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Graphic Design
Design is undoubtedly one of the most important tools in the new economy, which is embedded in knowledge, creativity and innovation. These are key tools for competitiveness. Globalisation demands that for products to be competitive, they have to be both functional and well designed. As a country, to meet both local and international challenges, we need to produce products that will not only serve our needs, but will be competitive in the world market.
The graphic designer conveys a message through an appropriate visual medium, whether a printed document (packaging, advertisements, books, magazines and posters) or on film, video or computer (illustrations, animation and typography). He or she should be able to conceptualise and generate ideas, and understand and apply specialised software.
Source:SABS Design Institute
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Click here for a list of Institutions offering design Education Programmes
Some great study options in the Western Cape:
- NCV Craft Production: Boland College (Paarl campus)
- NCV Craft Enterprize: Boland College (Paarl campus)
- M TECH: DESIGN: Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
- D TECH: DESIGN: Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
- B TECH: INDUSTRIAL DESIGN: Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
- M TECH: INDUSTRIAL DESIGN: Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
- ND: THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN:Cape Peninsula University of Technology ( CPUT)
- ND: SURFACE DESIGN: Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
- B TECH: SURFACE DESIGN: Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
Some other great places to Study in Cape Town:
- AMAC: www.amac.org.za
- University of the Western Cape (UWC): www.uwc.ac.za
- AAA School of Advertising: www.aaaschool.co.za
- College of Cape Town (City campus): www.cct.edu.za
