Bachelor of Design (Communication) in Christchurch New Zealand | Otago Polytechnic

Otago Polytechnic | Christchurch New Zealand
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD 25,000
(c. USD14,865)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Visual communication specialists craft messages through imagery. In this practical program, you'll master the art of conveying narratives using static visuals, motion graphics, written content, and digital interfaces. You'll acquire professional competencies through experiential learning, applying them to real-world initiatives that promote beneficial societal and ecological transformations.

Focus areas include:

Typography and graphic composition
Character creation and animated storytelling
User experience in gaming
Game interface aesthetics
Three-dimensional modeling and environment creation
Interactive storytelling and game plots
Digital interface and application development
Cinematic arts and still imagery, or
Strategic visual content for social platforms.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

To enter Otago Polytechnic's undergraduate certificates, diplomas and degrees, you need to have achieved a secondary school qualification that is equivalent to New Zealand's NCEA levels (National Certificate of Educational Achievement).
Overall Academic IELTS 6.0 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years)
Writing band 6.0
Speaking band 6.0
Reading band 5.5
Listening band 5.5, OR

Tuition NZD 25,000

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