Centurion Academy

Diploma in Interactive Visual Communication & Branding

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3 YEAR Diploma

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ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

This programme focuses on the professional skills and different visual communication methods of a visual/web designer to develop, style and communicate a branding campaign across the various areas of media application. It is developed to equip you to produce a branding campaign from start to finish.

WHO SHOULD ENROL FOR THIS PROGRAMME?

Individuals who:

  • want to pursue a career in digital and print graphic design
  • are interested in website development
  • are interested in digital and/or online marketing
  • aim to become creative directors
  • want to be in charge of their (future) company’s branding and visual communication

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

NSC (National Senior Certificate) (Gr 12) with admission to Diploma studies or NC (National Certificate) (Vocational) with the minimum requirements for entrance to Diploma studies, as specified by UMALUSI (Computer Literacy recommended)

CUrriculum

Year 1

  • Brand Design I
  • Graphic Interaction I
  • Website Development I
  • Visualisation Techniques I
  • Context Development I
  • Communication I

Year 2

  • Brand Design II
  • Graphic Communication II
  • Website Development II
  • Visualisation Techniques II
  • Context Development II
  • Communication II

Year 3

  • Brand Design III
  • Graphic Communication III
  • Website Development III
  • Visualisation Techniques III
  • Context Development III
  • Communication III

NOTE: CENTURION ACADEMY (PTY) LTD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE PROGRAMME SYLLABUS AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH LEGISLATIVE PRESCRIPTIONS, WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION AND WITHOUT FURNISHING REASONS THEREFORE.

Work Integrated Learning

You will be required to complete workplace-based learning for the module Communication III in your third year. A minimum of 300 hours should be completed in this regard.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Information and Layout Designer
  • Graphic Interface Designer
  • Multimedia Developer
  • Website Developer
  • Brand Identity Developer
  • Entrepreneur
  • Photographer
  • Illustrator
  • Social Media Communication Manager
  • Art Director
  • Marketing Consultant
  • Website Database Administrator