At Media Design School, we can make your dreams of finding a career in Gaming, Animation, Coding, IT, AI, Advertising, or Design, a reality
Saturday, August 16th 2025 l 10am - 2pm
With our friendly and experienced faculty, a studio-like learning environment, and state-of-the-art tech you'll be in the best place to build a foundation you can use to propel yourself into an exciting creative career. Come visit our Open Day and see for yourself why Media Design School is New Zealand’s most awarded tertiary provider of creative and digital technology qualifications.
If you want to bring along your portfolio (on a USB or device), our team will provide a review to let you know if you're ready to apply or give you advice if there's anything you need to add.
See the schedule below so you don't miss a session!
Please note, booking is only for students interested in studying at MDS. You don't need to register accompanying family members.
Schedule
Session One: 10.15am
| Programme | Where |
| Digital Creativity Foundation | Kupe Room (Level 1) |
Bachelor of Software Engineering: Artificial Intelligence | Innovation Hub (Level 4) |
Session Two: 11.30am
| Programme | Where |
| Bachelor of Art and Design (3D Animation & VFX) | Kupe Room (Level 1) |
| Bachelor of Information Technology | Innovation Hub (Level 4) |
| Graduate Diploma of Creative Technologies | Akomanga 4.05 |
| Postgraduate Courses in Design | Innovation Hub (Level 3) |
Session Three: 12.45pm
| Programme | Where |
| Bachelor of Media Design | Kupe Room (Level 1) |
Bachelor of Creative Technologies (Game Art) & Bachelor of Software Engineering (Game Programming) | Innovation Hub (Level 4) |
| Graduate Diploma of Creative Advertising | Innovation Hub (Level 3) |
All day drop-in sessions
| What | When | Where |
| Portfolio Review and Q&A | Digital Creativity Foundation Programme | 10am-2pm | LAB 1.04 (Level 1) |
Portfolio Review and Q&A | Bachelor of Media Design (Graphic, Interactive and Motion Design) | 10am-2pm
| Library (Level 1) |
Portfolio Review and Q&A | Bachelor of Art & Design (3D Animation & Visual Effects) | 10am-2pm | Akomanga 4.06 (Level 4) |
| Film Viewing | 10am-2pm | Games Room 4.07 (Level 4) |
| Portfolio Review and Q&A | Game Art & Game Programming | 10am-2pm
| LAB 4.02 (Level 4) |
| Enrolment Booth | 10am-2pm | Student Kitchen (Level 1) |
Unfortunately, we do not have onsite parking but please find nearby carparks here or link bus service information.
