Communication Design

Study Communication Design and use your creativity and vision to convey original and exciting ideas. As a Designer, you will learn to express information in a visual way and develop a voice and style that brings ideas to life.

 

Learn how to present ideas and stories creatively and effectively to become highly sought after by employers. You will find yourself immersed in an innovative and supportive environment that allows you to engage in real-world projects, develop your own design identity, and work in a design team. You will also be able to take advantage of our strong international relationships, award-winning teaching expertise, and first-rate facilities.

The biggest point of difference at Otago Polytechnic is our real-world approach to learning. The experience you’ll gain on industry projects can be used to create your portfolio. You will leave work-ready, with the skills to seamlessly transition from study to employment within the industry.

Communication Design qualifications

Art, Design

Begin to build the skills and degree-level portfolio you need to apply for our Bachelor of Design (Communication), Bachelor of Design (Fashion), Bachelor of Design (Product) or Bachelor of Visual Arts. A negotiated pathway towards the Bachelor of Architectural Studies may also be possible. This programme will also prepare you for a junior role in a creative workplace.

Duration

17 Weeks Full-time

2 Years Part-time

Delivery

On campus

Location

Dunedin

Career potential

Entry-level roles, Further tertiary study , Junior Designer

Art, Design

Learn how to be creative on the computer. Build the skills and degree-level portfolio you need to apply for our Bachelor of Design (Communication) or prepare for a junior role in a creative digital workplace. A negotiated pathway towards the New Zealand Diploma in Photography (Level 6), Bachelor of Architectural Studies or Bachelor of Visual Arts may also be possible.

Duration

17 Weeks Full-time

2 Years Part-time

Delivery

On campus

Location

Dunedin

Career potential

Entry-level roles, Further tertiary study

Design, Information Technology

Learn how to craft ideas and tell stories through still and moving images, text, sound, and interactive media. You will develop industry-ready skills during this hands-on programme and have the chance to practise these during community and client-driven projects that focus on positive social and environmental change. In year one, you’ll study a broad range of different media to discover where your strengths lie before choosing your speciality for years two and three.

Duration

3 Years Full-time

6 Years Part-time

Delivery

On campus

Location

Dunedin

Career potential

Animator, Art Director, Brand Strategy & Management, Character Designer, Creative Director, Design Project Manager, Design Researcher, Exhibition Designer, Experience Designer (UX Designer), Filmmaker, Game Artist or Animator, Game Designer, Game Publishing, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Interface Designer (UI Designer), Level Designer, Narrative Designer, Packaging Designer, Photographer, Web Designer

Design

Add a specialist area (Communication, Fashion or Product Design) to your existing degree, or if you are a professional designer or practitioner, develop practical skills and studio project experience to build your existing knowledge.

Duration

1 Year Full-time

2 Years Part-time

Delivery

On campus

Location

Dunedin

Career potential

Brand Designer, Fashion Designer, Product Designer

Design

If you have already achieved excellence in your undergraduate degree, this postgraduate qualification is a great opportunity to extend and deepen your knowledge and understanding of design research methods and professional design practice. Graduates of this programme will be well prepared for further postgraduate study or employment in a design creative lead role.

Duration

1 Year Full-time

2 Years Part-time

Delivery

On campus

Location

Dunedin

Career potential

Creative Lead, Digital Artist, Senior Designer, Visual Effects, Web Designer

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