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Compliment or ComplaintHigher 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
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Get experience across multiple devices and media platforms.
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Learn critical industry-required skills plus the industry-standard software suite including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Animate and Adobe Dreamweaver
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Get a free Office 365 Education A1 license, valid for the duration of your studies.
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Job placement assistance through our industry network and online recruitment portal, exclusively available to The Greenside Design Center
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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.
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Access to local and international student award entries
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Industry exposure from top industry key players
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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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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 5510, i7, 16GB
- HIGHHigh Spec, Dell Latitude 5510, i7, 32GB
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The foundation for intense graphic and processor heavy tasks.
11th Generation Intel Core i7-11370H(12M cache, up to 4.8GHz), 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare LED-Backlit Non-touch Narrow Border WVA Display, Camera & Microphone, Power Button without Touch Fingerprint Reader, 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 Non-ECC RAM, M.2 256GB PCIe NVMe Class 35 Solid State Drive, Nvidia GeForce MX450 w/2GB GDDR6 Graphics Memory, 4 Cell 54Whr Express Charge Capable Battery, Windows 10 Pro (64 Bit), 1Y Collect and Return Service
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Same foundation, more memory...for those who want to get a little more serious.
11th Generation Intel Core i7-11370H (15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-Glare LED Backlight Non-Touch Narrow Border WVA Display, Camera & Microphone, Power Button without Touch Fingerprint Reader, 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 Non-ECC RAM, WLAN, M.2 256GB PCIe NVMe Class 35 Solid State Drive, Nvidia GeForce MX450 w/2GB GDDR6 Graphics Memory, Windows 10 Pro (64 Bit), 1Y Collect and Return Service
Salaries & Skills
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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
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Study Kit
Your Teacher and Learning Material is included in your fees and will contain:
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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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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.
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.
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.
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
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CampusRegistration Close DateStart DateType
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11 July 2022
Late Registration In Progress18 July 2022Full Time, Contact -
13 February 202320 February 2023Full Time, Contact
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11 July 2022
Late Registration In Progress18 July 2022Full Time, Online -
13 February 202320 February 2023Full Time, Online
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11 July 2022
Late Registration In Progress18 July 2022Part Time, Online -
13 February 202320 February 2023Part Time, Online