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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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Rainbite

Communication in a team environment is so important to having a team that works together and has minimal conflict.

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Motion Designer
Warner Bros

the best life advice I could give [to anyone considering studying Motion Design] is to challenge yourself. Set yourself a limit and proceed to pass it each time.

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Creative Team
72andSunny

This is a job you choose if you want to work hard because you love it, and you want to make something awesome. It’s fun, and rewarding, but if you want to go home at 5pm and switch off – well, it’s just not that kind of job!

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Vfx compositor
Park Road Post Production

If you want to get into this field, find something that motivates you and focus on achieving that. Is it your name on the credits of a blockbuster? Working with local filmmakers? Whatever it is, there will be a steep learning curve so you will need determination and motivation.

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Assistant Technical Director
Weta Digital

Every day your work ethic is noticed by your peers and colleagues. Managing your social graces and personal habits is as much a part of studying as the learning part.

Bachelor of Art & Design - 3D Animation & VFX
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