Energy drinks are great to recharge and help with our focus, giving us that ping that we all need to get through the day. And what about creating a new brand of energy drinks from scratch?
One of the New Zealand ad industry's biggest nights was held on February 27 - the 2009 Axis Awards. Our graduates were there in force, picking up 32 awards between 14 people. A whole raft of Gold, Silver and Bronze awards were given to the grads, for work in a whole range of categories. Congratulations everyone!
Ever wanted to participate in one of those random events organised by strangers via mobile phone/facebook/email/ twitter? Here's your chance!
Free huggers, game and comic books characters roaming around, and an unexpected encounter with Guillermo Del Toro, Armageddon last weekend was certainly an experience to remember.
The Laboratory Animal, a short made by Mark Smith (currently working for Weta Productions) during his time studying 3D Computer Animation at MDS in 2006, has been selected for competition in the Student Competition category for the 2009 Melbourne International Animation Festival (MIAF).
Nick Cave's soundsuits have been described in the Boston Phoenix as “lavish, strange, beautifully-crafted outfits resembling mash-ups of African tribal ceremonial dress, Ku Klux Klan robes, Roman Catholic clergy vestments, yetis, Star Wars aliens, plumed and sequined carnival costumes, and fabulous drag queen gowns.”
The exciting new media initiative, the yMedia Challenge is back for another year with a new and improved format. Register a team to give back to the community while boosting your CV, and making valuable contacts through the experience.
"Monsters most definitely occupy my mind and drawings the majority of the time. There was a phase where I thought I should diversify but then decided to just embrace them. Monsters are neat." Read about Kiwi illustrator Tom Robinson here.
Media Design School will be at the Armageddon Expo in Wellington this weekend (April 4-5). Come along to say hi and hear more about what we offer, we look forward to seeing you there!