1. History of Graphic Design
2. Fundamentals of Design
3. Fundamentals of Drawing
4. Introduction to Photography
5. Adobe Illustrator
6. Design & Visual Presentation

1. HCD – UI & UX
2. Typography
3. Adobe Photoshop
4. Digital Illustration
5. 3D Modelling
6. Fundamentals of Motion Graphics
7. Career Launchpad

1. Web Design
2. Design Storytelling
3. Adobe Indesign
4. Advanced Motion Graphics
5. Packaging & Printing
6. Data Visualization
7. Graphic Artwork

1. Entrepreneurship
2. HCD -Ergonomics
3. Branding
4. Design for Social Impact
5. Client & Team Projects
6. Advanced Photoshop
7. Professional Portfolio

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

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.

Our labs are fully equipped with three computer labs with Macs and PCs.

In order to ensure that you have access to the best software in the world, ADMI has invested in the following industry standard software:

• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Indesign
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Fontlab studio

Paul Rand was an American art director and graphic designer, best known for his corporate logo designs, including the logos for IBM, UPS, Enron, Morningstar, Inc., Westinghouse, ABC, and NeXT. He was one of the first American commercial artists to embrace and practice the Swiss Style of graphic design.

Rand was a professor emeritus of graphic design at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut from 1956 to 1969, and from 1974 to 1985. He was inducted into the New York Art Directors Club Hall of Fame in 1972.

KCSE C- or above in KCSE OR A-levels with 2 principle passes.

Basic computer proficiency is required. Attach certificates to your application.

Each course has its own specific requirements. Please enquire from the administration what requirements apply to the course of your choice.

1. Photocopy of your ID or Passport
2. A copy of your KCSE Certificate or Results Slip
3. 2 Passport Photos
4. Bank Slip

Download or fill the application form online here

A non refundable application fee of KES 2,000 will be paid via MPESA or Bank.

Step 1: International students apply to ADMI

• International students can apply to one of ADMI’s programmes online: http://africadigitalmedia.org/application-form/.
• Prior to applying to ADMI, please familiarise yourself with our international fee policies: http://africadigitalmedia.org/fees/.

Step 2: ADMI sends supporting documents for visa application

• Successful applicants receive a letter of admission.
• They will also receive a letter of support or a cover letter, addressed to the Director of Immigration, indicating the name and duration of the course to be studied – both new and renewal applications.
• Both of these letters will support international students in applying for their international student visa.

Step 3: Apply online for an International Student Visa

• Register at https://immigration.ecitizen.go.ke/, then log in at https://fns.immigration.go.ke/ and complete the application form (titled Form 30).
• Please note: incomplete applications will not be processed.

Step 4: ADMI Head of Academics or Principal signs/stamps completed form

• Print and fill out all details on Form 30 (student pass application form) from the following website: http://www.immigration.go.ke/downloads/Form-30-Application%20for%20Student%20Pass.pdf.
• Your completed form should then be scanned and emailed to ADMI at info@admi.ac.ke, to be signed and stamped by our Principal or Head of Academics.

Step 5: Prepare all documents and attachments

• Collate the form and all necessary supporting documents, including:
  • Signed commitment letter from the sponsor – both new and renewal cases
  • National passport copy of the sponsor – both new and renewal cases
  • Proof of funds for self-sponsored students – both new and renewal cases
  • For minors, consent letter from the parent – both new and renewal cases
  • Copy of parent’s national passport and copy of birth certificate of the minor should be attached as proof of relationship (for minors) – both new and renewal cases
  • Copy of a valid national passport – both new and renewal cases (the bio-data page)
  • Current immigration status for the pupil/student – both new and renewal cases (If already in the country)
  • Two recent passport-size colour photos – both new and renewal cases
  • Duly certified copies of basic academic certificates for those joining Tertiary Institutions and Universities – new cases only
  • Documents in foreign languages should be translated into English by either the Embassy, Public Notary, or authorized /recognized institution – both new and renewal cases
  • Copy of the school’s/college registration certificate from the Ministry of Education – new cases only
  • Clearance letter from Department of Refugee Affairs for refugees – both new and renewal cases
  • Certified copies of progress report/transcripts obtained (by the issuing institution) – renewal cases only
  • Copy of student’s pass previously held – renewal cases only

Step 6: Submit application to immigration offices

• Submit the complete form to immigration offices at Nyayo House, Alien Section, Counter Number 9 (full address below).
• Please note: Immigration might take up to two months to process your student pass or international student visa. If more than two months lapse, please follow up with the immigration office.

Step 7: Processing

• Once your application has been received, you will receive a notification via email. The email will state whether your application was rejected or received. If it has been received, processing should start immediately. You will be told to wait again. This might take around three weeks.

Step 8: Payment

• Once your applications have been approved, you will receive another notification. You should now log in to your portal and make a payment via M-pesa (Pay-Bill number 206206) or bank cheque (payable to PS Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government).

Step 9: Provide proof of payment

• Print out the approval letter and attach receipt payment. Take it to:

The Director of Immigration Services

Department of Immigration Offices

Nyayo House 9th Floor,

Kenyatta Avenue/Uhuru Highway

P.O Box 30191,000100 Nairobi

Tel: +254-20-2222022, +254-20-2217544, +254-20-2218833

Email; dis@immigration.go.ke

• You will then be told to wait for the visa to be processed. This will take three weeks or so.

Step 10: Collection

• Once your Visa has been processed, you will receive a notification by email.
• Go back to immigration offices at Nyayo House, Department of Immigration offices Ground Floor Room 16 and collect your Visa. On the same day, you should register as an alien.

For more information, please visit https://fns.immigration.go.ke/infopack/passes/studentpass/.

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.

Geoffrey Otieno Is a Graphics, 3D Modelling and animation Instructor with over 17 years experience in the web and graphics industry. He has worked for NairoBits Trust organization and helped to set up Info centers in Zanzibar, Uganda, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Ghana, Somaliland, Pakistan, and Tanzania. He is passionate about design-education, branding, and marketing.