GRAPHIC DESIGN COURSE (With Adobe Illustrator)
Course Description
Digital School of Marketing Graphic Design course will equip you with the knowledge you need to understand the core principles of visual communication, understand the business of the graphic design industry, and give you the fundamental knowledge that you need to be able to start designing on Adobe illustrator.
At the end of this course, you will be able to design eye-catching logos, create illustrations from scratch, and how to navigate yourself with ease around adobe Illustrator.
All business organisations will require the skill of a professional graphic designer at some point, and after this course, this could be you! Professionals in this field play an integral role in the world of digital media and visual communication. This career is highly valued and in high demand.
This Graphic Design course will provide you will the much-needed, and in-demand technical skills you will need to make Graphic Design your new profession.
You will learn how to work with digital images, typography and how to create compelling graphic design pieces that will sell. You will gain a solid understanding of the business of graphic design and how to comprise a professional graphic design portfolio.
Course Requirements:
- Adobe Illustrator
- Stable Internet
What makes us different?
- Comprehensive video library with step-by-step instructions.
- Graduate with tangible skills and knowledge.
- Practical and usable skills you can apply to your new or existing profession.
- This Graphic Design Course is a step-by-step course ensuring that you are never lost on the adobe illustrator platform.
Who is this course aimed at?
- Individuals that want to upskill themselves in Graphic Design
- Individuals looking to start a new profession in the Design Field
- Entrepreneurs who want to understand design and gain a competitive edge in their industry
Modules
The modules which make up this online graphic design course are:
- Visual communication
- Designing for the web
- Designing for Print
- The business of Graphic Design
- Working with Typography
- Working with Colour
- Drawing on Adobe illustrator
- Navigation around Adobe illustrator
Accreditation
The Online Graphic Design Course is accredited through MICT SETA and internationally endorsed by the CPD UK services body.
How you can study at DSM
This Graphic Course is delivered on a cutting-edge online learning platform. It is designed to give you theoretical and practical knowledge and experience in Graphic Design and Adobe Illustrator.
Digital school of marketing has adopted a personalised approach to your learning experience – this allows you to start when you are ready, and study at your own pace whilst enjoying the benefit of our full-time student support.
This is how you will study basic digital marketing:
- Slides with information pertaining to each module and subject
- Infographics designed specifically for learning outcomes
- Videos designed specifically for the learning programme
- Downloadable eBooks of every lesson
- Earn while you learn certificates – after successful completion of each module you will be awarded a certificate
- Formative assessments, multiple choice questions and summative assessments
As a student you receive:
- Login details for the course
- Student Support throughout
- Certificates for each successfully completed module (Digital copies)
- a final certificate for the course (Hard copy and Digital copy)
PRICING
PAYMENT PLAN
- Deposit R3200
- R3433 (3 months)
UPFRONT
- 30% Discount
- Save R4050
DEBIT ORDER
- Deposit R2900
- R1325 (8 months)
Finance your course through MobiCred on check out.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is the Graphic Design Course accredited?
Yes – the Graphic Design Course is accredited through MICT SETA, internationally endorsed by the CPD UK services body.
How long will it take me to complete this Graphic Design Course?
On average students take 6 to 8 months to complete this graphic design course. However, if you need longer to complete your basic graphic studies – you will be able to.
What are the payment plans available?
There are many payment options available at the Digital School of Marketing. We offer discounts on full payments. Debit orders are available as well as structured payment plans with instalments. Studying basic graphic design has never been this easy!
Where is Digital School of Marketing Head Office?
Our head office is based in Randburg, Johannesburg. However, our graphic design courses are available throughout South Africa and Internationally through online learning.
Is there student support?
There is student support available from Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, at the college with trained assessors and facilitators to assist you in your basic graphic design studies.
Contact our trained digital marketing assessors to assist in your basic graphic design learning journey.
When can I start the Graphic Design Course?
This Graphic Design Course, which gives a thorough grounding in graphic design strategy and Adobe Illustrator skills, can be started at any time of the year. You may start studying whenever you are ready.
The Course is offered throughout the year. So you can start your basic graphic design studies whenever the time is right for you!
Why choose Digital School of Marketing?
The Digital School of Marketing is fully accredited by the Media Information and Communication Technology (MICT) Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA). This means that the online graphic design courses are specially designed for the digital industry. All industry benchmarks and standards have been met.
Additionally, you can start studying the course anytime during the year and the courses are available throughout South Africa.
How old do I have to be to start a course at DSM?
You have to be 17 years old to be eligible to start the Graphic Design Course.
Where can I work with the Graphic Design Course?
This course is designed for you to step into any graphic design position in a private or corporate institution. You will also be fully qualified to work for yourself in your own business after you’ve finished the course.
When does the debit order run?
The debit order runs, for all courses on the last working day of every month.
If I choose the debit order option, will I be billed more than the monthly course instalments?
No. You will only be billed for the monthly course instalment.
Can I freeze my debit order?
No. Your debit order runs automatically after the first payment is charged.
Can My employers assist with payment for the course?
Yes! Please contact us for a customised quote for the Graphic Design Course for your employers.
Why are graphic design skills needed in the workplace?
Graphic design is about far more than merely aesthetics — it’s a type of communication between your business and your audience. Businesses utilise graphics in every stage of the marketing funnel to inform, engage, and ultimately persuade prospective customers to make a purchase or take a desired action.
It is therefore imperative that all organisations – big and small – upskill their staff in graphic design to capitalise on this growing trend. If you would like a quote for your company, please get in touch and we will gladly prepare one for you.
This Graphic Design course is designed for you to step into any design position in a private or corporate institution. You will also be fully qualified to work for yourself in your own business after you’ve finished the course.