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Fresh and 'in the moment', our blog keeps you in the loop with the vitality and quality of work from our students, and the thoughts and observations of our design experts.
Graduate turns graphic design into fashion design
A common theme among Media Design School graduates – perhaps because they’re generally such passionate and driven people – is to start up their own companies.
I’m not talking about creating companies to base freelance work off (and to secure some fairly attractive IRD perks) but rather companies that have a tangible product. That people see, touch and hopefully, buy.
- Filed under: Graphics
Cool as Craft
Jessica Whiting likes to keep busy, and since graduating from Media Design School with a Diploma of Graphic Design she has certainly been doing that.
Along with organising the inaugural Auckland Art & Craft Fair and finishing the design and layout of a new sock knitting book Blendy Knits Jessica has launched a brand new website, Foxes.
- Filed under: Graphics
Siggraph success for Media Design School tutor
New Zealand students looking for the best animation school need look no further than Media Design School, where 3D Course Leader James Cunningham has recently scooped the prestigious SIGGRAPH Jury Award for his stunning CGI drama Poppy at the Electronic Theatre in SIGGRAPH 2010’s Computer Animation Festival. Poppy is the first ever New Zealand short film to receive a SIGGRAPH award.
- Filed under: General, 3D Animation
SP10 and Media Design School
Semi-Permanent 2010 (SP10), New Zealand’s largest annual design gathering and the only event of its kind in Australasia, has kicked off in Auckland (on 20 August 2010) with Media Design School one of the principal sponsors.
- Filed under: Graphics
Texturing with Attitude
Inspired by the look and "feel of a trailor for a 1970's Grindhouse style film", recent Diploma of 3D Computer Animation graduate Thomas Martin has produced a modelling and texturing reel with visceral and cinematic attitude.
- Filed under: 3D Animation
Using social media to add spark to your campaign
Auckland City Mission are a charity always in need of donations and support, but unlike other charities who rely solely on the annual street collection, these guys get interesting and always come up with an engaging, fun way for people to get involved. Their 2010 Winter Appeal has just kicked off, and with the use of Social Media - and a little help from their friends - they're set to gain donations from a whole new set of Aucklanders.
- Filed under: Creative Advertising
Sweet 3D Short
Recent Media Design School Diploma of 3D Computer Animation graduate Jay McDaniel has produced a piece of work as his final production which is just so hands-down cute, you can't get it out of your head.
- Filed under: 3D Animation
The AdSchool students take out Student Newspaper Awards
Last Thursday night saw the advertising industry celebrate creative use of newspapers, with the Newspaper Ad of the Year Awards. As well as awarding industry on the night, advertising students went head to head for the Student Newspaper Ad of the Year and the Student Topical Ad of the Year.
- Filed under: Creative Advertising
The value in quality design
Are financial pressures and other circumstances draining the skill level in New Zealand graphic design?
- Filed under: Graphics
Innovate or Die
Christchurch company Motim are becoming the go-to guys for overseas clients wanting cutting edge technology. The bright sparks behind the work are unassuming and have a confidence in their ability that many Kiwis could learn from.
- Filed under: General