Are you able to visually express your own ideas? Do you find it easy to think creatively? Choose a career that could lead you into the magical world of TV, advertising, marketing, graphic design, video editing and web design. The Diploma in Computer-Based Graphic Development will give you the theoretical insight into the design and conceptualisation process and help you become skilled in some of the creative industry’s cutting-edge software. Learn to illustrate, design logos, corporate identities or websites, create integrated advertising campaign elements like brochures, print adverts or TV commercials or edit video material. As a graphic developer, designer, artist or animator you could join dynamic creative teams at ad agencies or post-production houses or work for yourself. ‘Boring’ will never be part of your job description!

The Diploma in Computer-based Graphic Development qualification is conferred by The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE).

Course Duration: Minimum 3 years

Accreditation and Registration:  HEQC accredited, DHET registered, SAQA registration number 80006

DELIVERY METHODS

 Face-to-face

CAREER FIELDS

Graphic Developers, Graphic Designers, Graphic Artists, Graphic Animators

Year 1

• End-User Computing A
• Drawing and Illustration Techniques
• Business Information Systems
• Conceptual Techniques (Introduction)
• Desktop Publishing Fundamentals
• Visual Communication 1
• Graphic Development 1
• Business Communication A
• Business Practice and Entrepreneurship

Year 2

• Art and Design
• 2 D Animation
• Graphic Development 2
• IT Project Management
• Web Development (Introduction)
• Marketing
• Digital Photography
• Print Reproduction
• Work Integrated Learning

Year 3

• Video Editing 2
• Graphic Development 3
• 3D Animation
• Visual Communication 2
• Art & Design 2
• Video Editing 1
• Work Integrated Learning

A National Senior Certificate with admission to a Diploma or equivalent.

OR

Mature age exemption to a Diploma:
Candidates having attained the age of 23 before or during the first year of registration with a Senior Certificate or equivalent, with a minimum of 40% in at least four Higher or Standard Grade subjects, at least three of which must have been passed simultaneously and one of which must be a recognised Higher Grade subject, may apply for admission.

OR

Candidates having attained the age of 45 before or during the first year of registration may apply for admission.