Embark with us to acquire necessary skills to develop and transform your creativity into impactful designs, to shape visual communication.
This Diploma in Graphic Design programme provides students with a strong foundation in the core technical and creative aspects of graphic design. Emphasizing emerging technologies, the course covers areas like visual communication, corporate branding, advertising, and AI integration in design. The programme develops creative thinking, technical proficiency, and strategic problem-solving skills, essential for success in the rapidly evolving design industry.
Full Time: 2.5 Years
Part Time: 3 Years
N/A
At least 3 credits at SC/’O’ level (in 1 or 2 sittings combined).
OR
An equivalent at NQF Level 4.
| Academic Year | Semester | Module Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Introduction to Drawing |
| 1 | 1 | Fundamentals of Graphic Design |
| 1 | 1 | History of Advertising and Communications |
| 1 | 1 | Creative Thinking and Problem Solving |
| 1 | 1 | Competency Skills 1 |
| 1 | 1 | AI Ethics in Design |
| Academic Year | Semester | Module Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Branding and Identity Design |
| 1 | 2 | Visual Storytelling |
| 1 | 2 | Photography |
| 1 | 2 | Competency Skills 2 |
| 1 | 2 | AI Ethics in Design |
| 1 | 2 | Introduction to Marketing |
| Academic Year | Semester | Module Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | Introduction to 2D and 3D Animation |
| 2 | 1 | Print Production and Prepress |
| 2 | 1 | User Interface and Web Authoring |
| 2 | 1 | Project Management for Graphic Design |
| 2 | 1 | Competency Skills 3 |
| Academic Year | Semester | Module Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | Video Production for Advertising |
| 2 | 2 | Packaging Design |
| 2 | 2 | Digital Compositing |
| 2 | 2 | Audio Design |
| 2 | 2 | Intro to 3D Graphics |
| 2 | 2 | Competency Skills 4 |
| Academic Year | Semester | Module Title |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | Work-integrated Learning (Internship) |
| 3 | 1 | Final Year Project (Capstone) |
Upon successful completion of the course you can apply for the following roles:
The cost of the course will vary according to the mode of delivery (full time/part time) you will opt. We are one of the institutions offering the same course at a very affordable price that suit your budget. Should you wish to sit for an examination, additional fees will be applicable depending on the examination centre.
Application Fee: Rs 1,000 (one-off, Non refundable)
Admin Fee: Rs 8000 (Annually Payable at the Start of the Academic year)
Exam Fee: Rs 800 (per module)
Additional Fees may be applicable.
If you have not completed any recognised Diploma or Degree before, then you will definitely enjoy the privilege under the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) for the whole duration of the course, offered by the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Research. This applies only to local students pursuing their studies on Full Time basis. Only Application and Administration fee will be applicable.
Note: The above applies to students in the Republic of Mauritius only.
