Are you in Year 11, 12 or 13 and wondering what to do after high school?
Come to Media Design School at Strayer (MDS) and Find Your Fit in the world of digital design and technology.
Explore two creative career paths through hands-on workshops in:
- 3D Animation & VFX
- Game Art
- Game Programming
- Interactive Design
- Artificial Intelligence
- Information Technology
🕘 Choose two workshops — one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
What to Expect
Fun, immersive and beginner-friendly sessions.
Learn from experienced MDS faculty in a supportive environment.
No prior knowledge required.
Each session runs for 2 hours, with a lunch break in between. Lunch isn't provided, but light refreshments will be available.
Workshop Options (Pending Confirmation)
🎨 Bachelor of Media Design: Digital Design
Create interactive digital experiences using beginner-friendly tools. Guided by our Bachelor of Media Design faculty, this hands-on session introduces students to the exciting world of UX and interactive design. No materials or experience needed.
🖋️ Bachelor of Art & Design (3D Animation & VFX)
Option A: Dive into Digital Sculpting with ZBrush
Learn the basics of 3D sculpting with ZBrush:
- Find out about beginner sculpting techniques
- Add realistic detail to your models
- Transform ideas into sculptural reality
- See how these skills apply in VFX and film
Option B: Character Design Workshop
Explore techniques of character design:
- Learn the fundamentals of character design
- Practice techniques for creating characters
- Find out how to convey story through character design
🎮 Bachelor of Creative Technologies (Game Art)
Game Asset Creation
Design low-poly 3D props that could be used in real game engines. Ideal for those interested in concept art, 3D modelling, and game environments.
🕹️ Bachelor of Software Engineering (Game Programming)
Simple Game Creation
Build a basic game using a 3D engine while exploring:
- Core programming logic
- Gameplay design principles
No prior coding required.
🤖 Bachelor of Software Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)
Create your own chatbot using natural language processing. This session introduces you to the world of AI in a creative and accessible way — no coding experience necessary!
💻 Bachelor of Information Technology (IT)
Cybersecurity Workshop
Learn how to protect yourself online through hands-on cybersecurity challenges. Get to grips with ethical hacking, online safety, and digital defence.
Workshop Schedule:
| Time | Activity |
| 9.30-10am | Registration (Level One) |
| 10am-12pm | Morning Workshops |
| - Interactive Design (Bachelor of Media Design) 1.06 | |
| - Digital Sculpting with ZBrush (3D Animation & VFX) 2.03 | |
| - Game Asset Creation (Game Art) 4.08 | |
| - Simple Game Creation (Game Programming) 4.09 | |
| - Cybersecurity (Information Technology) 4.10 | |
| 12-12.30pm | Lunch (BYO lunch, refreshments provided) |
| 12.30-2.30pm | Afternoon Workshops |
| - Interactive Design (Bachelor of Media Design) 1.06 | |
| - Character Design (3D Animation & VFX) 2.03 | |
| - Game Asset Creation (Game Art) 4.08 | |
| - Simple Game Creation (Game Programming) 4.09 | |
| - Build a Bot (Artificial Intelligence) 4.01 |
