2026 ceremony:

Thursday, 30th April

 

Get ready for the best and last day at MDS

Everything you need to know in preparation for the ceremony:

Registration: Those eligible to graduate will receive an official invitation to their personal email account MDS has on file with a link to register in early 2026 (date TBC). Registrations will close two weeks before the ceremony. Under no circumstances can we accept late registrations. Please contact events@mediadesignschool.com with any inquiries.

2026 graduation will have two ceremonies: one at 11am and one at 5pm. Please see below for your programme's ceremony time:

11am5pm
New Zealand Certificate in Digital Media and Design (DMD)Bachelor of Art and Design (3D Animation & VFX)
Digital Creativity Foundation ProgrammeBachelor of Media Design
Bachelor of Creative Technologies (Game Art)Graduate Diploma of Creative Advertising
Bachelor of Software Engineering (Game Programming)Graduate Diploma of Creative Technologies
Bachelor of Software Engineering: Artificial Intelligence 
Postgraduate Certificate in Design 
Postgraduate Diploma in Design 
Master of Design 

Tickets: Each graduate will receive a set number of complimentary tickets. Additional guest tickets will become available once registrations close only if more seating is available.

Gowning: A link to order Academic Regalia will be provided in the invitation email, which you will be expected to bring to wear to the ceremony. It will be your responsibility to return it.

Photography: A link to pre-book a session with the photographer will be provided in the invitation email. 

Photography includes:

♦ 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.

♦ Stage photographs - no booking required

Event guide: You will receive your pre-event guide 1 week and 1 day before via email.

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