Study Graduate Diploma of Creative Technologies - Graphic Design at Media Design School in New Zealand,

Graduate Diploma of Creative Technologies - Graphic Design

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

This one-year programme will help you further develop your skills in Graphic Design through both project-based and solution-based learning.The Graphic Design pathway focuses on modern applications of visual communication to ensure that the skills and aptitudes taught as part of your study are future-focused. This course includes a mix of technical skills in design-related software, and creative skills exploring key Design Principles and Studio application. Students explore and respond to briefs in a studio-like environment with guidance and support from experienced lecturers with specialist knowledge in Graphic / Digital Design. Graphic design can be used across a wide range of applications, including advertising, marketing, font end web design, print design, packaging, and more.Use the skills you've gained in the first half of the year to work on your Major Project. This is your opportunity to work on your passion project, create incredible work to bolster your design portfolio, and even enter some of New Zealand's prestigious design award competitions.

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$37,681.90 (US$ 22,477) per year
Start date

February 2027

Venue

Media Design School

10 Madden St,

Auckland,

1010, Central Auckland Region, New Zealand

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$37,681.90 (US$ 22,477) per year
Start date

July 2027

Venue

Media Design School

10 Madden St,

Auckland,

1010, Central Auckland Region, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

Open to international applicants with a degree qualification, or accumulated professional / educational experience relevant to the creative technologies domain.

All applicants need to provide evidence to support the level of skill required for a self-directed investigation.

If you are applying for the GDCT after completing a Bachelors Degree you will need to provide:

  • Your portfolio;
  • Your letter of intent;
  • Your transcripts from your Bachelors qualification;
  • Your CV/Resume;

If you are applying on the basis of accumulated professional or educational experience, you will need to provide evidence of four years or more of accumulated professional or educational experience, to include:

  • Your portfolio;
  • Your letter of intent;
  • Your CV/Resume;
  • Two reference letters from previous employer/s; and
  • You may also want to provide your transcripts from any prior tertiary qualifications if you completed these in the past 10 years.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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