Design Media Design School

Overview

The Design programme at Media Design School offers a specialised academic pathway for established professionals looking to enhance their creative expertise. This postgraduate qualification is specifically structured to integrate advanced design theory with practical, industry-aligned projects.

Students engage with a curriculum that emphasises the intersection of technology, culture, and visual communication. The course is delivered through weekend sessions, making it an ideal choice for individuals who wish to maintain full-time employment while pursuing further tertiary education. By working on live briefs, participants can refresh their professional portfolios and develop high-level research skills.

The learning environment replicates modern workplace situations, encouraging collaboration between peers and expert faculty members.

Why Design at Media Design School?

Media Design School is recognised for its strong focus on innovation and future-thinking within the digital design and creative technology sectors. The institution provides students with access to a thriving environment where they can collaborate with industry fellows and experienced lecturers. Facilities are designed to support interdisciplinary projects that mirror professional agency settings.

The school maintains deep industry connections, allowing students to work on actual briefs from external clients. This practical focus ensures that the teaching remains relevant to current market demands. Additionally, the diverse cohort of participants brings a wealth of professional experience, fostering a rich peer-to-peer learning culture that spans various design disciplines.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: NZD 17550 per full
• National fee: NZD 5540 per full

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

To earn the qualification, students must complete two components from the available options. Modules may include:

• Design Research: Connecting Texts, Deciphering Context
• Interdisciplinary Design Project: Emerging Contexts
• Contemporary Design Issue: Creative Futures
• Special Topic Project: Creative Entrepreneurship
• Special Topic Project: Design and Economies
• Interdisciplinary Design Theories: Dialogues

Careers with Design

Graduates of this programme often advance into senior roles within the creative and digital sectors. Potential career paths include positions such as Senior Brand Designer, Digital Designer, or Senior XR Developer. The skills gained are applicable across various industries, including advertising, software engineering, and brand consultancy.

Many alumni use the qualification to transition into leadership roles or to launch entrepreneurial ventures. The focus on design thinking and emerging technologies prepares graduates for the evolving demands of the global creative economy. The programme also equips professionals with the academic credentials necessary for high-level research and strategic design management.