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Bachelor of Media Design - Motion Design
Bachelor of Media Design - Motion Design

Bachelor of Media Design - Motion Design

  • ID:MDS640009
  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Estimated Total/program:
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100
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20
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements:

  • NCEA: You are advised to take a combination of traditional and digital art subjects (these could include Art, Digital Technologies, Digital and Visual Communications, or Ngā Toi).
  • CIE: You are advised to take at least one Art-related subject.
  • IB: Your IB Diploma must include an arts-related subject. A portfolio showcasing your design skills is also required.
  • Entrance or Level 4 or higher Qualification from related discipline

English requirements:

  • If English is not your first language, you may be required to provide satisfactory evidence of your proficiency in English in the form of a recent IELTS score , TOEFL score or PTE from an accredited organisation.
  • The IELTS score required is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5 (or equivalent)

Other requirements:

  • If you don't have university entry, you may still be able to apply for this course.

Course Information

Overview

Bring design to life

The field of motion graphics is constantly transforming and there are now endless career possibilities available to designers in the field. Specialise in Motion Design and we'll teach you key technical skills such as 2D and 3D animation, visual effects, composition, image manipulation and text choreography. By the end of your degree, you’ll have evidence of your experience working to a variety of client briefs. Start building your new life today!

Course Outline

Step right up as we introduce you to theory, professional practice and broad principles that allow you to respond effectively to briefs. You'll also be immersed in the studio to develop practical and ideation skills, while majors are introduced through theory and studio components.

Build on the knowledge you gained in the first year with an emphasis on the production of innovative video and motion graphic campaigns for TV commercials, music videos and logo animation. Acquiring the essential skills in communication, pitching, and collaboration are a critical part of the year, as well as strategies and methods to go out on your own.

The final year covers essential business methods, research methods and project management before an interdisciplinary group project challenges you to synthesise your knowledge and skills as part of a creative team. You will also embark on a half-year, practice-based investigation of motion graphics.

Industry Insights

Design comes to life as you develop motion graphics for commercials, title sequences, music videos and television. The course includes 2D and 3D animation, visual effects, composition, image manipulation and text choreography. Graduates enter the industry with a portfolio that showcases their ability to answer client briefs, collaborate across multiple disciplines and experience working in production.

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Year 1

  • Component Name, Credits, Toggle

  • Design Theory, 10,

  • Design Studio, 20,

  • Contextual Studies 1, 10,

  • Photographic Studies, 10,

  • Digital Image Foundation, 10,

  • Interdisciplinary Design Foundation, 30,

  • Motion Design Theory 1, 10,

  • Motion Design Studio 1, 20,

 Year 2

  • Component Name, Credits, Toggle

  • Creative Media Strategies, 15,

  • Professional and Academic Practice 1, 15,

  • Contextual Studies 2, 10,

  • Special Topic Project, 20,

  • Principles of Practice 2, 20,

  • Motion Design Studio 2, 40,

Year 3

  • Component Name, Credits, Toggle

  • Professional and Academic Practice 2, 15,

  • Interdisciplinary Group Project, 30,

  • Interactive Design Portfolio, 15,

  • Interactive Design Capstone Project: Practice-based Inquiry, 60,

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Television
  • Advertising
  • Production houses
  • Corporate event companies 
  • Freelancer

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance/year: 700/per year

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