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University of Cape Town: Graphic Design

Develop the creative, technical, and business skills needed to launch your career in graphic design.

Develop the creative, technical, and business skills needed to launch your career in graphic design.

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10 semanas
7–10 horas por semana
Comienza el 3 mar 2025
Inscríbete antes del 9 mar 2025
Al ritmo del instructor
Con un cronograma específico

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10 semanas
7–10 horas por semana
Comienza el 3 mar 2025
Inscríbete antes del 9 mar 2025
Al ritmo del instructor
Con un cronograma específico

Información sobre Curso

Most organisations will, at some point, require the skills of a graphic designer. Professionals in this field play an integral role in enhancing a brand’s visual presence, and are highly valued for their ability to convey meaning through visual elements.

This Graphic Design online short course from the University of Cape Town (UCT) will provide you with the technical skills and creative knowledge needed to make a start in this profession. Guided by a media expert, you’ll develop a basic understanding of how to use Adobe Illustrator,* learn to work with digital images, and explore how to choose effective typefaces to create compelling content for both print and web platforms. As you gain design knowledge and proficiency in the relevant software, you’ll also learn more about the business of graphic design and how to create a professional portfolio.

*GetSmarter won’t provide the software needed for this course; you’ll be responsible for ensuring you have access to it.

This course is aimed at anyone considering graphic design as a new career opportunity. The content offers an introduction to the subject matter, and aims to equip students with a strong foundation in visual communications. Those looking to refresh existing graphic design knowledge may also find this course beneficial. There are no formal prerequisites for registration.

Plan de estudios de Curso

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Learn how to design for print and web as you work through the weekly modules of this online short course.

Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus

Module 1: What is graphic design?

Module 2: Introduction to Adobe Illustrator

Module 3: Understanding digital images

Module 4: Visual communication

Module 5: Layout and composition

Module 6: Idea generation and research

Module 7: Working with text (typography)

Module 8: Designing for print

Module 9: Creating designs for the web

Module 10: The business of graphic design

About the certificate

Enhance your graphic-design skills and earn an official certificate of completion from the University of Cape Town.

Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.

El certificado se emitirá con tu nombre legal, y lo recibirás de forma digital una vez que hayas completado el programa, de acuerdo con los requisitos estipulados.Please note, due to additional administrative requirements, at times UCT course certificate delivery may be delayed by several weeks/months.

Algunos datos sobre el tema

39%

The percentage of designers who choose personal flexibility and freedom as the main reasons for working as freelancers.

99designs (2020).

68%

The proportion of marketers who say visuals are very important in their marketing strategies.

Venngage (Mar, 2020).

¿Por qué elegir GetSmarter?

GetSmarter es un socio de edX que brinda cursos en línea con soporte completo, relevantes para el desarrollo profesional. Los cursos están a cargo de expertos en el tema y cuentan con el respaldo de las principales universidades e instituciones del mundo. Con más de 15 años de experiencia en el sector del aprendizaje en línea, GetSmarter ofrece conocimiento experto de larga trayectoria en investigación de mercado, análisis de datos y perspectivas de negocios, con el objetivo de que adquieras las habilidades esenciales para tu crecimiento profesional.