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8/13/2019 Media Design School Prospectus New Zealand

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MEDIA DESIGN SCHOOL // 1

WELCOMECONTENTS

Welcome to Media Design School where academia and the real world converge.

Media Design School is New Zealands most-awarded tertiaryinstitute for digital and creative technology qualifications.

Our media design programmes have been developed by industry professionals and educators , cater for a range of experience levels,

and are both highly relevant and production-oriented.Media Design Schools graduates go on to work in the worlds

leading design, game development, film and animation studios andhave contributed to blockbuster movies including The Hobbit, Avatar,

King Kong and films from The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

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MEDIA DESIGN SCHOOLWORLD-CLASS EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND

DISCLAIMER All information contained in this prospec tus wascorrect at time of printing. Media Design Schoolreserves the right to make amendments to thequalifications and cur riculum, class schedulesand the policies as deemed necessary.

Media Design School Ltd. All Rights Reserved 2013.

Media Design School is registered as a private education provider by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and is accredited to offer approved qualifications. The NZQA approves all qualificat ions under the provisions of the Education Act 1989.

Media Design School is part of theLaureate Universities Network. www.laureate.net

03 Careers in CreativeIndustries

Opportunities in thecreative sector

04 Connect to Industry Gain real-world experience

from the experts

08 Global Connections Five unique schools.

One global campus.

09 Qualifications 10 Pre Degree 11 Degrees 16 Post Degree

18 Student Voice Get student

perspectives

19 Entry Requirements Our application process and requirements

24 Student Life Services and facilities

available to all students

25 International Students

Information and guidance forinternational students

28 Contact Us Get in touch
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Media Design School feeds growing creative industries suchas game development, animation, interactive design and visualeffects with talented graduates.

Every qualification we offer is designed to reflect the changingcreative industries landscape while ensuring a solid academicfoundation.

Our programmes have a strong base in traditional foundationsubjects as well as offering the theoretical and critical thinkingbehind current digital technologies. Students learn in a projectorientated environment that encourages collaboration and helps themdiscover creative solutions to contemporary design challenges.

Our approach to teaching and learning is aligned to industryexpectations. Students are encouraged to collaborate, workto deadlines, maintain attendance levels and develop strongcommunication skills.

As a result, our graduates are internationally renowned fortheir expertise and confident to enter the workplace as entry-levelskilled professionals rather than technicians.

In fact, Media Design School alumni can be found in the worlds leading game, animation, film, interactive and productionstudios. They are also business owners and considered amongstthe best in the field.

We look forward to you joining a global community of creativepractitioners, and taking your place in an ever-changing digital world.

Fionna ScottChief Academic Officer

WELCOME

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During the course of their studies, studentsgain experience working on live briefs and haveopportunities to collaborate with industry.

Industry partnerships include working alongside Weta Senior Concept Artist Greg Broadmore and Wetafounder Sir Richard Taylor to bring Dr Grordbort to thebig screen.

We had the great fortune of working withthis dynamic and talented team as they

realised Greg Broadmores Edwardian

sci-fi world. It was thrilling to see this

team of students realise Gregs vision so

completely recreating the bizarre flora

and fauna of this imaginary Venus and

telling such a fantastic tale.

Weta Workshop Founder

Sir Richard Taylor

Real-world briefsThe AdSchool students work alongside major brandson campaigns that are often launched nationwide.Media Design students also work to live briefs and haveseen their work used on high profile websites, brandcampaigns and promotions.

Recently, the school teamed up with Sony

Computer Entertainment New Zealand to offer gamedevelopment students the chance to develop levels

for Litt leBigPlanet game on PlayStation Vita. Basedon the quality of their work, Sony decided to offer fourstudents part-time jobs while they study.

I was very impressed with the standard

of entries from the Media Design School

students. The enthusiasm and hard work

they put in to creating their levels on

LittleBigPlanet on the PlayStation Vita was

outstanding. The creativity and artistry

showed the students are developing

strong game creation skills.

Sony Computer Entertainment Director

of Sales and Marketing David Hine

Access to industry leadersMedia Design School hosts a number if high profileguests throughout the year for lectures and projects.Recently these have included Blizzard Lead Artist AllenDilling, Valve Game Artist Max Aristov, Weta Digital Animation Supervisor Aaron Gilman, Rovio CreativeDirector Patrick Liu, Platige Image CG SupervisorMaciej Jackiewicz, Kung Fu Panda Director JohnStevenson, Weta Digital VFX Supervisor Matt Aitkenand High Res Founder Florian Schmitt.

CONNECT TO INDUSTRY

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Students benefit from theinternational experience, talent andknowledge of our award-winningfaculty who have joined us from the worlds biggest studios, advertisingagencies and production houses.

Our faculty bring industryexperience from Weta Digital,Microsoft Games Studio, DisneyInteractive, Nickelodeon, Saatchi &Saatchi, Electronic Arts, Interbrand,Sierra Entertainment, Crytek and2K Games to name just a few. Some

LEARN FROM PROFESSIONALS

have worked on blockbuster gamesincluding Halo 3 , Farcry , Sculpty ,Shear Factor and Homefront .Faculty film credits include the Lordof the Rings trilogy, The Adventuresof Tintin , King Kong , Avatar , The

Penguins of Madagascar , iRobot ,Star Trek: Insurrection , The X Files ,

Air Force One , Species and Legendof the Seeker .

This expertise is complementedby the significant academicachievements of faculty.

Images (clockwise from left):

Behind the scenes lming Rotting Hill 2011

3D Lecturer Oliver Hilbertteaching a masterclass inSantiago, Chile 2012

Senior 3D Lecturer JamesCunningham on the set of the2013 class production

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BAFTA WINNERDRUHIN MUKHERJEE

JAMES CUNNINGHAM ONDR GRORDBORT

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Media Design School is internationallyrenowned for producing industry-readygraduates who can get straight to work ina studio. As a result, our graduates enjoy ahigh employment rate within areas relatedto their studies and go on to becomeleaders in their field.

We stay connected with our graduateslong after they leave. Media DesignSchool alumni can be found workingin the worlds leading design, game, filmand animation studios and often comeback to visit as guest lecturers

and collaborators.Our graduates can be found at Weta Workshop, Weta Digital, Sidhe/PikPok,GameLoft, Oktobor Animation, TVNZ,Sky Television, American Express, Cirkus Animation, Ogilvy NZ, Vodafone, AirNew Zealand, LOreal, Grinding GearGames and Hyperfactory, LucasFilm,Dreamworks Animation (California), TheGroup (London), Saatchi & Saatchi (HongKong) and Industrial Light And Magic.

ALUMNI SUCCESS

Avatar is ava ilable on Blu-ray and DVD f rom Twentieth Cent ury Fox Home Enterta inment

I thank Media Design School

for providing an environmentfor me to pursue my dreams.

Weta Digital Lead 3D Artist Hamish Beachman(credits include Avatar, Planet of the Apes andthe Adventures of Tintin )

I spent every day around like-minded game developers.Living and breathing game

design is good preparation forthis sort of career.

Ninja Kiwi Founder Stephen Harris

I couldnt have made it without the help and supportthat Media Design Schoolprovided.

Animat ion WRX Lead Motion Graphics Artist Josh Ruha


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MEDIA DESIGN SCHOOL // 7 www.mediadesignschool.com

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Media Design School is part of the worlds largest privateuniversity group Laureate International Universities. Thereare more than 65 universities in 29 countries throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia Pacificand the Middle East in the network.

Media Design School is recognised as one of the worldsleading design schools as part of Laureates Centres of Excellence

in Art, Architecture and Design, which includes Domus Academyand Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti Milano (NABA) in Milan, Italy;Santa Fe University of Art and Design in New Mexico; and NewSchool of Architecture + Design in San Diego.

These global connections provide students with opportunitiesin some of the leading design centres in the world.

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

NABA, Milan

SFUAD, New Mexico

SFUAD, New Mexico

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DOMUS ACADEMY

NABA

NEWSCHOOL OFARCHITECTURE DESIGN

SANTA FE UNIVERSITY OF ARTAND DESIGN

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DEGREE

PRE DEGREE

POST DEGREE

OVERVIEW OF QUALIFICATIONS

GAME DEVELOPMENT

FOUNDATION STUDIES

CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES & INTERACTION DESIGN

D ANIMATION & VFX

CREATIVE ADVERTISING

MEDIA DESIGN

Diploma in Creative Advertising Page 15

Graduate Diploma in Creative Technologies Page 16 Master of Interaction The Graduate School Page 17

Diploma in Digital Creativity Page 10

Bachelor of Art and Design (3D Animation and Visual Effects) Page 11

Bachelor of Creative Technologies (Game Art) Page 12 Bachelor of Software Engineering (Game Programming) Page 13

Bachelor of Media Design Page 14Graphic DesignMotion DesignInteractive Design (web, online and app development)


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BACHELOR OF ART AND DESIGND ANIMATION AND VISUAL EFFECTS

NZQF: Level 7 (420 credits)Duration: 3 years, full-time

The Bachelor of Art and Design (3D Animation and Visual Effects) provides a comprehensive knowledgeof technical requirements and essential projectexperience that prepares students for entry into globalfilm, television, animation and game studios. Our faculty

bring industry experience and expert knowledge thatprovides highly relevant and indepth learning.

During the first year, students learn foundation artand design skills and achieve intermediate proficiencyin industry standard technical tools and software.

The second year involves immersive group projectsin addition to core classes. By the end of the year,students pursue a specialisation in visual effects ormotion graphics, technical 3D studies or 3D animationstudies. Students retain a specialist focus for theremainder of their studies, however all core subjects

including tutorials, theory classes, and art classes aretaught collectively.

Highlights ` Strong connections with industry give students

access to knowledge on the latest technologies, VIPguest speakers and professional mentors

` Student short films are distributed internationally andoften recieve global recognition at festivals aroundthe world

`Graduates are in demand for their experience working on major projects within a studio-likeenvironment

` Career paths include 3D modeller, compositor, VFX artist, animator, technical director and effectsdesigner

Entry requirements page 19Portfolio requirements page 20

For more information and start dates visit: www.mediadesignschool.com

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Using industry-standard technology, processes and knowledge, students create award- winning projects that open doors to the worlds best animation and film studios.

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GAME DEVELOPMENT


The Bachelor of Creative Technologies (Game Art) hasbeen developed to meet industry demand for dynamicand highly skilled game artists who can work acrossmultiple platforms.

Professional art ists from the worlds biggest gamestudios have been recruited as lecturers to ensurestudents receive the technical skillset and productionexperience demanded by industry.

The first year delivers a solid grounding in 3Dmodelling and creating 2D and 3D visual assets.Creative problem solving is underpinned by the basictheories, philosophies and history of technology.

By the second year, students are able to designsolutions to production problems and new topics areintroduced, including the use of middleware and theprinciples of architecture and game environments.

In the final year, artists collaborate with programmingstudents on a major game production. The studio

environment tests individual skills, knowledge and theory while giving students experience working in a team.

Highlights ` This degree responds directly to global industry

demand for game artists ` Experienced faculty from global studios including

Microsoft Games Studio, Crytek and 2K Games ` Opportunities to work across a range of game

platforms and apply skills to multiple industries ` Game career paths include game artist, modeler,

texture artist, technical director and art director


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visit: www.mediadesignschool.com

BACHELOR OF CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIESGAME ART

Students transform their creativity, artistic talent and passion for computer games into a globalcareer that can span multiple industries.
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BACHELOR OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERINGGAME PROGRAMMING


This is New Zealands only software engineeringdegree that combines the strategy and creativityof game development with programming to createexceptional graduates with a transferrable skillset and

technical knowledge that surpasses any other softwareengineering degree currently available.Students start with the essential theories, principles

and knowledge needed for game programming anddevelopment. This includes C++ programming andpractical mathematical skills. Students also gainexperience constructing, testing and debugging simplecomputer games.

In the second year, students prepare for a major gameproduction by learning the management strategiesneeded for a collaborative project.

The final year focuses a major game production inconjunction with Bachelor of Creative Technologies(Game Art) students.

Highlights ` Degree responds directly to the global industry

demand for game programmers` Students work across a range of game platforms

using commercial middleware and game engines` The skills developed in this course are global and

transferable so graduates can work in a multipleindustries

` Game career paths include game programmer, softwareengineer, AI programmer and technical director



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Students gain a highly developed technical knowledge base, skillset and the experience toconfidently enter the industry as game programmers and software engineers.

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BACHELOR OF MEDIA DESIGN

NZQF: level 7 (360 credits)Duration: 3 years, full-time

Over three years, students develop technical,conceptual and strategic skills in their chosen major Graphic Design, Motion Design or Interactive Design as well as a broad interdisciplinary understanding of theindustry and related fields.

The intensity of the course and its professional focusensures that students can work strategically to deadlines

and excel under pressure, preparing them to enter themarketplace with a distinct edge. The degree has beenshaped by industry demand and is delivered by a teamof design professionals with experience across multipleindustries both within New Zealand and around the world.

MAJOR OPTIONS ` Graphic Design includes a wide variety of mediums

including print, packaging and digital to give studentsstrong conceptual and technical skills, as well as pre-press experience.

` Motion Design involves 2D animation, visualeffects, composition, image manipulation and textchoreography design work for digital media such

as broadcast, advertising, promotions, trailers, music videos, title sequences and infographics.

` Interactive Design focuses on digital designprocesses such as front-end web development,interactive programming and content managementsystems for websites and mobile devices.

Highlights ` Students work with the latest technology and software

relevant to industry requirements ` Specialist knowledge in addition to a multi-

disciplinary skill-set makes graduates agile in theindustry

` Students gain essential professional knowledge thatensure they become effective team members, leadersand business owners



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The Bachelor of Media Design provides students with expert knowledge in a designspecialisation supported by a wide interdisciplinary skillset.

Joshua Flores, 2012

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DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE ADVERTISING

NZQF: Level 6 (160 credits)Duration: One academic year, full-time

Our award-winning AdSchool is ranked the fourthmost creative AdSchool in the world by Young GunsInternational and No.2 for social media marketing byThe Bees Awards.

The AdSchool is a member of the D&AD InternationalUniversity Network one of the most highly regardeddesign and advertising industry bodies in the world

and is supported by CAANZ (Communication Agencies Association of New Zealand).

The course kicks off with an introduction to thefoundation elements of visual communication andtechniques for generating ideas. Then a series of liveclient briefs prepare students to work effectively andcreatively to deadlines as they would in an agency.

The programme has a strong focus on copywritingensures students can write effective headlines, copyand scripts in a variety of tones across a range of media.During the final weeks of the course, students developa major final project, prepare their portfolio and submitentries to the Young Guns awards.

One of the strongest assets of The AdSchool is

its ties to the ad industry and the involvement of seniorcreatives, which brings creative debate, innovation and aglobal context to the learning process.

Highlights ` Students develop core skills that are infinitely

transferable across any number of disciplines creative problem solving and presenting informationin a concise and compelling manner

` The AdSchool has enjoyed sustained success, with moststudents rapidly scoring placements in ad agencies

` AdSchool graduates have won the top copy award atthe Crowbars (Singapore) for four years in a row

` Career pathways include art director, copywriter,marketing, promotion, design consultancy or publicrelations



Ranked No.4 in the world by Young Guns, The AdSchool immerses students in a simulated artdepartment to learn about ideation, art direction and copywriting.

Rory Dunleavy and Andrew Younge, 2012

Campaign for Mountain Safety Council NZ

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Exceptional graduates and industry professionals can build on their experience andexpertise with advanced study in an area of interest.

Thang Nguyen, 2012

GRADUATE STUDIES

NZQF: Level 7 (145 credits)Duration: One acdemic year, full-time

Students investigate advanced theories within theirsubject area of choice through a combination ofpractical workshops, theory classes, group projects andindividual research.

In the first 16 weeks, students investigate an area ofinterest that will enable them to complete an individualproject in the second 16 weeks of qualification. Whereavailable, some projects are undertaken with industrycollaboration.

Prospective students will be given a start date andcourse-of-study appropriate to their level of expertiseand experience.

Subject areas available: ` Advanced 3D Animation with Maya ` Visual Effects and Motion Graphics ` Game Development ` Graphic Design ` Interactive Design

Applicants for these qualifications should alreadyhold a bachelor degree (ideally in related subjectareas) or should be able to demonstrate relevantindustry experience.

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GRADUATE STUDIES

MASTER OF INTERACTION DESIGN

NZQF: Level 9 (180 credits) *Duration: One academic year, full-time

This masters programme provides students with thepractical and conceptual ski lls to develop strategiesthat introduce seamless digital solutions into everydaylife. In particular, this includes integrating designand creative sensitivity to more technical and market-oriented competence.

Candidates for this programme should hold abachelor degree and have experience in a relevant fieldsuch as product design, visual and graphic design,media and web design, architecture, computer science,

engineering, communication science, psychology orsociology.

Highlights:

` Prepare for leading roles in the world of interactiondesign

` Develop competence for design and strategicpositions, such as interaction designer, userexperience designer, creative director, strategist anddesign director

` Project-driven learning environment encouragescross-disciplinary collaboration

` Advanced research investigation informs futuredesign directions and innovation opportunities

For more information and entry requirements visit: www.mediadesignschool.com

An interaction designer connects people, objects and technology to enable communicationthat is effortless and natural as the way people interact with each other.

* Pending final NZQA accreditation
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Tarn McConville Bachelor of Software Engineering

I like that the softwareengineering degree still has anelement of design and you getto work alongside game artists

on the final project, which was a big drawcard. I looked at a lot of options at otheruniversities and couldnt find a software engineeringdegree that had the right balance of creativity and

programming that this degree offers.

STUDENT VOICE

Ben Carnall Bachelor of SoftwareEngineering

After one year in the course I felt like I could surpass friendswho are studying in their third

year of a software engineeringdegree at other universities.

Learning software engineering within a game programming context is an advantage because it is the most complex.

Martin Hernblad Bachelor of Art and Design

The tutors are experienced

industry professionals and you spend every day doing things relevant to your field of study.You dont waste time. Every

moment furthers my goal to work in the industry.

Amy Harman Bachelor of Software Engineering

I enjoy being surrounded by like-minded people myclassmates are awesome and

I like the teaching style and structure.

Jimmy Vea Bachelor of Media DesignGraduate of Diploma in Digital Creativity

I came here not knowing anything about a computer and

within six months in the Diploma of Digital Creativity I was acomputer genius with a broad

knowledge of design programmes. It is because thecourse is so hands on, practical and industry based Icould quickly apply what I learned.

Emma Wang Bachelor of Art and DesignGraduate of Diploma in Digital Creativity

The Diploma in Digital Creativity lets you try lots of things in onecourse. I started out with an

interest in graphic design and, the more I learned, the more I moved towards 3D. I also liked working in a team to combine all of the elements we have learned into acampaign for a television show.

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This information is intended only as a guide. Forinformation specific to each qualification,

visit : www.mediadesignschool.com

General Admission(degrees in 3D animation and visual effects, game

art and media design)` NCEA University Entrance or equivalent, such as

CIE or IB University Entrance ` Recommended: 24 NCEA Credits, Level 3 in

Technology, Art and Design (minimum)

General Admission

(degree in game programming)`

NCEA University Entrance (or equivalent, such asCIE or IB university entrance), plus: ` 14 NCEA Credits, Level 2 Mathematics (minimum) ` Recommended: 24 NCEA Credits, Level 3 in

Science, Technology, Mathematics (minimum)

Special Admission (over age 20) Applicants who do not meet requirementsfor general admission, are age 20 or more, andhave relevant experience and skills may apply forspecial admission, which must be supportedby a professional portfolio or documentedindustry experience.

Discretionary Admission (under age 20) Applicants who do not meet requirements for generaladmission, and are at least 16 and under age 20, mayapply for discretionary admission.

Discretionary admission applicants shouldhave reached a significant level of achievement inNCEA Level 2 or have successfully completed arelevant foundation programme and met literacyand numeracy standards requi red for UniversityEntrance. Each application is assessed on acase-by-case basis.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

English-Language RequirementsMedia Design School expects all students to beproficient in English at an academic level.

All applicants whose first language is not English willbe required to provide evidence of their proficiency inEnglish through IELTS (International English LanguageTesting System) or TOEFL (Test of English as a ForeignLanguage) from an accredited organisation.

To study at Media Design School, degree andgraduate diploma applicants must have an academicIELTS score of at least 6.0 (across all bands), whilediploma applicants require a minimum academicIELTS score of 5.5. A transcript of your results(or certified copy) should be included with yourapplication. IELTS and alternative test results are only

accepted for two years from the examination date. Visit www.ielts.org for further information.

Recognition of Prior LearningRecognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or advancedstanding may be granted to students with prior tertiarytraining and experience relevant to the intendedprogramme of study. Applicants must also providea strong portfolio showing substantial creative andtechnical potential.

The admissions team will recommend a transfer

credit based on academic transcripts, appropriateindustry experience and the applicants ability tocommunicate strong commitment to the intensivenature of the course for which they are applying. RPLmust be requested at the time of application.

Applicants wishing to be considered for RPL forprevious studies at other New Zealand or overseastertiary institutes must provide certified copies ofacademic transcripts. Qualifications completedmore than five years from date of application cannotbe recognised. All photocopied documents (results,transcripts, certificates, etc.) must be certified as trueand correct copies. Documents that have not beencertified will not be accepted.

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A portfolio is a selection of work that shows your talentsand represents you as a creative person. It introduces

your ideas to us and demonstrates that you have thecreative potential to succeed as a student at MediaDesign School.

What to include ` 12-20 examples of your work

` Contents page` Label each page with your name, email, phone

number and intended qualification ` For each work in your portfolio, describe the brief;

the date of completion; media or software used;

and the page number, or the file name or websiteaddress for digital works

How to prepare your portfolio` Each piece of work must be presented individually

on A4 paper. These should be high qualityphotographs, copies or digital scans of your work.

` Clearly label each work with your name. ` Submit all portfolio documents in a plain A4

envelope labeled with your name, intendedqualification and contact details. Secure your pages with a clip, but please do not bind or staple thepages, and do not submit portfolios in clear files.

` Moving image, video, 3D work or other digital assetscan be submitted on DVD, USB memory stick (notethat these will not be returned), or by providing a linkto your online portfolio.

Send in your completed portfolio` By courier or drop off

Media Design School, Media Design Centre, Level16, 92 Albert Street, Auckland CBD 1010 ATTENTION: Admissions

` By post Media Design School, PO Box 5927, WellesleyStreet, Auckland CBD 1010, New Zealand ATTENTION: Admissions

OVERSEAS APPLICANTS ONLY ` Digital versions of works may be submitted to

[email protected] ` Please use A4 pdfs or links to online portfolios where

possible and keep file sizes down ` Include this information in the subject line: First

Name, Last Name, Name of Intended Qualification

IMPORTANT: Due to the high volume of portfolios we receive, we cannot return any materials to you,including DVDs or USB memory sticks.

A few tips` Examples of both traditional art and digital art

should be represented in your portfolio. ` Large images of good resolution help us to evaluate your work.

` Life drawings and/or highly realistic drawings areespecially appreciated for applicants to degrees ingame art, 3D animation and visual effects.

` If you have created a work based on a reference,include the reference image (indicate that it is areference and not your own work).

` For any group work, please explain your individualcontribution to the project on the contents page.

Isaiah Fogalele, 2012

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GENERAL HEADER

Sarah Fi ndlay, 2011

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

To start the application process, allapplicants must complete a Media DesignSchool online application form.

` Apply online www.mediadesignschool .com

Provide supporting documents

Once you have submitted your online application, we will be in touch regarding the supportdocuments required to complete your application.

All applicants must provide: ` A one-page personal letter of intent

` Certified copies of transcripts from schools,tertiary institutes or training courses. Schoolleavers will also need to provide final transcriptsonce they complete their studies

` A certif ied photocopy of your birth cert ificateor valid passport. New Zealand residents mustprovide certified evidence of residency

` Two passport-sized photographs or digital copy

` A relevant portfolio (see page 20)

Some applicants may be asked to provide: ` A detailed Curriculum Vitae of work and

education history

` Reference letters (one for discretionaryadmissions applicants, two for specialadmission applicants)

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` IELTS or equivalent English-language testresults (original transcript or certified copy)

IMPORTANT: We cannot accept documentsthat have not been certified. All photocopieddocuments (results, transcripts, certificates, etc)must be certified as true and correct copies bya Justice of the Peace, Notary Public, police orcertified staff of Media Design School.

Send your application

Courier / Drop Off Media Design SchoolMedia Design Centre, Level 1692 Albert Street, Auckland CBD 1010New Zealand Attention: Admissions

PostMedia Design SchoolPO BOX 5927 Wellesley Street, Auckland CBD 1010New Zealand Attention: Admissions

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For information on policies and procedures, visit: www.mediadesignschool.com/legal/

The review processOnce you have completed the online application form,the Media Design School Admissions Team will contact you to regarding the documents needed to complete your application and next steps.

An interv iew may be required at some stage duringthe admissions review process. This is generallyconducted at Media Design School, but may bearranged using phone or Skype.

When all your documents have been received and your application is complete, it will be reviewed by an Admissions Board made up of admissions officers andfaculty. The Admissions Board assesses your potentialfor the qualification based on the quality of your totalapplication, including portfolio, letter of intent, priorexperience and achievements.

The Admissions Board determines the outcome of your application. Offers of place on the programmeare based on the Admissions Board decision and thenumber of seats available.

Once you are acceptedSuccessful applicants will receive an Offer of Place forthe programme, along with information about enrollingand studying at Media Design School. To reserve yourplace on the programme you will need to confirm yourenrolment by the date specified with your offer of place.

Your offer of place will also include details aroundpayment of tuition and fees.

More information on fees visit:

www.mediadesignschool.com/enrolment/ calendar-and-fees

What if I am waitlisted? We typically receive far more applications fromqualified candidates than we have places for on ourprogrammes. Students who fall just below the very topgroup of applicants, or who submit applications afterthe preferred deadline date, may be put on our wait list.

Students on the wait list still meet the entry criteriaand have the potential to succeed as students at MediaDesign School.

Should places become available on the programme, waitlisted applicants will be given an offer of place.

Payment by Student LoanNew Zealand students are generally able to access astudent loan through StudyLink to pay the fees fortheir qualification.

To secure your place, we recommend that you beginapplying for a student loan through StudyLink as soonas you receive your offer of place from Media DesignSchool. Once the loan application is approved it is paiddirectly to the school.

For more information, visit: www.studylink.govt.nz

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MentoringMedia Design School faculty members are professionaleducators who are equipped with a wealth of knowledgein their specific industries and a passion for teaching.Faculty are available outside of scheduled class time,and within business hours for one-to-one mentoring,feedback and career advice.

Dedicated support A full-time Student Services Manager assists students

before, during and after they study at Media DesignSchool. Student Services organises social activitiesthroughout the year, providing an opportunity forstudents to network outside of class.

Career adviceMedia Design School is often a first point of contact forindustry professionals wanting to fill vacant positions,and our graduates are notified of these employmentopportunities through the alumni network. Forinternational students, the Student Services Managercan provide information on Graduate Job Search visaapplications.

STUDENT SERVICES

Health and counselingThe Student Services Manager can refer students tohealthcare providers and support networks outside ofthe school as required.

Digital libraryStudents have access to a digital library on and offcampus. There is also a range of textbooks andreference material available at the school.

SoftwareMedia Design School provides all students with thehardware and software appropriate for their discipline.Students may also choose to purchase educationalsoftware to facilitate work away from campus. MediaDesign School is a reseller of the most current softwarestudents use and is available to our students atdiscounted educational prices.

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OrientationStudents are introduced to life at Media Design Schoolthrough a range of information sessions, school toursand social activities. It is the perfect opportunity tomeet other students and your faculty before start ingclass.

Student representativesEach class has an elected Student Representative whoattends monthly meetings. The student representativemeetings are used as a forum for sharing ideas, studentfeedback and planning events.

Student experience A range of activities are organised throughout the year for students. These include movie nights, socialsports, photo walks, charity events, exhibitions, skitrips, e-sports and much more. Students can also takeadvantage of workshops or relevant industry events thatare held on campus.

STUDENT LIFE

Soul FoodSoul Food is a series of events held at Media DesignSchool throughout the year celebrating Maori andPacific art and design. Inspirational artists, designersand speakers from a range of disciplines are invitedto speak. The events are free and open to anyoneinterested in attending.

GraduationMedia Design School hosts graduation ceremonies,providing an opportunity for students to receiverecognition of their achievement in front of family, friendsand faculty. Excellence and industry awards are alsopresented during these ceremonies.

AlumniMedia Design School keeps in touch with alumni viaemail, Facebook and LinkedIn. New employment

opportunities and projects are also shared through thealumni network.

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Filip Frisk travelled to NewZealand from Sweden to study 3Danimation at Media Design School.Today he is working at Fluxif inZurich, Switzerland.

Living in New Zealand was ablast nice landscape, wildlifeand beaches really close to you where ever you are. I could spendmy Christmas break on the beach with friends anda guitar. It is a nice contrast to the six-hour-longDecember days and -20 degrees of coldness that Ihave back home.

Once enrolled, international students recieve guidance on settling in from our full-timeStudent Services Manager. Social events are organised throughout the year to give allstudents and opportunity to meet and network with each other.

Originally from Mumbai, India, Aksh Malik completed his studies inanimation in 2011 and then worked asa 3D character animator at Oktobor Animation on Nickelodeon's Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomenesstelevision series.

When I first arr ived in NewZealand it felt like paradise on Earth.Its stunning natural beauty, high quality of li fe, great work-life balance, world class cities, a free economyand a fr iendly, welcoming society are all factors that, inmy opinion, make New Zealand one of the best placesto study, work and live.

NEW TO NEW ZEALAND

Lion Rock, Piha

Learn more about living and studying in Auckland, New Zealand at www.mediadesignschool.com/studynz

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Visa and immigration All non-New Zealand residents require a Student Visa tostudy for programmes over three months.

Your visa will state a specific educational institution,in a specific location. Immigration New Zealand canprovide up-to-date information on the visa requirementsfor your country.

For information visit: www.immigration.govt.nz.

Visa applications Visa applications can take up to 15 weeks to process so itis important to get your application in as early as possible.

To apply for a Student Visa you must first beaccepted onto a Media Design School qualif ication,have paid your tuition fees in full and madearrangements for your accommodation, travel andinsurance (travel and medical).

To apply for a student visa you will need to supply:

` An offer of a place from Media Design School ` Evidence you have paid the course fees (e.g. receipt or

statement of account) ` A completed, signed Application to Study in New

Zealand (NZIS 1012) form (this can be downloadedfrom www.immigration.govt.nz )

` Your passport (this must be valid until at least threemonths past the date you plan to leave New Zealand)

` A recent passport size photograph ` Any other documents or information requested by a visa/immigration officer

` Evidence of your financial support while in NewZealand. This may be a completed FinancialUndertaking for a Student (NZIS 1014) form; orevidence of NZ$15,000 per year (and provision for areturn plane ticket), or you must provide evidence ofNZ$1,000 per month

` If you are a student from Tonga or Samoa you maysupply a Sponsorship Form for Visiting New Zealand(NZIS 1025) for any length of study

Family membersEach family member (spouse and children) must havehis or her own visa. Spouses may be issued a Visitor Visa when accompanying a student on a Student Visa.

Code of Practice for the PastoralCare of International StudentsMedia Design School has agreed to observe and bebound by the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Careof International Students published by the Ministry ofEducation. Copies of the Code are available on requestfrom this institution or from the New Zealand Ministry ofEducation website at www.minedu.govt.nz.

Medical and travel insuranceThe New Zealand government requires that allinternational students have current medical and travelinsurance for the full duration of their planned period ofstudy. Media Design School uses the Southern CrossStudentMax plan as our preferred insurance policy.

On acceptance on to a Media Design Schoolqualification, you will be invoiced for a 12-monthStudentMax policy to be paid at the same time as yourfull course fee.

Should you already have insurance with an overseasprovider, the insurance policy will be assessed by Media

Design School to ensure it meets the cover requirementsoutlined by the Code of Practice. Any policy written in alanguage other than English must be accompanied by atranslated copy. Contact [email protected] a copy of the policy.

Eligibility for health servicesMost international students are not entitled to publiclyfunded health services while in New Zealand. If youreceive medical treatment during your visit, you may beliable for the full costs of the treatment. Full details on

entitlements to publicly funded services are availablethrough the Ministry of Health, and can be viewed at

www.moh.govt.nz.

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Accident insuranceThe Accident Compensation Corporation providesaccident insurance for all New Zealand citizens,residents, and temporary visitors to New Zealand, but you may still be liable for all other medical and relatedcosts. Further information can be viewed on the ACC website at www.acc.co.nz .

International Education Appeal Authority (IEA A)The IEAA is an independent body established to deal with complaints from international students aboutpastoral care aspects of advice and services receivedfrom their educational provider or the providers agents.The IEAA enforces the standards in the Codeof Practice.

You can write to the IEAA at:The International Education Appeal Authority C/- Ministry of EducationPO Box 1666. Wellington 6140, New Zealand

Working in New Zealand

Working part t ime while studyingInternational students can apply to Immigration NewZealand to work part time during your studies. If youare successful in your application, you will be eligibleto work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year. This will be stated on your Student Visa.

Working after graduationIf you are interested in working in New Zealandafter you complete your studies you will need a workpermit. A student without an offer of employment, who successfully completed a qua lification in NewZealand that qualifies for points under the SkilledMigrant Category of Residence Policy, may apply for aGraduate Job Search Work Visa.

You must apply for this work no later than threemonths after the end date of your student permit.Once you have secured employment you can applyfor a post study two-year work permit or the SkilledMigrant Category.

For information visit: www.immigration.govt.nz.

Accommodation

Media Design School does not provide studentaccommodation. However, the Student ServicesManager can assist with information on the variety ofoptions available.

Student accommodation facilities are locatedthroughout the city and many apartments come withbasic furniture including a bed.

If you have any questions about accommodation in Auckland, contact the Student Services Manager.

The Hobbit set tour, Matamata

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