Course highlights

Live Online
Classes

20 weeks, full time, online module followed by a 20-week online specialisation, integrated with a 6-month industry internship

Learn from
experts

Lectures by leading faculties and dedicated mentorship by industry professionals from around the world

Guaranteed
placements

This programme comes with a placement guarantee and internship support

Professional
networking

Build a network of design professionals and make lifelong connections

Future job roles

UX/UI
Designer
UX
Researcher

Information
Designer
Visual
Designer
Animator
Motion
Graphic
Designer

Digital
Brand
Manager

Social
Media
Strategist
Creative
Director

Art
Director

Visualiser

UX / UI
Designer

Information
Designer
UX
Researcher
Visual
Designer
Animator
Motion
Graphics
Designer
Digital
Brand
Manager
Social
Media
Strategist
Visualiser
Art Director
Creative
Director

Course structure

This program offers you the most comprehensive syllabus from basics to industry-ready specialisation over two terms. The first term will teach you the fundamentals of communication design across colour theory, composition, typography, creative thinking and design process.

In the second term, you will have the opportunity to do an industry internship alongside online evening classes in your chosen specialisation. Furthermore, you get trained in relevant industry-standard software and tools as well as develop a robust portfolio of advanced projects.

Term 1 Fundamentals of Visual Communication Online | Full Time | 20 weeks

1
2
3
4

Design History

  • Elements of communication design
  • History of visual art
  • Colour, composition & typography
5
6
7
8

Elements of Design + Principles

  • Basic graphic design
  • Advanced colour & composition
  • Ways of thinking
9
10
11
12

Narrative and Process

  • Basics of narrative design
  • The design process
  • Corporate or brand identity
13
14
15
16

Design Assets

  • Design for impact
  • Design for functionality
  • Design for information
17
18
19
20

Design Systems

  • Introduction to design system
  • A design system project: publication, wayfinding system or a campaign
 
1
2
3
4

Design History

  • Elements of communication design
  • History of visual art
  • Colour, composition & typography
5
6
7
8

Elements of Design + Principles

  • Basic graphic design
  • Advanced colour & composition
  • Ways of thinking
9
10
11
12

Narrative and Process

  • Basics of narrative design
  • The design process
  • Corporate or brand identity
13
14
15
16

Design Assets

  • Design for impact
  • Design for functionality
  • Design for information
17
18
19
20

Design Systems

  • Introduction to design system
  • A design system project:publication, wayfinding system or a campaign

Term 2 Pick a Specialisation | 20 weeks | Online evening classes | Industry internship

01.
USER
EXPERIENCE
DESIGN
1
2
3
4

Elements of UX

  • UX process
  • User needs
  • Business assets
5
6
7
8

Scope and Structure

  • Feature functionality
  • Information architecture
  • Interaction design
9
10
11
12

Skeleton and Surface

  • Navigation design
  • Interface design
  • Information design
13
14
15
16

Design Sprint

  • User onboarding
  • Page types
  • Dashboard design
17
18
19
20

Design System Projects

  • Content hub
  • Online store
  • Mobile app
02.
MOTION
GRAPHICS
1
2
3
4

Elements of Motion

  • Time & space
  • Principles of animation
  • Composition & staging
5
6
7
8

Motion Emotion

  • Logo type animation
  • Sound design
  • Text in motion
9
10
11
12

Character design

  • Character anatomy
  • Personality & caricature
  • Characters in motion
13
14
15
16

Motion Graphics for Gamification

  • Gamification
  • Title sequence
  • Explainer videos
17
18
19
20

Motion Design System

  • Creating brands Design system: Attributes & characteristics
03.
DIGITAL BRAND
COMMUNICATION
1
2
3
4

Introduction to Digital Media

  • What is digital?
  • Channels and sssets
  • Basics of digital
5
6
7
8

Channels of Digital Media

  • Content & social
  • Mobile & advertising
  • MarTech introduction
9
10
11
12

Revisiting Brand

  • Brand assets
  • Strategy
  • Visual language & tone
13
14
15
16

Content Marketing

  • Video content
  • Stories
  • Infographics & memes
17
18
19
20

Brand Campaign Project

  • Campaign plan
  • Strategy
  • Execution

Software & tools

Graphic design term

Photoshop | Illustrator | Indesign | After Effects


SpecialisatioN Term

USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN:   Adobe XD | Figma | Sketch | Zeplin

MOTION GRAPHICS:   Photoshop | Illustrator | After Effects | Premier Pro | Cinema 4d

DIGTIAL BRAND COMMUNICATION:   Photoshop | Illustrator | Indesign | Adobe Spark | Canva | Hootsuite

Eligibility criteria

This programme is designed for graduates from any background or skill-set. No prior knowledge or experience of design is required.

Looking for a 6 months fast-
track program?

Check out our diploma programmes in User Experience Design, Digital Brand communication, Motion Graphic Design, Graphic Design and Interior design.

Intermediate Level
User Experience Design Diploma

Create mobile apps, websites and other digital products that connect with users in relevant and meaningful ways.

Intermediate Level
Digital Brand Communication Diploma

Learn to ideate, design, and promote your brand messaging through visual communication across various digital platforms.

beginner Level
Graphic Design Diploma

Master the fundamentals of graphic design, from colour theory, composition and typography to creative applications and design processes.

Intermediate Level
Motion Graphics Diploma

Bring new life to static images with a course in motion graphics using animation and visual effects.

beginner Level
Interior Design Diploma

Design and build functionally aesthetic residential and commercial spaces.

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