Professional Graphic Design Course - 6 Months
Our 6 Months Professional Visual / Graphics Design Course aims to provide students with the knowledge and practical skills in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Fundamentals of User Interface, User Experience, Digital Marketing and Design Thinking to make candidates ready for the creative industry.
As a Graphic Design student you will have a number of practicals throughout the training period such as bringing together lines, color, shape, space, texture, typography, scale, dominance and emphasis, harmony and much more to create visually appealing and well-structured designs of which include the designing of advertisements, posters, pamphlets, logos, products and packaging. All of this work will give you a substantial portfolio to show off your talents to future employers. Apart from obtaining 37 SAQA Credits, students will undertake a Global Exam in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign. This will result in students obtaining a dual certification.
Course Categories: Accredited Course Learning from the MICTSETA & Adobe Global Certification.
Delivery Model: Face to Face
Field: Information Technology
As a Graphic Design student. You will have a number of practicals throughout the training period such as bringing together lines, color, shape, space, texture, typography, scale, dominance and emphasis, harmony and much more to create visually appealing and well-structured designs of which include the designing of advertisements, posters, pamphlets, logos, products and packaging. All of this work will give you a substantial portfolio to show off your talents to future employers. Apart from obtaining 37 SAQA Credits, students will undertake a Global Exam in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign. This will result in students obtaining a dual certification.
Topics covered in this course include:
1 – ICT Computing Fundamentals (Accredited US117925 – NQF Level 2 – Credits: 3)
- Describe the Components of ICT
- Hardware Components
- Software
- Networks
- Ergonomics Principles
- Health & Safety Legislation
- Setting up the workstation – Taking Ergonomic Principles / Health & Safety issues in consideration
2 – Effective Communication Skills in a Workplace (Accredited)
- Write/present/sign texts for a range of communicative contexts (US ID: 119465 – NQF Level 3 – Credits: 5)
- Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes (US ID: 119467 – NQF Level 3 – Credits: 5)
- Accommodate audience and context needs in oral/signed communication (US ID: 119472 – NQF Level 3 – Credits: 5)
3 – Design Thinking (Non – Accredited)
Design Thinking is a problem-solving approach that involves empathy, ideation, prototyping, and testing to create innovative solutions. When designing a course on Design Thinking, it’s essential to cover various aspects of the process. Below is a suggested course outline:
- Introduction to Design Thinking
- Empathize
- Define
- Ideate
- Prototype
- Test
- Future Trends in Design Thinking
- Workshop and Practical Application
- Reflection and Continuous Learning
4 – Fundamentals of UI/UX (Non – Accredited)
- Introduction to UI/UX Design
- Understanding Users
- Information Architecture
- Visual Design Principles
- UI Elements and Components
- Responsive Design
- Usability Testing and Feedback
- Accessibility in UI/UX Design
- UI/UX Design Tools
- Portfolio Development
5- Digital Marketing (Globally Certified)
- Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and Pay-Per-Click (PPC)
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Web Analytics
- Mobile Marketing
- E-commerce Marketing
- Google My Business
6 – Adobe Photoshop (Globally Certified)
- Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
- Basic Tools and Functions
- Layers and Layer Styles
- Photo Editing Techniques
- Typography in Photoshop
- Advanced Selection and Masking
- Designing for Web and Print
- Automation and Batch Processing
- 3D and Motion Graphics
- Final Project and Portfolio Development
7 – Adobe InDesign (Globally Certified)
- Introduction to Adobe InDesign
- Basic Tools and Functions
- Layout and Composition
- Working with Images
- Typography in InDesign
- Tables and Infographics
- Interactive Documents
- Print and Export Settings
- Automation and Time-Saving Features
- Final Project and Portfolio Development
Admission requirements: Grade 9 / 10
The ability to read and write in English
Learners must be at least 16 years of age
Candidates who successfully complete the 6 Months Professional Graphic Design Course, will receive 37 SAQA Credits, including a Statement of Results from MICT SETA as well Global Certifications from Adobe on the professions listed below:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Illustrator
Course type: Industry Endorsed
Certification: Certificate confirming course completion
Certification issued by: MICT SETA, CERTIPORT, A Pearson Vue Business and Global Adobe Certification
- Full Course Cost: R 20,980.00
- 50% Bursary Course Discount Cost R 10, 490.00 (provided if you apply online for a bursary)
- Bursary Course Amount to be paid: R 10, 490.00
- Registration Fee: R 500.00 (Non-refundable)
- 40% Deposit: R 4, 196.00 & Monthly Installments of R1,573.50 to be paid X 4 Months
- Full Course Cost: R 22,490.00
- 30% Bursary Course Discount Cost R 15,743.00
- Bursary Course Amount to be Paid: R 15,743.00
- Registration Fee: R 500.00 (Non-Refundable)
- 50% Deposit: R 7,871.50 & Monthly Installments of R 1,967.88 to be Paid X 4 Months
Global Certification
SAQA Accreditation
Blended Learning
Capstone Projects
Industry Readiness
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