Company Name: The Design School Southern Africa Telephone: +27 12 346 5057 Fax: +27 12 346 5991 Cell Phone: Email: enquiriesdesignschoolsa.co.za Website: www.designschoolsa.co.za

Course Title:   Graphic Design Course - Pretoria

The GRAPHIC DESIGN  Industry represents the largest industry within the applied visual arts, offering a wide range of excellent career prospects to those people with the right industry based competencies.

THE DESIGN SCHOOL SOUTHERN AFRICA’s, B.A DEGREE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN, is fully accredited by the COUNCIL OF HIGHER EDUCATION and registered with the DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.

This intensive three-year (360 Credit) course is designed to give learners a platform from which to enter this dynamic and expanding field.  Strong emphasis is placed on the fundamental principles of design, so as to embrace all aspects of the “creative process” and the role of the designer.  Candidates will learn to apply the correct research methodology, industry based technology, materials and competencies to the range of processes, utilizing both digital media and “traditional” techniques.

Whilst each subject seeks to help the learner identify his or her strengths, the syllabus is designed to create a diagnostic arena within which the learner’s creative potential, business and entrepreneurial skills can flourish. Integration and experimentation across subject areas is actively encouraged.  The aim of this program is to develop flexible individuals capable of dealing with the international design paradigm.

All graduates must have reached a high level of practical and theoretical ability at NQF level 6 and will be assisted prepare a portfolio that not only reflects his/her personal ambitions and career objectives, but that also displays competence in all core skills areas and shows the ability to use a variety of research and presentation techniques in his/her approach to a design solution.

Subjects
 
1) Graphic Design
2) Illustration
3) Media (Animation / Web / Flash)
4) Professional / Business Practice
5) Visual Communication
6) Commercial Art
7) Drawing
8) Photography
9) Art & Design Theory & Research
10) Production Theory

Course Title 2 Graphic Design Course - Pretoria Classification IT -> Design -> Design Graphic Design Course Requirements 1) Exemption for degree studies 2) Any qualification equivalent to Matriculation Certificate or Higher with an M-score of 12 or above 3) Portfolio of artwork and subject to an interview 4) Create an item that will indicate to us your passion for your chosen design field. It can be 2D or 3D, any format! Any material! Show us why you are passionate about design! Bring it with you to your interview 5) X3 Signed Passport ID photos 6) Certified Copy of Matriculation certificate and ID Exemptions: Students who already have a portfolio of sufficient maturity at the discretion of DSSA may apply for exemptions. Candidates with appropriate qualifications may also apply for exemptions on a subject-for-subject basis. Price Notes Certification: On successfully completing the course, students are awarded THE DESIGN SCHOOL SOUTHERN AFRICA BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN and may use the designatory letters, B.A.G.D. Graduates of the qualification are also provided with an authorised, signed Transcript of Studies detailing subjects and topics covered for presenting to potential future employers. DSSAs degrees prepare the students for their first significant vocational post within the creative industry, are recognised by local and International academic centres and also prepare the student for entry into study at a post grad level.

Course Information Location Gauteng - Pretoria Course Type Full-time Start Dates Length of Course 3 Years Final Registration Date

Contact Details Name Design School Southern Africa Phone +27 12 346 5057 Email enquiriesdesignschoolsa.co.za