How to Build a Promising Graphic Design Career
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Graphic Design Diploma
Our Graphic Design course teaches you the latest graphic design techniques through a project-based curriculum that leverages Adobe Education learning resources.
Course code: GDD100
Availability: Fulltime
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Course Overview
Learning Outcomes
Career Options
Facilities
Faculty
How to Apply
Course Overview
According to the Ibis World 2016 report, the Graphic Design industry will generate global revenues of over US $57 billion in the next 5 years.
This course teaches you the latest design techniques and software. Through a project-based curriculum that leverages Adobe Education learning resources, you will learn to
communicate ideas across a range of visual mediums.
The course begins with an introduction to the history of design and design principles before progressing to branding, digital artwork, and motion graphics. Over the course of two years, you will complete briefs for real clients using a variety of software from Adobe Creative Suite, including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and After Effects.
You will graduate with impressive portfolios that include digital artwork, web designs, and original brand concepts along with an added Adobe Certified Associate credential recognized by employers around the world.
COURSE DURATION: The course will course will run for 2 academic years (5 semesters)
CREDITS: 2400 hours or 240 credits
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be able to:
- Successfully understand and utilize digital media as a design tool
- Demonstrate knowledge of a Macintosh-based operating system
- Effectively utilize digital design as a communication device
- Understand the use of symbolic devices such as color, fonts, and other design elements
- Demonstrate an understanding of digital imaging and design software
- Create visual digitally designed solutions that effectively meet project goals
CERTIPORT
Earn Credentials Recognized By Employers Worldwide
As an ADMI student, you will gain a competitive edge over your peers by earning Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certifications in:
- Visual Communications using Adobe Photoshop®
- Graphic Design & Illustration using Adobe Illustrator®
- Print & Digital Media Publication using Adobe InDesign®
- Web Communications using Adobe Dreamweaver®
ADMI instructors will prepare you to successfully pass these exams through a curriculum that leverages Adobe Education learning resources and real-world applications.
To learn more about the certification exam visit:
www.Adobe.com/education/resources/certificate-programs.edu.html.
Career Options
A digital graphic art designer, or graphic designer, creates and modifies digital images or ads. These images are most often used to promote sales and marketing campaigns for businesses. For example, a digital graphic art designer for a movie studio may create digital images to increase the marketability of a particular film. Digital graphic art designers work within strict production timelines.
There are numerous opportunities in a number of industries, including advertising, publishing and specialized design services, as well as in the growing field of website design, particularly Internet advertising.
From working for a design consultancy to setting up your own studio, the diploma in graphic design opens the door to a wide range of creative careers.
As a graduate from this program, you will dive into well-paying jobs such as:
- Graphic Editors
- Art Directors
- Graphic Designers
- Visual Information Specialists
- Production Assistants
- Design Assistants
- Marketing specialists
- Creative Directors
Facilities
Our labs are fully equipped with digital drawing tablets used on both Macs and Window computers.
In order to ensure that you have access to the best software in the world, ADMI has always invested in the latest Adobe Creative suite that comes also with the following:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Indesign
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Fontlab studio
Adobe being is one of the best industry standard design software globally
Faculty
Nzilani Simu is a designer and illustrator from Nairobi, Kenya. She specializes in infographics, branding, hand lettering, illustration and is passionate about design for social impact.
Nzilani has over ten years of experience working as a freelancer and for creative agencies, including Scangroup and Ark Africa. Previous clients include Equity Group Foundation, iHub, Nendo, Heva Fund, Hivos, Morendat and Java House Africa. She has a BA in Sociology from the University of Western Ontario and BA in Graphic Design from Curtin University in Malaysia.
Brian Omolo is a Graphic Artist and Illustrator who combines hand drawn illustrations with computer-aided colour effects to create art. He attained a Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design from the Academy of Graphic Technology in Kenya and earned a BA in Illustration Graphics from Coventry University in 2011.
Brian has worked for various advertising agencies, such as TAC agency and On Cue Digital, as a Graphic Designer and later as an Art Director. He has exhibited his work both locally and internationally with two solo exhibitions in Nairobi, as well as group exhibitions in Kampala, Lagos, Joburg, London, and Paris. Brian has been teaching Graphic Design at ADMI since June 2016.
How to Apply
High School Education:
KCSE C- (Minus) or KCE division II, KACE one (1) Principal or an equivalent qualification or Certificate of Experiential Learning or KNQF. Basic computer proficiency is required.
To apply online please visit: https://admi.ac.ke/apply
Mode of study: Full time – 4 semesters + 1 semester internship
Intakes: January, May, September
Campus: Caxton House, CBD Nairobi
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