Diploma in Computer - Based Graphic Development at The Independent Institute of Education (Pty) Ltd

Programme overview

A three-year diploma (SAQA ID 80006, NQF level 6, 360 credits) offered at IIE Rosebank College in contact mode. It develops three skills tracks, creative thinking, visual communication and graphic development, covering image manipulation, print layouts and web design.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 3 years | Location: Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Year 1: Business Communication and Digital Media, Digital and Academic Literacies, Drawing and Illustration Techniques, Design Thinking and Problem-Solving, Graphic Development 1A/1B, Business Management 1A. Year 2: Art and Design, Visual Communication, Digital Photography, Graphic Development 2A/2B, Work Integrated Learning 2. Year 3: Brand and Marketing, Graphic Development 3A/3B, IT Project Management, Video Editing, Work Integrated Learning 3.

Career pathways

Desktop Publisher, Graphic Designer, Graphic Illustrator, Graphic Animator, Art Director in advertising.

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Application information

Entry requirements

NSC with Diploma pass (minimum 30% in the language of learning and teaching); NC(V) Diploma pass at 40%; SC with 33.3% (no endorsement needed). International applicants need a SAQA Evaluation Certificate at NSC level 4 equivalence with at least 40% for English. A cognate Higher Certificate or Advanced Certificate may satisfy diploma admission. Mature-age routes (23 and older with three years' work experience; 45 and older), RPL and transfer of 120 credits from a cognate 3-year diploma are available.

Duration: 3 years

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