Media Design School in downtown Auckland, New Zealand, has forged an enviable international reputation for producing outstanding professionals for the creative industries. People come from all over the globe to attend our media design courses, and the student populous is a very multicultural one.

Teaching industry-standard skills and knowledge, Media Design School’s highly relevant, industry integrated and production-orientated qualifications (undergraduate and graduate) enable you a smooth journey to stimulating and specific careers within the creative technologies and digital content sectors.

Media Design School is a strong performer in international awards and competitions – we’ve collected over 180 awards in the last decade. We put this down to the vibrant and energetic creative culture instilled by the industry practitioners we’ve brought onboard as leaders and tutors.

Industry integration is one thing that’s always been at the heart of the Media Design School philosophy. It’s why all our courses have been developed and reviewed by industry professionals, the same people who help with mentoring, lecturing and grading student work.

To stand out above the rest, you need to have the right attitude. One that makes you work harder, dream harder and always be on the lookout for something new and exciting. It’s something we ask not just from our students, but from ourselves as the people who keep Media Design School going.

That’s why our ideology is to provide real-life scenarios and challenges to our students, keep up-to-date with the latest industry happenings and give you the skills and learning you need to dive into a career once you leave our hallowed doors.

How do we do it? Officially, we provide you with “essential industry capability in a critical timeframe”. Yeah, heavy stuff. What that really means is it’s going to be intense – we push you with hands-on training in the latest technology and trends, with plenty of deadlines and live briefs along the way. You’ll need to juggle multiple projects, manage your time and go the extra mile to come out with best creative result. We try to make our courses as true to life as possible, so that you’ll come out with that essential edge on the competition.