GDC offers a Higher Certificate in Design Thinking with a focus on Interior Decorating and Design Principles.

The programme equips learners with the fundamental toolkit to problem solve and develop 2D and 3D design solutions to a variety of problems within the Interior Design and Decorating fields. Students are introduced to the principles used in non-structural Interior Decorating and Design, to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for those engaging in the space.
In addition, students will be learning the necessary software, graphic communication, prototyping and academic writing skills required for future study.

Skill sets acquired in this higher certificate programme seamlessly transitions the students into one of our BA Degree programmes. Another plus is, that students graduate with a standalone qualification at NQF level 5.

Features and Benefits

• Greenside Design Center is an authorised Autodesk training centre.

• Learn critical industry-required software and technology platforms such as Unity, V-Ray, Autodesk Maya, Adobe Photoshop and After Effects and more to the value of thousands of Rands, a critically advantageous consideration for any employer when considering.

• Get access to the full software suites of Adobe (for 1 year), Unity3D (for 1 year), Autodesk (for 1 year) with no limitations and restriction to any functionality, all included in the price.

• Learn how to sell your skills with our  “Freelancing for Creatives, Designers and Digital Artists, Making Money in the Gig Economy” module 

• During the program, students will prepare and write the  Autodesk Maya User and Autodesk Maya Professional certification. 

• Get a free Office 365 Education A1 license, valid for the duration of your studies.

• Online students, get support by our technology and our support and lecturing staff. The focus is on a blended learning approach. It is a combination of flexible Virtual Class online, at home exercises, activities and project-based.
• Job placement assistance through our industry network and online recruitment portal, exclusively available to The Greenside Design Center.
• Shared industry skills such as Project Management was added to further maximum employment success.

• Involvement in our institution-wide community engagement project known as 10 percent. Our students across all levels of study and all disciplines, come together to form new multidisciplinary teams, and apply their design expertise to work with a real community.

• Showcase of student work at our annual design showcase and annual Date Night where potential industry partners are invited. 

• Access to local and international student award entries

• Industry exposure from top industry key players

• Access to our on-campus specialised labs. This programme incorporates our MakersLab and VRLab

• Specialized LabMakersLab
• Specialized LabVRLab

The MakersLab gives students the chance to see their designs, ideas and innovations become a reality.

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An interactive space that helps students explore the use of Virtual and Augmented Reality in the visualizing and presentation of data.

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