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Higher Certificate in Design: Multimedia Design, NQF5

SAQA ID: 97900, 120 Credits, NQF 5, Higher Certificate in Design Thinking

 

GDC offers a Higher Certificate in Design Thinking with a focus on Multimedia Design. The programme equips learners with the fundamental toolkit to problem solve and develop 2D and 3D design solutions to a variety of problems, exploring digital screen-based communication and produce designs in the rapidly changing world of technology, incorporating fields such as motion graphics, app development, web design, user interface or user experience design, while also 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

  • Get experience across multiple devices and media platforms.

  • Learn critical industry used software including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Animate and Adobe Dreamweaver

                

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

       

  • 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. 

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  • 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. 

        

  • Design
  • Explore
  • Create

Re-imagine designers
of the future

GDC students have access to the Academic Institute of Excellence's MakersLab

This programmes incorporates the use of the MakersLab. A space where learning, exploration, design, making & testing will take place. It will act as a platform for design & prototyping of products specifically related to space-making.

Casting & Moulding, 3D Printing, Virtual Reality, Laser Cutting, CNC Milling!

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Admission Requirements

  • NQF4 (Competency in the English language)
  • Background experience in Mathematical and Computer Literacy Highly Recommended
  • No matric? You still have an option to do our FET Certificate: Design Foundation NQF4

Articulation Options

On successful completion of this qualification, you can articulate into the following:

  • BA Multimedia Design Programme
  • Direct access into the National Certificate: Graphic Design (Design Techniques) NQF5.
  • Vertical articulation upwards is possible with qualifications for various Audio Visual Media areas, such as 3D Animation, and generic first degrees. Horizontal articulation on the NQF is possible with various NQF Level 5 Certificates and Diplomas, depending on the electives chosen by the learner. Included are qualifications in Information Technology systems administration, and generic management qualifications.

Hardware Requirements

Please note that you are required to have your own computer for this qualification. GDC, in partnership with Dell and TripleH committed to supplying every student with a Dell laptop to support our DigitalCampus initiative. Available exclusively to GDC students, devices can now be financed with your tuition fees. We provide three models:

 

 

  • MEDIUMMedium Spec, Dell Latitude 3510, i7, 8GB
  • HIGHHigh Spec, Dell Latitude 3510, i7, 16GB

R18 000.00

The foundation for intense graphic and processor heavy tasks.

10th Generation Intel Core i7-10510U (4 Core, 8M cache, base 1.8GHz, to 4.9GHz), 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare LED-Backlit Non-touch, Camera & Microphone, Power Button with Touch Fingerprint Reader, 8GB,1x8GB, DDR4 Non-ECC, DDR4, M.2 256GB PCIe NVMe Class 35 Solid State Drive, 1Nvidia GeForce MX230 w/2GB GDDR5 Graphics Memory, 4 Cell 53Whr Express Charge Capable Battery, Windows 10 Pro (64 Bit), 1Y Collect and Return Service

R19 500.00

Same foundation, more memory...for those who want to get a little more serious.

10th Generation Intel Core i7-10510U (4 Core, 5.6" FHD WVA (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare Non-Touch, Camera & Microphone, Power Button with Touch Fingerprint Reader, 16GB,2x8GB, DDR4 Non-ECC, 15.6" LCD Display Back Cover, WLAN, M.2 256GB PCIe NVMe Class 35 Solid State Drive, Nvidia GeForce MX230 w/2GB GDDR5 Graphics Memory, Windows 10 Pro (64 Bit), 1Y Collect and Return Service

Salaries & Skills

* All statistics are derived from www.payscale.com

  • Pricing & Payment Options

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  • Duration

    Full Time 

    • Full Time, Contact Learning (Hybrid), 12 Months
    • Full Time, Online Learning ,12 Months
    • Classes from Monday to Friday, +- 20 hours/week

    Part-Time 

    • Part Time, Flexi Online Learning, min 12 Months, Max 24 Months
    • Classes conducted after hours over 2-3 sessions/week (on selective Saturdays)

    * Class structures are subject to change without notification. 

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  • Career Options

    • Web Design
    • App Design
    • Motion graphics designer
    • Web Designer
    • Video Game Content Designer
    • Sound & Video Editor
    • Multimedia Artist/Animator
    • Game Asset Creator

  • Study Kit

    Your Teacher and Learning Material is included in your fees and will contain:

     wifi  

    • Free Unlimited WIFI (Unlimited, On Campus only) 
    • Autodesk student license valid for 1 year
    • Adobe student license valid for 1 year.
    • Orientation kit
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What you get

On completion the student will earn:

  • NQF level 5 Higher Certificate in Design Thinking
  • International Certifications (Choose One): ACA (Adobe Certified Associate) Photoshop CC, ACA (Adobe Certified Associate) Illustrator CC, ACA (Adobe Certified Associate) Dreamweaver CC

Additionally you also get

  • Portfolio of Work (world-class portfolio that can be used for job applications)

Our Learning Methods

Our learning methods is a technology mediated delivery model, focused on flexibility, accessibility, and academic support to provide the ultimate learning experience without compromising teaching time and quality.

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#AnywhereAnytime

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#StudentSupport

Full Time, Contact
(Hybrid) Learning

A modern twist on traditional face-to-face, full-time learning. Our contact classes are delivered via Hybrid learning, providing students with the flexibility to attend on campus, virtually, or both.

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Full Time, Online
Learning

Extending our reach with online only, full time learning. Our progressive technology platform and people-supported academic journey giving students access to our classes from anywhere in the world.

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Part Time, Flexi Online
Learning

Designed for the working professional, our part time programmes provide you with the flexibility to manger your own schedule and pace of learning. Sessions are conducted after hours on selected weekdays, and on alternate Saturdays.

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Throughout the year, the Higher Certificate Programme equips students with the fundamental design skills necessary to progress in any design discipline. But the final 12 weeks long project is an ‘elective’ project where students get the opportunity to specialise in or Multimedia Design.

 

Multimedia Design

  • The final Multimedia Design elective projects allows students to focus specifically on the discipline of Multimedia Design. Students get the opportunity to explore digital screen-based communication and produce designs incorporating fields such as motion graphics, app development, web design, user interface or user experience design

 

 

Essentials of Project Management Module

This module will prepare students to write their Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam. (Note: CAPM Exam to be arranged by the student)

This course is accredited with Services SETA to the following unit standards:

  • SAQA ID 120372: Explain Fundamentals of Project Management | NQF Level 4, 5 Credits
  • SAQA ID 120379: Work as a project team member | NQF Level 4, 8 Credits

The person credited with these unit standards is able to begin operating in a project environment by understanding the terminology used and interpreting and explaining fundamental concepts of project management. These unit standards will also add value to learners who are running their own business and recognise that project management forms an integral component of any business.

 

 

WORE: Workplace Readiness Program through a self-paced assembly

  • Compiling a Portfolio
  • Creating a Curriculum Vitae
  • Creating & Maintaining your social media
  • Seeking Employment
  • Preparing for an Interview
  • Campus
    Registration Close Date
    Start Date
    Type
  • 31 January 2022
    07 February 2022
    Full Time, Contact
  • 31 January 2022
    07 February 2022
    Full Time, Online
  • 31 January 2022
    07 February 2022
    Part Time, Online

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