Take the next step towards a career in Gaming, Animation, IT, AI, Advertising, or Design.
Saturday 29th August 2026 | 10am – 2pm
At Media Design School at Strayer (MDS), you'll be in the best place to build a foundation you can use to propel yourself into an exciting creative career.
Come along to our Open Day and find out why MDS is ranked #1 Animation School in New Zealand¹ and #4 in the World for Design Education². You will meet our friendly and experienced faculty, and explore the studio-like learning environment and state-of-the-art tech.
Feel free to bring along your portfolio (on a USB or device), so our team can review it with you and provide valuable insights to help your application stand out.
See the schedule below so you don't miss a session!
Only students interested in studying at MDS need to RSVP. Accompanying friends and whānau do not need to RSVP.
Schedule*
| Time | Sessions |
| 10.15am-11am | |
| Foundation Studies | |
| Bachelor of Software Engineering: Artificial Intelligence | |
| 11.30am-12.15pm | |
| Bachelor of Art and Design (3D Animation & VFX) | |
| Bachelor of Information Technology |
| Graduate Diploma of Creative Technologies | |
| Postgraduate Courses in Design | |
| 12.45pm-1.30pm | |
| Bachelor of Media Design (Graphic, Motion, UI/UX) | |
Bachelor of Creative Technologies (Game Art) & Bachelor of Software Engineering (Game Programming) | |
| Graduate Diploma of Creative Advertising |
| Time | Drop-in Sessions |
All Day 10am-2pm | Portfolio Review and Q&A: Foundation Studies |
| Portfolio Review and Q&A: Bachelor of Media Design (Graphic, Motion, UI/UX) |
| Portfolio Review and Q&A: Bachelor of Art and Design (3D Animation & VFX) |
| Film Viewing |
| Portfolio Review and Q&A: Bachelor of Creative Technologies (Game Art) & Bachelor of Software Engineering (Game Programming) |
| Enrolment Booth |
*Locations for each presentation will be updated closer to the event.
Please note: There is no onsite parking. View nearby carparks here or access bus service information here.
References:
¹ Animation Careers Review 2019-2026: https://www.animationcareerreview.com/articles/new-zealand-animation-school-options
² World Brand Design Society Best Design Education Rankings 2025-26: https://worldbranddesign.com/
