Introduction
Programme Objectives
This program is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to obtain employment in the field of Desktop Publishing, Graphic Design, Artwork, Poster Design, Advertising, and other artistic positions. The student will be familiarized with the most up-to-date software applications for designing and creating artwork.
Admissions Criteria
Grade 12 or equivalent
Mature student
Graduation Criteria
A minimum final mark of 70%
An overall average of 70%
Students who achieve an average of 90% or more will have an Honours designation on their certificate
Employment Opportunities
Graphic Artist
Catalog Designer
Layout Artist
Illustrator
Website Designer
Animation Creator
Logo Designer
Printing and Publishing
Advertising Art Director
Advertising Artist
Advertising Designer
Advertising Illustrator
Campaign Creators / Unsplash
Graphic/Web Design
Adobe Photoshop
World’s Leading Software application in imaging.
A professional image editor’s guide to the creative use of Photoshop for the PC.
Explore the endless possibilities of digital Imaging up to speed on Adobe's flagship graphic program.
Create professional Game Art using Photoshop to processing camera raw digital photographs to producing web animation
Adobe Fireworks
Balance image quality with minimum compression size as you create, edit and optimize images for the web with precise control
Get top quality design results
Produce highly optimized files still look great
Create sophisticated web navigation
Adobe In Design
To develop and design, typography layout skills needed to become an in design, expert publishing skills and give documents professional polish.
Adobe Illustrator
Expand your creative vision by learning how to express your ideas on print & on the Web with total training for Adobe Illustrator.
Job Search And Carrer Development
Steps for a Successful Job Search
Identify Present and Future Goals and the Differences Between Jobs and Careers Identify and Discuss Work Related Characteristics and Personal Characteristics Identify Skills and Area of Expertise, Stressing the Importance of Technical and Soft Skills identify and Discuss Transferable skills.
Job Search Management
Discuss the Importance of obtaining Employer profiles Identify ways and Stress the Importance of Focusing on the Right Job Tap into the Hidden Job Market Discuss the Importance and Use of Networking Outline and Discuss Employer Expectations.
Resume Writing
Resume types – chronological and functional How to Market Oneself Writing the Resume— objective, education, experience and overall appearance How to Create Effective Cover Letters and Thank You Letters.
The Interview
How to Prepare for the Interview
Various Types of Interviews
Typical Interview Questions
Questions to Ask a Prospective Employer
Mockup Interview and Feedback
Graduate Employment Assistance Services
The above is not a complete program outline, it is intended to provide merely a guideline.
Detailed course descriptions follow.
We reserve the right to change or upgrade the programs at any time. Courses are not listed in the order they are taught.
HTML Web Design
Adobe Dreamweaver
How to efficiently layout, to develop, and maintain standards-based websites.
Learn how to quickly incorporate Video & other Multimedia into your website and make more efficient updates.
Animation
Adobe Flash
Creating an interactive website will dramatically expand your knowledge of Flash to extensive capabilities.
Digital Photo Imaging
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Fireworks
Publisher
Adobe InDesign
QuarkXpress to Adobe
Image Creation, Editing & Optimization
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator