Study Bachelor of Design (Communication) at Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand,

About this course

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Entry requirements
- International
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What will I learn?

Communication Designers communicate information visually. During this hands-on degree, you'll learn to tell stories through still and moving images, text and interactive media. You'll develop industry-ready skills and use project-based learning to apply them to the community- and client-driven projects that have a focus on positive social and environmental change.Specialise in:Graphic design and typographyIllustration, animation and character designUX for game designVisual design for games3D modelling and world-buildingGame narratives and interactive fictionWeb design and mobile app designFilm and photography, orSocial media content design and strategy.

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

NZ$25,000.00 (US$ 14,913) per year

Access to Student Health and Counselling - 215.00

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Dunedin Campus

Forth Street,

Dunedin,

Otago,

9054, South Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

NCEA Level 3 which must include
14 credits at Level 3 in each of three NZQA approved university entrance subjects, and
10 Literacy credits at Level 2 or above, made up of:
- 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing, and
10 Numeracy credits at Level 1 or above, made up of:
- specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects OR
- package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627- all three required).
Or equivalent qualifications / experience.
Provisional entry may be possible.

If you do not hold the above qualifications, you must demonstrate equivalent qualifications/experience. Mature applicants with work and life experience are encouraged to apply.

You must submit a portfolio ((unless you meet the criteria for automatic entry or have a pre-approval for your portfolio – see Your Portfolio section below).
You may have to undertake an interview.
International students will be individually assessed to ensure they are ready for this study.