Media Design School – Level 4 Open Day

What is Digital Creativity?

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Create the impossible

We know it’s hard to make big decisions about your future, which is why our Digital Creativity Foundation programme covers a little bit of everything from the worlds of creative and digital design. Immerse yourself in the creative arts community while discovering your passion for game development, post-production and visual effects for film, animation, or graphic, motion, web or mobile design. With background knowledge in each discipline, this course will prepare you to apply to any of our exciting degree programmes. Digital creativity is a broad term used to describe ideas brought to life on digital mediums. It involves using the latest digital tools, software, and technology to present creative new ideas within a digital context. Digital creativity is highly sought after in sectors like the arts, advertising, game design, film making and more

Student Work 2022 – Rotorua Campus

 Level 4 (120 Credits) | Starts 20 February 2023 Come and meet our friendly staff, explore our studio-like learning environment, tinker with our state-of-the-art tech, and see for yourself why Media Design School is New Zealand’s most awarded tertiary provider of creative and digital technology qualifications. Bring along your portfolio (on a USB or device) and our team will provide a review, to let you know if you’re ready to apply or give you advice if there is anything you need to add. Digital Natives Academy and Native Tech will support students pastoral care needs as well as provide access to high spec computers and study space.

Course Outline

What you’ll cover in this course

The Digital Creativity Foundation programme of study comprises of two certificates: the New Zealand Certificate in Arts and Design and the New Zealand Certificate in Digital Media and Design. Each certificate is worth 60 credits and contributes to the completion of the overall programme. Topics covered during the Digital Creativity Foundation programme include:

• Fundamentals of Visual Communication
• Digital Design and Media Design (including digital video production, web and motion graphic design)
• Concept Art
• 3D Design
• An introduction to Game Design

Careers & Industry

Industry Insights

Want a taste of what it will be like working in the fields of creative and digital technologies? Our Digital Creativity Foundation programme offers exactly the introduction you’ll need. You’ll be working in a studio-like environment and will become accustomed to deadlines, managing and collaborating on projects, and presenting your ideas. Whether you aspire to work in game art and development, post production and visual effects for film, animation, or the fields of graphic, motion, or web and mobile design, the Digital Creativity Foundation programme of study aims to prepare school leavers or adult learners who can demonstrate introductory skills and experience in design for Media Design School’s Bachelor degree programmes or for employment in entry level roles in the creative industries.

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements for this course

Domestic and International

• Domestic students must be at least 16 years of age.
• International students must be at least 18 years of age and have an IELTS score of 5.5 – or equivalent, with no band score lower than 5.

All applicants need to provide:

• NCEA Level 2 (or International equivalent)
• Candidates without NCEA Level 2 (or international equivalent) will be assessed by the Programme Co-ordinator.
• Study On Campus or Online

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