Graduation

The event guide for the day will be sent after the RSVPs have closed. However, the usual routine for the day is: 

Registration: Graduating students and their families may register at this stage, however guests will need to wait until after rehearsal to enter the theatre. 

Gowning: You are expected to bring your regalia to wear to the ceremony. Academic Dress Hire will be there on the day to offer assistance, or extra regalia if needed. If you did not purchase regalia ahead of time, you will need to purchase it on the day.

Coat check: All graduating students are required to leave any belongings with friends, family or in the coat check. To prevent accidents while students walk up to the stage, only mobile phones are allowed to be held during the ceremony. 

Rehearsal: After registration closes, all students are required to go to the theatre where important information about the ceremony will be provided. No guests are allowed in the theatre at this time. 

Guest entry: After rehearsal has finished all guests are allowed to enter the theatre and take their seats. There are no allocated seats. If your guest(s) require wheelchair or special access requirements, please let us know in advance so we can offer them assistance on the day.

Ceremony: The ceremony will take about 2 hours. Out of respect to your fellow graduating students, we ask that all attendees please stay in the theatre until the end of the ceremony. 

Light refreshments and photography: After the ceremony, complimentary drinks and canapés will be provided in the foyer to graduates and their guests.

A professional photographer will be available on the day and will take a photo of the graduate receiving their degree and be available for further photos before and after the ceremony. 

Stage photographs at the moment of capping (pre-booking not required) 

♦ Mini Portrait Sessions; Including 1 individual and 2 family photographs, 2-3 minutes long. Drop-ins on the day are welcome, however preference is given to bookings and are subject to availability.

♦ An email will be sent to you after the conclusion of the graduation ceremony, including a link to purchase the stage and mini portrait session photographs online.

Where do I purchase my Graduation’s professional photos? 

All graduation ceremony professional pictures will be available the week following graduation.

An email with the link to the provider of the professional pictures will be sent to your email address where you received the graduation invitation. You will be able to purchase your pictures using that link. 

How do I sign up for the Alumni program? 

Join our Alumni network here

Where can I request copies of my academic documents? 

Email studentadmin@mediadesignschool.com for copies of your academic documents.