft seeds of ideas and information into meaningful interactions.
During your first year, you will be introduced to graphic design disciplines, historical influences and the theories, principles and processes of graphic design. Some of the topics covered include market research, typography and brand identity.
By the end of your third year, you will have designed, constructed and documented a body of work that represents your perspective as an emerging professional designer. This work will be displayed as part of the third year student exhibition.
The Graphic Design programme at Media Design School is led by an accomplished team of international graphic design professionals with close connections to industry.
Career pathways include:
- Creative director or Studio Manager
- Graphic Designer and Illustrator
- Web and mobile interface designer
- Brand specialist
- Freelancer
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Design Theory
- Design Studio
- Contextual Studies
- Photographic Studies
- Digital Image Foundation
- Interdisciplinary Design Foundation
- Graphic Design Theory
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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General requirements
To qualify for General Admission, you'll need a minimum qualification of NCEA University Entrance or equivalent, such as:
- An appropriate qualification from an overseas secondary school or tertiary institution, deemed by Media Design School to be sufficient for admission into a bachelors programme.
- CIE (University of Cambridge International Examination)
- IB (International Baccalaureate)
- 24 NCEA Credits, Level 3 in Technology, Art and Design (minimum)
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
21860 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21860 USD per year during 36 months. -
National
8321 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8321 USD per year during 36 months.
- Domestic - $ 11,541.00 NZD
- International - $30,333.00 NZD
Living costs for Auckland
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
If you currently live overseas and are thinking of studying with Media Design School, then this scholarship will help contribute to the costs associated with studying abroad.
The International Student Scholarship offers recipients up to NZ$5,000 applied to your first year of tuition fees at Media Design School.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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Visit official programme websiteThis programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?
- Australia
- New Zealand