Nelson Mandela University

BVA (Graphic Design)

Programme Overview:

This programme enables students to develop creative approaches to solving graphic communication problems. The programme also provides students with comprehensive training that will equip them to establish their own business and to find productive employment as designers in advertising, publishing, packaging, and related fields within commerce and industry.

Faculty:

Faculty of Humanities

Delivery mode & duration of study:

Full-time 2 years

Qualification type:

Design stream

Department:

Department of Visual Arts

Admission Requirements

Applicant score for Mathematics:

Applicant score for Technical Mathematics:

Applicant score for Mathematical Literacy:

Subjects requirements:

Only after successfully completing the generic first-year programme are students considered for placement in the second year of the degree programme. The student must attend an interview and submit an interview portfolio of relevant first-year work appropriate to their proposed area of specialisation. Admission to the student’s desired area of specialisation is not guaranteed and so it is recommended that students interview for more than one area of specialisation.

Career opportunities:

Graphic designers may find employment with advertising agencies, design studios, repro companies, TV stations, signage companies, web developers, packaging, illustration and animation houses. They may go into partnership with an experienced designer, work freelance or establish an independent business.

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