At Media Design School, industry alignment is at the heart of everything we do.
Through our close connections with the creative industries in New Zealand and abroad, we’re able to produce graduates who are armed with both the technical expertise and essential soft skills needed to land their dream jobs and excel from day one.
Our valuable industry partnerships ensure that our courses are aligned with the latest industry standards and mirror the challenges and successes that are faced by a typical graphic designer, animator, developer, or creative director on a daily basis.
To date, we are the only school in New Zealand to have partnered with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe’s PlayStation First Academic Development Programme. In 2016 we also became Unity Technology’s first and only Training and Certification Partner in New Zealand and in 2022 we became officially certified by Houdini.
To celebrate Matariki and to encourage careers for rangitahi in the creative space, Media Design School partnered with Spark to create some amazing projects to inspire and delight.
MDS x Adobe Creative Campus
The Adobe Creative Campus programme has recognised Media Design School for its commitment to equipping students with essential digital skills, ensuring your success in your studies and future careers.
As an Adobe Creative Campus institution, all MDS students will receive access to Adobe Express, providing you with the tools to gain a creative edge – whether that’s for creating compelling content or mastering presentations.
Our work with industry
Media Design School’s industry partnerships include:
