Bachelor of Design (Motion Design) in Christchurch New Zealand | Ara Institute of Canterbury

Ara Institute of Canterbury | Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD 25,000
(c. USD14,598.3)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Unleash your imagination and creative talents in the fast-paced world of motion design.
Motion design is an innovative discipline that merges artistic expression, technical skills, and narrative techniques. It provides a platform for creative exploration, enabling you to fuse artistic vision with modern technology. From conceptualization to animation, it's a rewarding process of transforming ideas into captivating visual works.

Fueled by technological advancements, motion design is a constantly developing field that presents endless learning opportunities. You'll explore innovative tools and methods, continuously expanding creative possibilities.

Fundamentally, motion design involves storytelling through animated visuals. Throughout this program, you'll master the art of developing engaging narratives that resonate with viewers, whether you're communicating brand identity, clarifying intricate concepts, or stirring emotions through animation.

You'll acquire sought-after skills applicable to various sectors including advertising, digital marketing, media production, and educational content. Potential projects might involve designing attention-grabbing commercials, intuitive digital interfaces, or stunning cinematic visual effects.

This program opens doors to a career where you can shape powerful stories, collaborate across multiple industries, showcase your artistic voice, and drive creative innovation. It's an exciting path that converts your concepts into breathtaking visual creations that challenge expectations and leave lasting impressions on viewers.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

University Entrance: NCEA Level 3 (60 credits at level 3 and 20 credits at level 2 or higher) which must include 14 credits at Level 3 in each of three approved* subjects and:

Literacy* - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of 5 credits in reading, 5 credits in writing,
Numeracy* - 10 credits at Level 1 or above (specified achievement standards, or unit standards 26623, 26626, 26627)
OR a qualification on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework at Level 4 or above in a related discipline.

Due to Covid-19 disruption, if you studied and achieved NCEA Level 3 during 2020, you only need 12 credits per Level 3 subject (i.e. total of 36 credits). Literacy and Numeracy requirements remain the same

If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA (e.g. International Baccalaureate, Cambridge Examination), Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency.

If you have undertaken examinations other than NCEA eg International Baccalaureate Cambridge Examination Ara will assess your qualification for academic entry equivalency
Overall IELTS 6.0 Academic - 5.5 Listening, 5.5 Reading, 5.5 Writing, 5.5 Speaking, TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) - Score of 60 (with a writing score of 18)

Tuition NZD 25,000

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