Bachelor of Media Design (Graphic, Motion, Interactive)

Bachelor of Media Design specialising in Graphic Design will teach you how to communicate using text, images, and form to make visual connections and craft ideas into meaningful interactions. A Bachelor of Media Design specialising in Interactive Design prepares you for the technical demands of the web design and mobile development industries. 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, so that you have the experience and evidence of working to a variety of client briefs.

For applicants over 20 years of age may have the above requirements waived by the Admissions Board if they can demonstrate suitable experience. For students who have English as a second language, a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent is required.

Media Design School at Strayer (MDS) is New Zealand’s specialist creative technology school, offering industry-connected programmes across advertising, design, animation, VFX, game development, IT and artificial intelligence. Located in Auckland, MDS combines hands-on learning with real-world industry experience to prepare students for careers in fast-evolving creative and technology industries. MDS was ranked the #4 Design School in the world in the World Brand Design Society Best Design Education Rankings 2025-26, and ranked #1 in New Zealand and among the Top 20 animation schools globally by Animation Career Review 2025.