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Media Design School

Auckland, New ZealandSpecialist animation school3D Animation & VFX

Specialist creative-technology school in central Auckland. Offers a three-year Bachelor of Art & Design in 3D Animation & VFX at NZQF Level 7, on campus or online.

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Media Design School

Bachelor of Art & Design - 3D Animation & VFX

BachelorBachelor of Art and Design (3D Animation and Visual Effects)
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Format: On campusClasses, studios and productions meet in person on campus.
Specializations: 3D Animation (3D animation studies concentration) · Animation and VFX (broader degree with animation)
Duration: Three Academic Years
Teaching language: English
Funding: Funding not verified
Tuition: NZD 12,123 per academic year · Domestic students · Year 1, 2027 start d
Deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Offerings we reviewed but do not list

This directory lists animation degrees at bachelor's, master's and doctoral level. These offerings were checked against official pages and fall outside that scope (for example short courses, certificates, minors or degrees in which animation is not a verified central component).
  • NZ Certificate in Arts and Design (foundation) (NZ Certificate)18-week foundation certificate, not a degree.Source: mediadesignschool.com · verified October 14, 2026

Recognition and degree-awarding status

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Qualification level and framework

  • NZQF (as published by the school): The degree is published as NZQF Level 7 with 420 credits.Source: mediadesignschool.com · verified October 14, 2026

Facilities and student showcases

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Verified facilities

  • On-campus computers and softwareHardware and software required in class are provided on campus for the 3D Animation & Visual Effects programme.Source: mediadesignschool.com · verified October 14, 2026

Institution

Official name
Media Design School
Also known as
MDS; Media Design School at Strayer
Country and city
Auckland, New Zealand
Institution type
Specialist animation school
Control
Not verified
Address
10 Madden Street, Central Auckland (Main entrance on Tiramarama Way), Auckland, New Zealand
Source: mediadesignschool.com · verified October 14, 2026
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Sources

Last verified October 14, 2026. Program facts, their sources and verification dates are on each program page.
  1. mediadesignschool.com/courses/3d-animation-vfx-courses-degrees — Official program page, verified October 14, 2026
  2. mediadesignschool.com/courses/postgraduate-studies/graduate-diploma-creative-technologies-3d-animati — Official program page, verified October 14, 2026
  3. mediadesignschool.com/courses/undergraduate-studies/bachelor-art-design-3d-animation-vfx — Official program page, verified October 14, 2026
  4. mediadesignschool.com/student-life/course-materials — Official program page, verified October 14, 2026

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