Program Overview

University of Cape Town Graphic Design Online Short Course

The University of Cape Town (UCT) offers a Graphic Design online short course, designed for individuals who want to conceptualize and create powerful visuals for the digital world and beyond. This course equips students with foundational design skills, creative knowledge in visual communication, layout, and typography, and techniques for designing both web and print media.

Course Overview

• Price: R 15,200
• Language: English
• Duration: 10 weeks
• Effort: 710 hours per week

What You'll Learn

Acquire valuable and relevant graphic design skills, and walk away with:

• Comprehensive knowledge of visual communication and aesthetic principles, encompassing theories on layout and composition
• A blend of creative and technical expertise for creating designs across print and digital media
• Essential business skills tailored for application in design-focused professions
• A foundational guide to Adobe Illustrator, equipping you with the ability to use its interface and tools effectively
• Unlimited access to edX's Career Engagement Network, providing exclusive resources and events to enhance your professional development and career progression

Modules

• Orientation Module: Welcome to your Online Campus
• Module 1: What is graphic design?
• Module 2: Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
• Module 3: Understanding digital images
• Module 4: Visual communication
• Module 5: Layout and composition
• Module 6: Idea generation and research
• Module 7: Working with text (typography)
• Module 8: Designing for print
• Module 9: Creating designs for the web
• Module 10: The business of graphic design

Career Path and FAQs

• Can I learn graphic design online?: Yes, you can learn graphic design online through various courses and programmes.
• Can you become a graphic designer online?: Becoming a graphic designer online is entirely feasible, with numerous comprehensive courses available.
• Is graphic design hard?: Graphic design can be challenging, as it requires a blend of creativity, technical skills, and an understanding of design principles and software.
• What are the four types of graphic design?: The four main types of graphic design are visual identity graphic design, marketing and advertising graphic design, user interface graphic design, and publication graphic design.