Advanced Course in Graphic Design

Course Code

IC06ADCGD

Study options

1 Year 

Starting Annual enrolments in March, July, September and November.

Tuition from R18400

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Course overview

This advanced program builds on foundational design skills and prepares students to step confidently into the industry. This course is a companion course to the Fundamental Course In Graphic Design, and covers more complex design techniques, enhanced software training, and business skills for those looking to freelance or start their own design business.  

Things that excite a graphic designer:

Visual communication, the idea of being able to communicate without words, drawing, creating, social media, movies, typography, animation, brands. Graphic designers use their skills to convey emotion, meaning and understanding through visual elements.

What is Graphic Design?

Graphic Designers create meaningful, relevant and captivating visual messages. Their ability to persuade, sell and brand for their clients, never forgetting ethical, legal and consumer needs, is crucial to the world’s economic landscape. Graphic designers work with and create typography, visual imagery and photography. Further studies provide opportunities to explore; interactive design, motion graphics, 3D design and animation, branding, advertising, social media, information design and art direction.

  • Annual enrolments in March, July and November.

Objectives

  • Gain advanced technical proficiency in design software. 
  • Explore modern design influences and trends. 
  • Learn to meet client needs and handle real-world design briefs. 
  • Prepare to start a freelance career or work independently. 

Course details

Visual communication, the idea of being able to communicate without words, drawing, creating, social media, movies, typography, animation, brands. Graphic designers use their skills to convey emotion, meaning and understanding through visual elements.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

No entry requirements. 

FEES

Course Fees Tuition; Study Pack

Fees Cost
TuitionR12 700
Study PackR7 000
Total FeeR19 700
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What’s included in your fee?

  • Tuition 
  • Study Pack: Digital study guides, software licenses, and online learning resources (ProQuest, Grammarly, LinkedIn Learning) 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Freelance Graphic Designer 
  • Junior Art Director 
  • Branding Specialist 
  • Creative Entrepreneur 
  • UX/UI Designer (with additional study) 

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Ensuring that every active participant is challenge-ready, work-ready, life-ready and society-ready.

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1 Year 

Starting Annual enrolments in March, July, September and November.

Tuition from R18400

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