Maximize your Potential with Internationally Recognized Certification: Earn Design Degree & Business Degree at Raffles College of Design and Commerce (RCDC), Auckland


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Studying in Auckland allows you to learn in a country with a unique balance of natural landscapes and commercial cities. Because of this balance, film makers and expats alike flock to New Zealand from around the world – just like the makers of Lord of the Rings who filmed the movie in this country.

At Raffles College of Design and Commerce, creativity is encouraged. Our learning environment gives you the freedom to develop your creativity and teaches you how to apply it professionally. With international lecturers and peers, you can learn from and with like-minded people on how to use your creativity in a professional manner.

We are a Higher Education provider, one of the top Design schools in Asia Pacific, which works with universities in Australia and UK to issue Certificates and Degrees that are internationally accredited. Our partner, Raffles College of Design and Commerce, Australia, was formerly known as KvB institute of Technology, and was known for grooming award-winning students for over 30 years. With RCDC, you can get a Bachelor of Design Majoring in Graphic Design in just three years after high school. You can either join the workforce with your Degree or use it to pursue a Master’s Degree in any of our selected campuses.

Your 100% transferable module credits give you the opportunity to transfer to any of our participating colleges and complete your Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in countries like Singapore, India (Mumbai, New Delhi & Bangalore) or Australia (Sydney). This is the perfect chance to immerse yourself in another country’s culture while furthering your studies.

Design and Commerce Courses

To stand out from the crowd as a capable candidate, you will need to keep pace with the industry. RCDC teaches you how through theories and industry-related case studies for you to pick up the skills you need in your future career. Practical lessons will give you the hands-on practice you’ll need to perfect your professionalism.

Design Courses
Business Courses
Science and Technology Courses
     

Graphic Design and Early Childhood Education students will have the chance to get work experience before they graduate. Your time spent on your internship will earn you valuable experience. If you’re studying Graphic Design, you can add professional works to your portfolio. This will give you an advantage over fellow fresh graduates from other schools with no experience or work samples.

Submit an online enquiry on earning your graphic design degree and business degree in Auckland, New Zealand at any of our Raffles International Admissions Offices.

Our Lecturers

At RCDC, we believe that the best way to maximize student potential is to hire only the best of lecturers. Teaching staff at RCDC, Auckland, have travelled to and worked in countries like USA, UK, Korea, Singapore and Germany and amassed extensive field experience – like Bruce Whitford with 30 years of experience in design, advertising and illustration. He also has 8 years of teaching experience with specialist knowledge in Graphic Design theory, Art and Design History, Print Production and Drawing.


Our Facilities

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Raffles College of Design and Commerce,
317-319 New North Road,
Eden Terrace Auckland 1021
New Zealand


Educational Facilities and Materials

  • Computer Labs

    Mac and PCs installed with:

    • Animation lab
    • Drawing rooms
    • Tutorial rooms
    • Photography studio
  • Classrooms

    Includes:

    • Animation lab
    • Drawing rooms
    • Tutorial rooms
    • Photography studio

  • Library

    Contains a wide range of professional books and resources for research purposes.

  • Cafeteria
Distinguished Design Alumni and Award Winners

Students of Raffles are highly encouraged to sign up for competitions to see where they stand amongst competitors. Your courses not only prepare you for a future career, it also develops you into tough competition material. RCDC, Auckland, is proud to have students like Tamara Mapper who scored 3rd place in New Zealand Fashion Week as part of the Sony Competition 2009; Filipe Maragfo’ou with Outstanding Student Entry for Geosmart’s Location Innovation Awards 2009; and Metta Setiandi, winning a Gold Award for Film (Documentary) category of Crowbar Awards 2009.

Academic Calendar – Course Intakes

There are 4 intakes per year in February, April, July and October so that you can sign up for your course at a time of the year most convenient to you. If you are from overseas, please make applications at least 6 months prior to the intake of your choice for time to process your visa.

 


Submit an online enquiry on earning your graphic design degree and business degree in Auckland, New Zealand at any of our Raffles International Admissions Offices.

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