Why Study Concept Design – Bachelor of Design?

Concept Design is about creating visual worlds, characters, and stories for industries like film, games, and animation.

Key Benefits:

• Learn character design, world-building, and visual storytelling
• Work on projects similar to film, gaming, and VFX industries
• Build a professional portfolio
• Industry-relevant skills for creative careers globally

 

Programme Structure / Subjects

The program combines design fundamentals with specialised concept design training.

Year 1 – Foundations:

• Design thinking
• Visual communication
• Drawing and creative processes
• Digital design basics

Year 2 & 3 – Concept Design Specialisation:

• Character design
• Environment/world design
• Storyboarding and narrative design
• Digital illustration
• 3D concept development

Final Year:

• Major industry-ready portfolio project

 

Disciplines / Specialisations

Within Bachelor of Design:

• Concept Design (this specialization)
• Visual Communication Design
• Fashion Design
• Industrial Design
• Spatial Design

 

Highlights

• Strong links with film, animation, and gaming industries
• Portfolio-focused learning
• Study in Wellington – creative hub of NZ
• Access to professional design studios and tools
• Globally ranked design school

 

Career Outcomes

Graduates can work as:

• Concept Artist (film, games, animation)
• Character Designer
• Visual Development Artist
• Storyboard Artist
• Game Designer

Industries:

• Film & VFX studios
• Gaming companies
• Animation studios
• Creative agencies

 

Latest Updates / Special Notes

• Growing demand for concept artists in gaming & streaming industries
• Strong influence of Wellington’s film industry (e.g., Weta Workshop environment)
• Increasing integration of digital tools and 3D workflows