A Graphic Designer is a person who uses computer technology to design visual communications of a businesses information. They develop the overall layout and production design for advertisements, brochures, magazines, and corporate reports, as well as websites, game characters and more.

This 2 year course is aimed at a learner who has passed Matric, and is looking to be an innovative and artistic Graphic Design professional.

Students will learn all of the necessary skills to create, represent and market a brand digitally. This qualification would qualify the student for jobs such as Material Designer or Web Designer. *

MODULES

EUC1A - END USER COMPUTING

This module focuses on introducing and developing students’ business computing skills and their understanding of computing in a business environment.

Business computing skills covered in the course relate to spreadsheets, word processing, search techniques and the use of computers as a presentation medium, using the Windows Operating Systems and Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

BCOM1A - BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

The aim of this module is to teach learners to communicate effectively in a business environment, using a variety of techniques including oral and written communication skills.

DESLAY1A - DESIGN AND LAYOUT THEORY

The aim of this module is to introduce learners to fundamentals design techniques, layouts, skills and jargon.

CON1A - CONCEPTUALIZATION

This module aims to teach learners the art of conceptualization and making a clients vision a reality.

MARK1A - MARKETING

The aim of this module is to introduce learners to basic concepts of marketing, understanding a businesses needs, brands and target markets. The goal of design is to use techniques that communicate a meaningful message via images, without the use of words.

PROJ2A - PROJECT MANAGEMENT

The aim of this module is to teach learners the principles of project management to enable them to support the project environment and activities to deliver project objectives.

PHOTO1A - PHOTOGRAPHY

This module teaches students the basics of commercial photography, including camera operation, composition, studio set-up and basic lighting. Students will also explore the art of visual communication and ways to use photography as a fine art design element. Lastly, students will learn how to manipulate, edit and conjure images using Adobe Photoshop software.

TYPO1A - TYPOGRAPHY

This module teaches students the significance of font and typeface, which type can be manipulated to create an aesthetic layout, including tracking, kerning, leading and point size. Students will also be introduced to the Adobe Illustrator Software.

DESPR2A - DESIGN FOR PRINT

This module teaches learners to design for physical publishing and printing of paper media. Student will learn to use Adobe InDesign.

VID2A - DIGITAL VIDEO DESIGN

The students will learn to create commercial videos using still, interactive and sound media. Students will make use of Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects.

ANIM2A - ANIMATION DESIGN

The student will learn to create interactive, 3D Animated characters and effects. Students will learn to use Blender software.

WEB2A - WORDPRESS WEB DESIGN

The learners will be taught how to create advanced websites and online stores using WordPress.

SOC2A - SOCIAL MEDIA AND DIGITAL MARKETING

This Digital and Social Media Marketing course will teach you fundamental Marketing Principles, how to create all the Social Media accounts, how to customize different pages and how to fully take advantage of social networks in today’s digital age.

COMPULSORY WORKPLACE LEARNING

All students will be required to complete Workplace Experience. A logbook must be completed, signed off by a Mentor at the company.

COURSE FACT SHEET

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