Bachelor of Media Design - Graphic, Motion & Interactive Design
Design
A course by
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.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Media Design School, Auckland
It will take a total of 3 years
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.
Produce Industry-Ready Portfolio
Develop, construct and document an industry-standard body of creative work suitable for employment and showcasing design expertise.
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
NCEA Level 3, CIE or IB University Entrance
Level 4 or higher Qualification from a related discipline
Portfolio required
Applicants aged 20+ may be admitted without formal qualifications (discretionary entrance possible at Level 2 Excellence Endorsement)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Design
Media
Creative Industries
Digital Technology
Future employment opportunities might be
Creative Director
Brand Designer
Print Designer
Animation Director
Motion Graphics Designer
Broadcast Designer
Head of UX Design
UI Designer
UX Designer