Course Aim:
To develop vibrant, creative and competent designers that are ready to enter the many sectors of Visual Communication Design
Opportunities:
The main fields of employment include advertising agencies, design studios, printing and publishing houses. Graduates can become creative directors, art directors, package designers, brand identity developers, logo designers, illustrators and web page designers. A visual communication designer may also decide to become self-employed as a freelance designer.
Areas of design covered include, advertising, branding, campaign design, illustration, packaging, corporate identity, photography, UI UX Design and Interactive design
Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
General admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Syllabus and fees
Please note:
The fees reflected here are for the 2025 academic year, and are subject to change for 2026.Please confirm the final fee amount by contacting the relevant Faculty Office or contact person as listed at the bottom of this page.
For any queries get in contact with:
Popi Makubalo
021 460 3296
NOTE: The frees in this prospectys are for the 2025 academic year and are provided to assist you in your planning.
Disclaimer
This information is subject to change based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications.
Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HESQF aligned qualification. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this page; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.