Duration:
10 Weeks
Cost:
R13,500
Start date:
15 August 2022
Credit:
In our 14 week Graphic Design Beginner with Adobe Illustrator course you’ll master the basics by learning about the elements and principles of design, colour theory and typography.
14 Weeks
R16,500
06 June 2022
Our 14-week course delves into all the fundamentals you’ll need to be a graphic designer. Learn about all aspects of design; historical, theoretical and practical. You’ll master the basics with a foundational understanding of the elements and principles of design, colour theory and typography, learn how to create a corporate identity, design logos, ads and images for social media. You’ll be well on your way to having your own creative portfolio.
You’ll gain the practical skills by using Adobe Illustrator to design a logo and corporate identity, create layouts (poster and ads) and apply your graphic design skills to create social media images. Better yet, it’s been designed by our on-campus lecturers, so you get to benefit from their years of experience, expertise and proven ability to develop award-winning talent. FREE Adobe Creative Cloud and eBook included for the duration of the course!
This course is made up of 7 practical modules:
At the end of this course, you’ll:
The foundations of graphic design - assuming students are already familiar with the Adobe software, or teaching the Adobe software - while disregarding critical elements (like colour, typography, layout, etc) that make for powerful design
Our course is different in that it provides a robust introduction to both essential elements and principles of design, based on our extensive experience of (and reputation for) producing incredible designers from our full-time programmes.
So, know that you'll be learning from the best. But also that this course isn't for everyone. Here's a quick checklist of who is best suited, and what is needed to get the maximum benefit.
While this is an introductory course, it’s also designed to test whether you have the attributes needed for this discipline – like drive, determination, and self-motivation.
You’ll need:
The commitment to self-study (eg. the e-book guiding you on how to use Adobe Illustrator)
It works as follows:
A computer: essential for taking advantage of the 14-week Adobe Illustrator license (included in the price) and accessing the eBook, which teaches you how to use the software.
Check out the system requirements here:
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Degrees, Diplomas, National and Higher Certificates that cater for everyone and the high employability of our graduates have earned us close to 142 awards
Education that combines knowledge and practical skills, providing our 15 392 alumni with traits they can use in all aspects of their lives
87% of our students find employment on graduating due to a combination of experiential learning and know-how.
For 28 years we have had a single minded approach to teach students how to harness a skill that will stand the test of time and the metaverse. That skill is creativity.
Varies per course – average 6-8. For more intense courses (or perfectionists) more like 10.
Yes, we have partnered with Mobicred to provide monthly payment options.
Theory backed by practical exercises to clue you in to industry-necessary tools and practices and prepare you for real industry briefs and contexts
Our content is great and developed in consultation with industry experts
Our Course Coordinators are renowned for being dedicated and working very hard to help you complete the courses and get your certificate
We include personalised feedback on written assessments, which provide guidance and add that extra touch to help you refine your work and prepare you for industry.
The personal touch. There’s a reason why MOOCs/Udemy have dismal completion rates while ours is exceptionally high.
Our Course Coordinators and Facilitators are there to guide, assist and coach you through the course
All our short courses are aligned to relevant SAQA (South African Qualification Authority) unit standards, usually at NQF 5 level
Many of our short courses can be run as accredited, which means you will earn credits when you successfully complete the course and hand in the necessary portfolio of evidence
Completing the portfolio and facilitating your external assessment and moderation is an additional fee on top of the online course fee.
Completing one of our short courses with the accredited option, will award you credits for the unit standards you have completed.
These unit standards are registered with SAQA at the relevant NQF level, which are recognisable internationally