TUT Graphic Design Tshwane University of Technology

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or diploma, or equivalent qualification, as well as have a proficiency level of at least 4 in English (first or second language).

Selection criteria

At least 19 Admission Points Scores (APS) are required for consideration. The minimum performance level/score for the following subjects is required: English (first or second language) 4 Additional subjects: Any five subjects with a final score of 15 (excluding Life Orientation). TOTAL 19

TUT Graphic Design Tshwane University of Technology

Assessment procedures

If your score is 19+, you will be invited to submit your portfolio. An informal discussion with lecturers and a demonstration will be held for the top 100 performers. 60% of the final admission score will come from the portfolio, and 40% from the informal discussion and demonstration.

Advice to prospective students

We would like to inform our prospective students that admission to programs offered at the Faculty of the Arts is only possible after the relevant evaluative process has been successfully completed. The application deadline is 15 August, but please apply as early as possible.

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SUBJECT INFORMATION

COMMUNICATION DESIGN I

Graphic design and advertising introductory assignments, with an emphasis on visual, problem-solving content, using concepts of conceptualization, visualization, and presentation.

DESIGN TECHNIQUES I

The basics of communication concepts, techniques, processes, and materials.

GRAPHIC DESIGN DRAWING I

Using observation and imagination, the course explores a wide range of drawn images in various media as source material for building a visual vocabulary.

HISTORY OF ART AND DESIGN I

The student will demonstrate an appropriate understanding of broad principles of art history. As a result of this course, students will gain an understanding of the development of art concepts, the critical analysis and explanation of works of art, and how these issues relate to studio practice.

PROFESSIONAL GRAPHIC DESIGN PRACTICE I

Communicating verbally, in writing, electronically, and in other ways. Concepts in business.

CONTACT DETAILS

• The Departmental Administrator
• Tel: +27 12 382 6145
• e-mail: [email protected]

COURSES ON OFFER

• Minimum duration
• The qualification requires three years of day classes.
• There are only a few job openings in January
• As a visual communication designer, I work in advertising and design agencies, the printing industry, packaging industry, repro- and printing concerns, corporations, and government departments, wherever design, printing, and promotion are required.

Job description

In order to ensure that students stay abreast of the fast-moving trends in the expanding job market, the department maintains close ties with the industry, specifically advertising, design, publishing, packaging and printing. As a result, our designers have found employment and have competed very successfully in their field abroad, including Europe, America, and Australasia.

Career profile

Design industry knowledge and interest are required of prospective students. A creative person must be able to work long hours and adhere to a strict schedule.

Estimated cost (first year)

• R31 500
• Facilities
• Specialised studios
• Qualifications obtainable
• National Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree in Technology, Master’s Degree in Technology, Doctorate in Technology.

FIRST-YEAR SUBJECTS

• Communication Design I
• Design Techniques I
• Graphic Design Drawing I
• History of Art and Design I
• Professional Graphic Design Practice I

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