Digital Creativity Foundation Programme

We know it’s hard to make big decisions about your future, which is why our Digital Creativity Foundation programme covers a little bit of everything from the worlds of creative and digital design. Immerse yourself in the creative arts community while discovering your passion for game development, post-production and visual effects for film, animation, or graphic, motion, web or mobile design. With background knowledge in each discipline, this course will prepare you to apply to any of our exciting degree programmes. Digital creativity is a broad term used to describe ideas brought to life on digital mediums. It involves using the latest digital tools, software, and technology to present creative new ideas within a digital context. Digital creativity is highly sought after in sectors like the arts, advertising, game design, film making and more.

Want a taste of what it will be like working in the fields of creative and digital technologies Our Digital Creativity Foundation programme offers exactly the introduction you'll need. You'll be working in a studio-like environment and will become accustomed to deadlines, managing and collaborating on projects, and presenting your ideas. Whether you aspire to work in game art and development, post production and visual effects for film, animation, or the fields of graphic, motion, or web and mobile design, the Digital Creativity Foundation programme of study aims to prepare school leavers or adult learners who can demonstrate introductory skills and experience in design for Media Design School’s Bachelor degree programmes or for employment in entry level roles in the creative industries.

All applicants need to provide: NCEA Level 2 (or International equivalent); Candidates without NCEA Level 2 (or international equivalent) will be assessed by the Programme Co-ordinator

International students must be at least 18 years of age and have an IELTS score of 5.5 - or equivalent, with no band score lower than 5.