Graduate Diploma of Creative Technologies - Interactive Design

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A one-year, Level 7 graduate diploma that develops existing design skills in Interactive & UX Design through industry-style briefs and a major project, preparing graduates for roles in digital product, UX, UI, and interactive design.

NZ$40,883

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NZQA Level 7 Certification (140 Credits)

Study Level

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Blended study

This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions

Media Design School, Auckland

It will take a total of 1 year

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Develop advanced skills in Interactive (UX/UI) Design

Gain proficiency with industry-standard design software and core interactive design principles, including designing for a variety of digital platforms such as desktop, mobile, and other devices.

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Apply design skills to real-world briefs

Work in a studio-like environment on authentic design projects, responding to industry-style briefs and receiving feedback from experienced practitioners.

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Execute a major project in Interactive Design

Plan, develop, and present a significant self-directed project to demonstrate creative and analytical capabilities, suitable for portfolio development and professional recognition.

What You're Signing Up For

The Graduate Diploma of Creative Technologies - Interactive Design is an intensive one-year programme designed for students with prior degree-level study or relevant industry experience in design or creative technologies. The programme develops advanced skills in Interactive Design (UX/UI), combining technical proficiency in industry-standard software with creative exploration of core design principles. Students work on real-world briefs in a studio-like environment, culminating in a major project that can prepare a strong design portfolio, enabling specialisation or career transition into interactive design.

Course Content

  • Interactive Design Theory
  • Interactive Design Studio
  • Special Topic (Minor Project)
  • Interactive Design Capstone Project: Practice-based Inquiry
  • Interdisciplinary Design Foundation
  • Professional and Academic Practice
  • Creative Media Strategies
  • Special Topic Project

What you need to know first

Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification

OR at least 4 years professional experience in a design or creative technologies domain

Portfolio submission

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Digital Design

  • Creative Technologies

  • UX/UI Design

  • Product Design

  • Web and App Design

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • User Experience (UX) Designer

  • Product Designer

  • UI Designer

  • Digital Designer

  • Web/App Designer