Bachelor of Design (Motion Design)

Summary

Harness your imagination and creativity and channel towards a career in the dynamic field of motion design.

This programme aims to develop you as an independent animator/film maker or concept artist. Core skills taught include design strategies, digital drawing, 3D modelling and animation, videography, sound design, post-production, motion graphics and concept art. In addition, you'll choose three courses from a range of electives, which will enable you to develop complementary skills in particular areas of interest.

As well as studio courses, you'll complete a group of core courses in academic subjects. These include both professional and contextual studies, which will give you developed communication skills, a background in the history and sociology of creative practices, insights into contemporary professional ethics and some business skills.

Career Opportunities

This programme will prepare you for a variety of roles including:

• digital animator
• game designer
• digital lighting rigger
• videographer
• motion graphic designer
• concept artist
• digital model maker

Study Pathways

Graduates may choose to enrol in a wide range of programmes including postgraduate study including:

• Bachelor of Media Arts (Honours) (Wintec)
• MFA (University of Canterbury)
• PGDipFA (Massey)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Art and Design (AUT)