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James Robertson

Lead Compositor

Masters of Reality

If you know you want to work in VFX, Media Design School is a no-brainer. They'll set you up with all the tools you need to springboard into the industry and you'll make so many friends and connections along the way.

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Jason Barnes

Motion Designer

TVNZ

I heard a lot of great things first-hand from MDS alumni, and I found everything to be true – the faculty are super passionate and will go out of their way to support you, the course is structured to get you ready for the industry and the project briefs are exciting and prepare you with fundamental skills and experiences to get you started.

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Datacom

When I was looking for an institution for a design degree, MDS held the best reputation in digital media design, and I found out the reasons why during my MDS life.

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Michaela Tracey-O’Connell

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The Master of Design helped me reconnect with the kind of work I find most meaningful, and trust my creative direction.

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Melody Renaud

Founder
Blob Collective

Find your community early, reach out when you need help, and say yes to new experiences - you never know where they might lead.

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Phoebe Chetwynd-Talbot

Copywriter
DDB

MDS is the only place that gives you real world experience while you’re studying. It’s an intense environment that properly sets you to thrive in the industry.

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Māori and Pasifika Success Coach
Media Design School

As a Pacific student, I felt encouraged to explore my identity in my work.. It wasn’t always easy - I didn’t always know how to express my culture visually - but that challenge helped me grow. It made me dig deeper, reconnect with my family, and build a stronger sense of who I am.

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Jason Lear

Current Student
Media Design School

I must admit there was some concern about my age before I joined Media Design School as a mature student. I was unsure if I would be accepted. I needn't have worried; my cohort have been great, friendly and accepting.

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Rawinder Singh

Founder
Revo Tech

The most valuable part of my time at Media Design School wasn’t just learning about AI – it was learning how to apply it. In the Bachelor of Software Engineering (AI), I gained crucial technical skills, like building AI models, developing computer vision systems, and understanding natural language processing. But MDS did something unique: every project was focused on solving real-world problems, which taught me to think beyond code and algorithms. We weren’t just learning theory; we were building solutions.

Bachelor of Software Engineering - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
A scene from Rings of Power created by James Robertson and team at Masters of Reality

James Robertson

Lead Compositor
Masters of Reality

If you know you want to work in VFX, Media Design School is a no-brainer. They'll set you up with all the tools you need to springboard into the industry and you'll make so many friends and connections along the way.

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Nani Parlapalli is an International alumni of Media Design School, who now works at JIX Reality Ltd

Narayana Parlapalli

Senior 3D Generalist and UI/UX Designer
JIX Reality Ltd.

My favourite part of studying at MDS was its practical approach and vibrant community. With ample resources and diverse perspectives, I thrived in an environment where skill exchange and collaboration were the norm.

Graduate Diploma of Creative Technologies
Léon Bristow graduated from Media Design School's Graduate Diploma of Creative Advertising in 2021

Léon Bristow

Junior Art Director
Colenso BBDO

Media Design School was perfect preparation for the industry. The class is treated like an agency, and we are given real industry briefs as part of the curriculum.

Graduate Diploma of Creative Advertising
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