Processing...

Home > Higher Certificate In Design: Graphic Design Nqf5

Higher Certificate in Design: Graphic Design, NQF5

SAQA ID: 97900, 120 Credits, NQF 5, Higher Certificate in Design Thinking

 

GDC offers a Higher Certificate in Design Thinking with a focus on Graphic Design, NQF5. 

 

The purpose of the qualification is to lay a foundation in the broad principles and practices of design. The programme introduces learners to creative and visual thinking, design thinking and the design process, visual communication methods, professional practice and the analysis and critique of design solutions. It offers an integrated combination of conceptual and applied skills and prepares learners to become flexible, problem-solving thinkers outside the boundaries of a single design discipline. This Higher Certificate is an elective in Design Thinkingwith a focus on Graphic Design in the second semester.

 

The elective equips learners with the fundamental toolkit to problem solve and develop creative design solutions within the exciting field of graphic design to develop 2D and 3D design solutionsin a print-based environment. Students get to explore designs that might incorporate the fields of corporate identity design and logo design, poster design, editorial design, packaging, typography and type design. Through a variety of problems, Students will learn the necessary software, graphic communication, prototyping and academic writing skills required for future study. In addition, students acquire the academic reading and writing skills required for further study and qualify with a standalone NQF level 5 qualification.  

 

 

Features and Benefits

  • Learn critical industry-required skills plus the industry-standard software for visual design including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, with a 1-year student license.  

                 

  • Get a free Office 365 Education A1 license, valid for the duration of your studies. 

       

  •  Greenside Design Center is an authorised Autodesk training centre. 

  • Our learning methods is a technology mediated delivery model, focused on flexibility, accessibility, and academic support to provide the ultimate learning experience without compromising teaching time and quality.  

  • Job placement assistance through our industry network and online recruitment portal, exclusively available to The Greenside Design Center

  • Shared industry skills such as Project Management was added to further maximum employment success. 

       A picture containing logoDescription automatically generated

  • Involvement in our institution-wide community engagement project known as 10 percent. Our students across all levels of study and all disciplines, come together to form new multidisciplinary teams, and apply their design expertise to work with a real community. 

        

  • Access to local and international student award entries

  • Industry exposure from top industry key players

  • Contact students get free access to our on-campus specialised labs including our Makers Lab with 3D Printing, CNC Machining and Laser Cutting facilities and the VRLab 

 

  • Specialized LabMakersLab
  • Specialized LabVRLab

The MakersLab gives students the chance to see their designs, ideas and innovations become a reality.

Learn More

An interactive space that helps students explore the use of Virtual and Augmented Reality in the visualizing and presentation of data.

Learn More

Admission Requirements

 

Hardware Requirements

Please note that you are required to have your own computer for this qualification. AIE, in partnership with Dell and TripleH committed to supplying every student with a Dell laptop to support our DigitalCampus initiative. Available exclusively to AIE students, devices can now be financed with your tuition fees. We provide three models:

 

 

  • HIGHHigh Spec, Dell G15 5535, AMD Ryzen 5, 32GB

OUT OF STOCK - R26 800.00 Learn More

Same foundation, more memory...for those who want to get a little more serious. 

Dell G15 5535, AMD RYZEN 5, 32GB | AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS, (22 MB Cache, 6 Core, up to 5.0 GHz) | 32GB (2 x 16GB), DDR5 Non-ECC RAM | Nvidia GeForce RTX3050 6GB GDDR6 Graphics Memory | M.2 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD | 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) 120hz Refresh Rate, Anti-Glare LED Backlight Display, Camera & Microphone | Windows 11 Pro

  • Pricing & Payment Options

    NEW SECTION
  • Duration

    Full Time 

    • Full Time, Contact Learning (Hybrid), 12 Months
    • Full Time, Online Learning ,12 Months
    • Classes from Monday to Friday, +- 20 hours/week

     

    Part-Time 

    • Part Time, Flexi Online Learning, min 12 Months, Max 24 Months
    • Classes conducted after hours over 2-3 sessions/week (on selective Saturdays)

    * Class structures are subject to change without notification. 

    Learn More

  • Career Options

    • Graphic Designer 

    • Brand Designer 

    • Print designer 

    • Lay out designer 

    • Editorial Designer 

  • Study Kit

    Your Teacher and Learning Material is included in your fees and will contain:

     wifi  

    • Free Unlimited WIFI (Unlimited, On Campus only) 
    • Autodesk student license valid for 1 year
    • Adobe student license valid for 1 year.
  • ENROL NOW

What you get

On completion the student will earn:  

  • NQF level 5 Higher Certificate in Design Thinking  

Additionally you also get  

  • Portfolio of Work (world-class portfolio that can be used for job applications)  
  • International certification: certified as either an ACA (Adobe Certified Associate) Photoshop CC or ACA (Adobe Certified Associate) Illustrator  

Our Learning Methods

Our learning methods is a technology mediated delivery model, focused on flexibility, accessibility, and academic support to provide the ultimate learning experience without compromising teaching time and quality.

#Flexibility

#AnywhereAnytime

#Accessibility

#StudentSupport

Full Time - Contact/Hybrid
Learning

A modern twist on traditional face-to-face, full-time learning. Our contact classes are delivered via Hybrid learning, providing students with the flexibility to attend on campus, virtually, or both.

Full Time, Online
Learning

Extending our reach with online only, full time learning. Our progressive technology platform and people-supported academic journey giving students access to our classes from anywhere in the world.

Part Time, Flexi Online
Learning

Designed for the working professional, our part time programmes provide you with the flexibility to manger your own schedule and pace of learning. Sessions are conducted after hours on selected weekdays, and on alternate Saturdays.

Throughout the year, the Higher Certificate Programme equips students with the fundamental design skills necessary to progress in any design discipline. But the final 12 weeks long project is an ‘elective’ project where students get the opportunity to specialise in Graphic Design.

 

Graphic Design 

  • Students who elect to specialise in Graphic Design get the opportunity to focus on print-based visual communication. They get to explore designs that might incorporate the fields of corporate identity design and logo design, poster design, editorial design, packaging, typography and type design.

 


 

Essentials of Project Management Module 

This module will prepare students to write their Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam. (Note: CAPM Exam to be arranged by the student) 

This course is accredited with Services SETA to the following unit standards: 

  • SAQA ID 120372: Explain Fundamentals of Project Management | NQF Level 4, 5 Credits 
  • SAQA ID 120379: Work as a project team member | NQF Level 4, 8 Credits 

The person credited with these unit standards is able to begin operating in a project environment by understanding the terminology used and interpreting and explaining fundamental concepts of project management. These unit standards will also add value to learners who are running their own business and recognise that project management forms an integral component of any business. 

 


 

 

WORE: Workplace Readiness Program through a self-paced assembly 

  • Compiling a Portfolio 
  • Creating a Curriculum Vitae 
  • Creating & Maintaining your social media 
  • Seeking Employment 
  • Preparing for an Interview 
  • Campus
    Registration Close Date
    Start Date
    Type
  • 10 February 2025
    17 February 2025
    Full Time, Contact
  • 10 February 2025
    17 February 2025
    Full Time, Contact
  • 10 February 2025
    17 February 2025
    Full Time, Online
  • 10 February 2025
    17 February 2025
    Part Time, Online

Delivery Method: 
Include a Laptop? Yes No   Read more
Payment method: