CPUT Diploma: Visual Communication Design Courses and Fees
Course Information and Fees
VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN
Diploma: (Diploma)
A graphic designer is a visual communicator, someone who creates visual concepts by hand or by using computer software. They communicate ideas to inspire, inform and captivate consumers. Graphic Designers communicate ideas visually to a range of target markets. This can include digital design, illustration, labels and packaging, corporate identity, logos, branding, web page design, photography magazine layout, brochures, billboards and magazine layout.
The fields of employment are advertising agencies, design studios, printing and publishing houses. Graduates can become creative directors, art directors, package designers, brand identity developers, logo designers, illustrators and web page designers. After gaining practical experience, a graphic designer may decide to become self-employed as a freelance designer.
Admission requirements
Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
Additional admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
Postgraduate admission requirements
The fees for 2024 reflected below may be subject to change.
Please confirm the final fee amount by contacting the relevant Faculty Office or contact person as listed at the bottom of this page.
Disclaimer
This information is subject to change based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications.
Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HESQF aligned qualification. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this page; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.