NB: For each year of study, an admin levy will be added to

the tuition fees

* Please DO NOT send portfolios to the CAO or send to

the Department of Graphic Design. Bring your portfolio and

your CAO number, to the Department of Graphic Design

when attending the APTITUDE TEST and the INTERVIEW.

After registering with the CAO, if you have not received

information about the dates of the Aptitude test, please

contact the programme co-ordinator for details.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Department of Visual Communication Design Graphic

Design Programme

Durban University of Technology

P.O. Box 1334

DURBAN 4000

Tel: + 27 31 373 6648

Fax: 0866741026

Internet: http://www.dut.ac.za

APPLICATION FORMS:

Contact the Central Applications Office (C.A.O.)

(C.A.O. code: DUCGD3)

Address letters to:

Central Applications Office Private

Bag X06

Dalbridge 4014

Tel: + 27 31 268 4444

Fax: + 27 31 268 4422

Apply on line at: http://www.cao.ac.za

Closing date for applications: 31 August 2017

This leaflet is for information purposes only and is not binding on

the Durban University of Technology.

Career Information Graphic Design (National Diploma)

Location:

City Campus

Description of the Programme

The National Diploma: Graphic Design programme is designed to prepare students for a place in the world of visual communication,

design, digital design and advertising. It will help students develop an

individual creative ability as well as a recognition and understanding

of current market demands, trends and technology requirements.

The philosophy of the Graphic Design programme comes from its professional nature. It is concerned with providing an exciting

educational experience that encourages experimentation and

creativity in order to arrive at diverse and exciting solutions to

real design problems, without losing sight of the realities of the

graphic design industry.

The assignment based structure and operation of the programme

is designed to develop and empower students with the skills to take

a project from start to finish with minimal supervision, whilst at

the same time providing the infrastructure to support and

encourage unique and relevant solutions to problems. The

programme concentrates on a hands-on approach to the

social, commercial and industrial needs of the industry and

society. Students are taught how to work under pressure in

meeting deadlines. Team work, realistic contemporary projects

and regular industry contact develop self-confidence, professionalism and a sense of responsibility.

Students work with up to date, industry-standard computer

equipment and software from First Year onwards. New

technological developments and training are part of the dynamic

programme.

After completing the three year, full-time, diploma, you can extend your studies to complete the one year full-time/2 year part-time

B Tech Degree in Graphic Design and the research based MTech

Degree in Graphic Design.

Career opportunities

Design in the public and private sectors, e.g. layout artist,

illustrator, advertising designer, editorial designer or

package designer. Students can work in the fields of

Communication design, digital design and advertising or

specialize in fields such as animation, web design and

multi-media.

Entry Requirements DEPARTMENTAL NSC REQUIREMENTS

DEPARTMENTAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

NSC Diploma Entry A Senior Certificate or Equivalent Qualification

Compulsory Subjects NSC Rating Code

English (home) OR English (1st additional)

3

And three 20 credit subjects(not more than one language)

3

Additional Entry Requirements:

Students are selected on the merits of a portfolio and an entrance

examination. Studying the subject “Visual Arts” for Matric is recommended

but not compulsory.

Please note: the subject “Engineering Graphics and Design” is a preparation for Engineering courses, not Graphic Design.

NSC Admission Rating System

G7 (3) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS BASED UPON WORK

EXPERIENCE, AGE AND MATURITY 1.For admission to entry level diploma and certificate studies:

A person may, subject to such requirements as the Senate may determine,

be admitted to the Institution if such a person does not comply with the

requirements set out in sub-paragraphs provided that:

(a) The person shall have reached the age of 23 in the first year of

registration and shall have at least:

three years’ appropriate work experience; and/or

capacity for the proposed instructional programme, which shall be

tested at the discretion of the respective Head of Department; and

(b) The relevant Faculty Board shall be satisfied that the person’s standard

of communication skills, ability to study successfully and/or work experience

are such that the person, in the opinion of the relevant Faculty Board,

should be able to complete the proposed instructional programme

successfully. If required, the communication skills and study skills should be

tested; and

(c) The person’s application for admission in terms of Rule G7 (3) is approved prior to registration. Applicants intending to gain admission through Rule G7 (3) must submit

their applications at least four months before commencement of the

academic year.

Tuition Fees

To assist you with your planning, the 2017 fees have been

indicated. An increase for next year to accommodate the

inflation rate can be expected.

PLEASE NOTE: DUT cannot be held liable for the fees in

this brochure as the 2018 fees are not yet final.

First Year Curriculum: 2017 Fees

Communication Design I R8 320

Introduction to Graphic Design and Advertising

conceptualization, visualization and presentation.

History of Art and Design I R2 120

The study of how people have used visual language to

communicate ideas from prehistoric times to the present.

Design Techniques I R8 170

Introduction to basic techniques, processes and materials

necessary to the production of communication design

concepts.

Graphic Design Drawing I R3 090

All aspects of drawing to build a visual vocabulary as source

material for communication design.

Professional Graphic Design Practice I R 1 670

Introduction to communication, business concepts and

entrepreneurship.

TOTAL R 23 370

Second Year Curriculum

Communication Design R10 740

Design Techniques R10 380

Graphic Design Drawing R 2 760

History and Theory of Graphic Design R 1 670

Professional Graphic Design Practice R 1 670

TOTAL R27 220

Third Year Curriculum

Communication Design R11 060

Design Techniques R 9 980

Graphic Design Drawing R 2 420

History and Theory of Graphic Design R 1 670

Professional Graphic Design Practice R 1 670

TOTAL R26 800

*The offering of the new programme (Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication Design) is subject to final approval by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), Council on Higher Education (CHE) and South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and the DUT University structures. If this qualification is approved in time to be offered in 2018, it will replace the existing diploma. In this instance, all the information in this leaflet, including fee information, will become obsolete. Please contact the department for more information. E&OE

RATING CODE

RATING MARKS %

7 Outstanding achievement 80-100

6 Meritorious achievement 70-79

5 Substantial achievement 60-69

4 Adequate achievement 50-59

3 Moderate achievement 40-49

2 Elementary achievement 30-39

1 Not Achieved 0 - 29