Unleash Your Creativity and Innovate in Design!

Step confidently into the creative world with the Certificate in Design Techniques at AIFT, where imagination meets professional training. This one-year qualification equips aspiring designers with practical skills for graphic, product, and fashion design.

Why Choose This Qualification?

This qualification delivers essential, hands-on skills preparing learners for exciting entry-level roles in the design industry, with pathways for specialization in fields like graphic design, interior design, and multimedia.

Admission Requirements.

An NQF Level 4 qualification or equivalent. Candidates with relevant industry experience may apply through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Qualification Structure.

Modules span computer applications, communication and research, design production, and design management, covering tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Autodesk 3ds Max.

Learning Outcomes.

Graduates will source and analyze design research, produce designs to meet project goals, and manage business processes relevant to the design industry.

International Comparability.

Aligns with international programs, focusing on core competencies such as visual communication, research, and practical skills.

Qualification Modes of Delivery and Support.

Modes include Contact Learning, Blended Learning, and Distance Learning, supported by Moodle LMS, virtual labs, and cutting-edge software.

Career Opportunities.

Design Technician, Assistant Designer, Digital Layout Artist, DTP Operator, Junior Graphic Designer, Production Assistant in Advertising.

Articulation Options.

Horizontal: National Certificate: Management at NQF Level 3. Vertical: FET Certificate: IT Systems Development at NQF Level 4. Diagonal: FET Certificate: Project Management at NQF Level 4.

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