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Postrgraduate Diploma of Computer Graphic Design

This is a one year course that encourages independent study in an area design students have selected. Self directed research and assigned projects are used to develop an individually negotiated course of study that will provide the opportunity to broaden students’ understanding of the design profession and expose them to current thinking and research methodologies.


Entry Requirements:
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design degree at Wanganui School of Design or recognised by the Wanganui School of Design other educational programmes equivalent to the Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design or work related study or experience equivalent to the Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design degree.


Programme Duration: 1 Year full time


Qualification: Post Graduate Diploma of Computer Graphic Design


In addition to a comprehensive résumé, students will be required to submit:

  1. A portfolio of at least 20 pieces of work. All portfolios are required to include a variety of original, developmental and finished work. Work may be submitted as photographs, slides or videotape. Multimedia work may be submitted in digital form on disk.
  2. Essays or written papers that demonstrate the candidate’s ability to communicate and analyse topics of research.
  3. Three letters of recommendation or reference, preferably from colleagues, lecturers or employers.
  4. Official transcripts of past study.
International students must have suitable proof of English language proficiency. A minimum score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or (IELTS) 6.0 is desired.*Please refer to General Entry Requirements for detail application procedures.
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