Top Diploma Programs in Graphic Design

Are you passionate about page layout? Fascinated by product packaging? Does typography make you swoon? If so, then turn your passion into a rewarding and creative career. With the Graphic Design diploma program at VCAD, you will build a skill set that complements your artistic talents so you can launch a successful career as a graphic designer.

In this program, you’ll focus on learning techniques used in both traditional and computer graphic design, including drawing, design, colour theory and typography, as well as the standard software used in the industry. You’ll learn to design for publications, packaging, advertising, corporate branding and websites. Transition into the professional realm with a portfolio that showcases both your creative flare and impressive skills. Career opportunities exist in a wide variety of fields, including graphic design firms, marketing agencies and advertising companies. Magazines, newspapers, professional printers and web development companies also require graphic designers. Event promotions and planning services may also employ graphic designers.... [-]

The Graphic Design Technology program is intended for students wishing to pursue a career in the graphics and digital media industries. Digital media, graphics and image manipulation skills continue to be in high demand.

This program will provide graduates with skills in digital image creation, editing and as well as production pipeline processes required by digital media employers. Students will receive training in a variety of industry standard software including: Adobe Creative Cloud – Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, and Premiere Pro.

Graphic Design is a highly creative methodology of organising typography and images for reproduction both on and offline. There are numerous subcultures within graphic design, which lead to specialist careers such as game design, so you are taught the fundamentals which facilitate transition into these areas. Professional Graphic Designers adapt to designing for web, mobile, TV and the more traditional publishing routes.

Example Graphics skills learned: Page Design, Photography, Advertising & Promotion

Illustration is about creating an image, not just drawing it, using a range of techniques such as printmaking, photography and digital manipulation. Image creation is required for TV and web reproduction and, with skills in illustration, you can find careers in animation.... [-]

The Graphic Design Technology program is intended for students wishing to pursue a career in the graphics and digital media industries. Digital media, graphics and image manipulation skills continue to be in high demand. This program will provide graduates with skills in digital image creation, editing and as well as production pipeline processes required by digital media employers.

Students will receive training in a variety of industry standard software including Adobe Creative Cloud –Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, and Premiere Pro. Graduates can successfully compete for a variety of entry-level design positions, including Graphic Designers, Digital illustrators, Interactive Media Developers, and Digital Media Asset Developers. ... [-]

The learning outcome of the Advertising and Graphic Design (AGD) program is to enable students to efficiently and creatively design logos, advertisements, images, digital content, and websites – all while having a visual communication strategy.

As a student, you will learn the concepts and techniques related to basic drawing, typography, color theories, and visual communications. Through studio projects that reflect today’s technological trends, students get hands-on experience applying design theories and principles, graphic design software, advertising, documentation and photography, packaging, and commercial branding.

The focus will be on learning and developing specific skills and techniques, compiling an extensive portfolio, and gaining invaluable work-related experience.... [-]

Students will learn about various aspects and techniques of graphic including its design application to packaging, corporate identity, publication design, environmental graphics, advertising design and digital graphics. The development of fundamental skills through Drawing and Principles of Design will be the main focus of learning in Year One, with the inclusion of Typography and Computer Graphics. In the following year, the syllabus will build on creative conceptual design solutions in packaging, publication, corporate identity and other areas. The final year includes practice in a real working environment within advertising agencies and design houses.

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This Co-op diploma program focuses on preparing you to work as a programmer specializing in graphical and web-based applications, requiring the use of current industry policies, practices, procedures, and tools. This program will give you the theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills in industry standard programming languages, database design, and application, fundamentals of object-oriented programming, C sharp, visual basic, HTML, PHP, JavaScript, web design and Photoshop.

Upon successful completion graduates will be able to secure employment as, for example:... [-]

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You’ve always had an eye for powerful images: an unforgettable album cover…an epic movie poster…an iconic logo recognized the world over. You’re a creative wizard and a computer nut, which makes you the go-to person when a relative needs a wedding invitation or help designing the promo materials for their new business. Now is the time. The Graphic & Digital Design program will help you turn your talents into a lucrative career in the creative industry.

As a graduate of the Graphic and Digital Design program, you’ll come away with a polished portfolio certain to impress ad agencies, website developers and more. There’s no limit to how far you can go if you work hard and use your imagination. These are just a few of the careers you could jump into:... [-]

The student is prepared for the field of designing; a field which is revolving every day since it is influenced by the way we perceive colors, photos, fonts, and illustrations. With technology advancing and marketing taking a new shape the field provides a student with a wide range of opportunities.

On successful completion of the program, the student will receive a Certificate in Graphic Web Design & Multimedia

*The following fees are payable per level and may increase in terms of SABTI Finance Policies... [-]

Students in this program will have the opportunity to learn to apply the fundamentals of design, typography, illustration and production procedures in creative communication problems and projects. In addition, students can learn how to meet the needs of clients quickly, creatively and economically. Training will be provided to give students the opportunity to design with the following software tools: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Flash, and Dreamweaver.

Graphic Design & Foundation for Design graduates will have acquired the training and developed the portfolio necessary to interview for entry-level positions in advertising agencies, design studios, publishing houses, web development companies, corporate communications departments, and television studios.... [-]

The diploma program is an introductory course to graphic design. It gives students beginner knowledge of graphic design along with fundamental information to the field. The most current software is used to help students develop their projects to their highest potential. The classes are led by working professionals who teach the students the basics of the profession such as colour theory, typography, and illustration. The course is built to offer a solid theoretical foundation along with practical skills. Projects are completed individually with the guidance of the professors. This means that by the end of the course the students will have acquired the training and a portfolio that can assist them with finding entry level work positions. In class lectures, desk critiques and presentations all assist the students in producing quality level projects. In addition to class time there are also field trips conducted throughout Italy to give students a higher level of study in a hands-on fashion. Students who are interested in a higher level of study but are not ready for a Bachelor degree can continue with the second year of the diploma program which expands on the information learned in the first year.... [-]

A career in Graphics Design & Desktop Publishing can be very exciting for individuals with an eye for design. It brings technical ability and creative prowess to the fore. Sign up for the course and complete the modules below:

1 Learning the Basics

2 Tools and Workplace

3 Raw Materials

Photoshop is one of the premiere graphic software packages on the market. There are many who use it for different projects in order to set themselves apart from the competition. However, you cannot just expect to use it and become an expert immediately. You will need certain guidelines to help you understand the software and that’s where this Certificate Course in Adobe Photoshop course comes in.

This course will help you get a rudimentary idea about using photoshop. You will learn about palettes, layers, color combinations and much more. You will also learn how to use images and about selection techniques. Whether you want to develop paintings or photographs on this software, you will be able to learn them here. You will also be able to make your photos look better, and learn about other features & special effects.... [-]

You will gain a broad-based knowledge on an array of design communications disciplines including advertising, visual identity, packaging and publication design as well as production.

Overall, this programme aims to develop the conceptual and idea generation abilities required to produce innovative and effective communication solutions or products through print and/or online mediums.

Course Duration: 18 months

Intakes: January, April, July, October

Modes of Study: Full-time / Part-time

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Be inspired and explore your creativity with Fine Art!

We offer a wide range of exciting and challenging fine art courses run by an energetic and enthusiastic team of lecturers who are practicing artists and freelance commercial designers and photographers. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, you’ll be able to extend your technical skills and build confidence in your creative ability. You can choose a course from many Art and Photography areas, and study either by day or evening. You will be encouraged to explore materials, approaches and techniques in an extensive range of both certificated and non-certificated art and design courses.

Our Fine Art qualification courses provide a unique opportunity for those who wish to begin their artistic careers with a challenging and rewarding period of study.... [-]