National Ranking :1
Founded :1998
Establishment :1998
Type :Public
Total Students :7000
Media Design School (MDS), established in 1998, located in the central Auckland area, New Zealand, is a private tertiary institution that offers practical and theoretical training in several unique areas like graphic and motion design, 3D animation and visual effects, game programming, game art, digital media, and creative advertising. It is currently the most awarded private tertiary provider in New Zealand for digital and creative technology qualifications. In 2020, the school was also ranked as New Zealand's #1 Animation School by Animation Career Review and among the top three creative media and entertainment schools in the Southern Hemisphere by The Rookies.
In recent times, MDS is known as one of the most reputable institutes in the country that offers digital and creative technology qualifications. The programs offered by the institute are approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA. Its qualifications are approved by New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). It offers courses from Level 6 and 7 diplomas through to Level 8 and 9 postgraduate certificates and a Masters's programme
Media Design School was the first tertiary institution in the Southern Hemisphere to offer a dedicated programme of study for 3D animation using industry-standard computer graphics software. To date, Media Design School is the only school in New Zealand to have partnered with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe’s PlayStation First Academic Development Programme, giving its students the opportunity to develop games for the PlayStation platform and industry recognition of the quality of their programmes.
MDS’s faculty and students have cemented Media Design School's reputation as New Zealand's most awarded tertiary institute for digital and creative technology qualifications by creating work that is consistently regarded among the very best in the world. The Colmar Brunton 2014 Employer Claims Survey showed that New Zealand employers rate Media Design School as the top tertiary institute for supplying graduates with the technical skills necessary to be a valuable employees.
Media Design School's teaching style has been created to simulate the real-world industry as closely as possible. From their very first day at Media Design School, MDS students will be studying in a studio-like environment using state of the art, industry-aligned software and technology. MDS’s award-winning programme leaders, lecturers and tutors come from a diverse array of digital disciplines and bring their real-world industry experience to Media Design School.
Located in New Zealand’s Innovation Precinct, the epicentre of New Zealand’s tech industry- Wynyard Quarter- and spread over four floors catering to the needs of each digital discipline, this purpose-built campus is unlike any other design school in New Zealand. From your very first day at Media Design School, you’ll be studying in a studio-like environment that fosters creativity and innovation through project-based learning. The 5* Green Rated property has been built with sustainability and functionality at the heart of every decision. Fully customised classrooms, cutting-edge technology, and thoughtfully designed, flexible working spaces come together to create a learning environment unlike any other in New Zealand. MDS will provide you with the latest, most up-to-date hardware and software relevant to your respective disciplines so that all of your creative concepts and projects are aligned with what the industry is currently producing. The campus is close to restaurants, cafes and shopping- with close access to great hiking spots, beautiful beaches and an array of adventure sports.
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