Media Design School at Strayer
The mission of Media Design School at Strayer (MDS) is to transform the lives of our students by equipping them with the creative, technical, and strategic tools needed to excel in the global digital and design industries. We prepare graduates to become innovative thinkers, skilled practitioners, and future leaders in their fields.
Founded in 1998, MDS was established to meet the growing demand for highly capable professionals in disciplines such as 3D Animation & Visual Effects, Game Development, Artificial Intelligence, Graphic and Motion Design, Creative Advertising, and UX/UI Design.
Our programs are designed to provide students with a strong, balanced, and integrated foundation across creative technologies. Building on that foundation, students develop advanced skills through immersive, project-based learning guided by award-winning faculty and industry mentors. The curriculum blends global best practices with the latest tools and techniques, ensuring graduates are prepared to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving creative economy.
MDS is a registered and accredited Private Training Establishment (PTE) under the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and a signatory to the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students, reflecting our commitment to student wellbeing and support.
All qualifications offered by MDS are registered on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF), ensuring they meet nationally recognised standards and are aligned with industry needs.
In its most recent External Evaluation and Review (EER) conducted by NZQA in September 2022, Media Design School received the highest possible ratings:
- Highly Confident in educational performance
- Highly Confident in capability in self-assessment
Additional information about MDS’s strategic plans and performance, EER Category 1, our Code of Practice, Learner Success Plan, Tāngata Māori + Pacific Peoples Matawhānui / Vision, and Disability Action Plan can be found here: https://www.mediadesignschool.com/about/strategic-plans-and-performance
The Student Hub is located here: Student Information Hub | Media Design School
Program and course information can be found here: https://www.mediadesignschool.com/courses
This program does not currently offer access to federal financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education.