The purpose of this qualification is to develop students' cognitive and practical skills in a variety of sectors and organisations. The programme will provide students with a firm grounding in the disciplines of Communication Science, English Literature, Media Studies, Psychology and Journalism, and is suitable for students interested in a general Arts degree. The focus in this degree is on developing students' ability to think critically, to act ethically, and to engage in active problem-solving across different disciplines. Graduates of this programme should find employment in a variety of areas including, but not limited to: production coordination, communications practice and management, proofreading, editing, copywriting, relationship management, media relations and consulting, subediting, and teaching. The qualification also provides a strong foundation into postgraduate studies.

Available at Varsity College

The Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Graphic Design is aimed at students who desire to engage with graphic design on a higher intellectual and professional level than is possible in a 360 credit BA qualification. This qualification will aim to develop innovative, independent design enquiry and critical thinking through the application of basic research practice to inform design solutions. It will prepare students to specialise in a sub-discipline within graphic design and prepare them for further post-graduate study in the field of design. The outcomes of the programme have been identified by practising professionals in the field as relevant and appropriate for a qualification of this nature.

Available at Vega School

The purpose of this programme is to deepen students' existing knowledge of key areas in the field of Interior Design and serves to consolidate and deepen the student's expertise, as well as to develop research capacity in the methodology and techniques of the discipline of Interior Design. The programme will enable graduates to further cultivate their design skills by participating simulations and real life projects that will form part of the core modules.

Available at Vega School

The purpose of this programme is to build on students' existing knowledge of key areas in the field of communication in order to develop accountable and skilled communication professionals and leaders able to contribute meaningfully both to academic practice and to the communication planning, implementation and management activities of organisations, with specific emphasis on the strategic role of communication in realising organisational strategic initiatives. To this end, students will broaden and deepen their understanding of fundamental communication theories and research methodology and will be required to interrogate and evaluate multiple sources of knowledge in key areas of business-related communication. Graduates will thus cultivate the skills required for further specialised study in support of the principles of life-long learning. Through the development of crucial communication-related skills and competencies highly attractive to prospective employers, graduates will be equipped to take up communication-related positions in a variety of businesses and communication-related sectors where they will be able to add value to the organisation in which they are employed.

Available at Varsity College

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare students for careers in the creative brand communication industry, as well as to equip them with the relevant skills and capacity to nurture their own creativity. Graduates from this qualification will be able to enter industry as creative concept developers and skilled copywriters, visual communicators (graphic design and art direction) and multimedia designers or to continue their studies in an appropriate postgraduate qualification. This qualification will provide the brand communication industry with highly creative, self-motivated, skilled individuals who are able to think beyond the traditional, integrate strategic and creative disciplines and be sensitive to the complexities of the South African communication arena.

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The purpose of this qualification is to provide a quality undergraduate Degree in multimedia design which addresses the skills demands in industry and enables learners to enter and contribute to the multimedia design industry competitively. This qualification is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and meet the outcomes which are internationally and locally identified as critical for a career in this industry. Through this qualification, learners will develop the ability to develop and produce innovative interactive design solutions combining video, animations, still images and audio using a wide variety of media creatively to communicate with various audiences for a variety of purposes. Learners will be well-positioned to add value to the establishment that employs them; to pursue further studies in this field; or enable them to work as independent multimedia designers or consultants in the industry.

The qualification will provide learners with a thorough grounding and sound theoretical base in multimedia design including key disciplines informing professional multimedia design and production such as: design research, visual communication and digital media production and development. This qualification is designed to produce multimedia design professionals who are equipped to implement the design process from concept to the end product and who are empowered with the necessary skills to compete in and contribute to multimedia in the commercial sector.

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The purpose of this qualification is to prepare graduates of fashion design to play a competitive role in the fashion industry. To this end, the qualification is designed to provide the students with a solid grounding in the academic theory underpinning the main critical success factors of Fashion Design. In this way, the programme offers learners a broad spectrum of educational experiences associated with apparel design in an environment that is both creatively and intellectually stimulating to provide graduates to successfully distinguish themselves in this competitive industry.

Available at Vega School

The purpose of this programme is to provide a quality undergraduate degree in graphic design which addresses the skills the industry demands and enables graduates to enter and contribute to the commercial graphic design industry competitively. This qualification is designed to develop the knowledge and skills and meet the outcomes which are internationally and locally identified as critical for a career in this industry. Graduates will be well-positioned to add value to the establishment that employs them; to pursue further studies in this field, or enable them to work as independent graphic designers or consultants in the industry.

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The purpose of this programme is to promote access to higher education and to qualify students for careers in the brand communication industries. This 3-year degree is structured in accordance with the new HEQF guidelines and will provide learners with the knowledge, skills and applied competencies identified by industry as critical for employees to enter the world of work as planners and managers of brand communication in either the private sector, the government sector or in NGOs. Graduates will be well-prepared with insight and skills that are both employable and relevant to further specialisation study in support of the principles of life-long learning.

Available at Vega School

The purpose of this programme is to provide students with postgraduate skills and knowledge in order to prepare them for middle and senior management positions in the brand communication industry, at an advertising agency/ consultancy or a corporate. Students are equipped with further skills and competencies in their chosen area of application, whilst developing field specific research capacity underpinned by a strong methodological understanding to follow a career in Strategic Brand Communication. This honours degree provides students with the knowledge, skills and real-world understanding identified by industry as critical for employees in a highly competitive and cluttered communication environment (referring to the barrage of communication messages audiences are exposed to).

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The purpose of this qualification is to develop and prepare students for a career in computer graphics and design. Three skills tracks are offered, namely creative thinking, visual communication and graphic development. The programme involves the manipulation of images, and the creation of print layouts and web designs. Graduates will be well-positioned to work as independent graphic designers or consultants, to contribute to the commercial graphic design industry and to pursue further studies in this field.

Available at Rosebank College

The purpose of this qualification is to provide students with the skills and knowledge to work within the print and electronic media sector. The outcomes of this qualification will be achieved through both written and practical tasks, similar to those practised within the journalism and media industry. Graduates will be equipped for entry level positions in the field of journalism in a range of areas such as publication editing, news reporting, news investigation, sub-editing, copywriting and freelance writing.

Available at Rosebank College

The purpose of this qualification is to introduce students to the field of branding from both the business and creative perspective. The programme focuses on brand building principles, theories and practices supported by creative development. The aim is to develop students' creative thinking skills in order to craft innovative brand designs and to present and communicate information reliably and appropriately. A solid foundation is also provided in terms of business principles related to corporate branding with students being exposed to accounting and economic principles relevant to the brand communication sector. Graduates will be able to enter into internships, learnerships or entry-level positions in related fields. It will also enable them to gain access to degree or diploma qualifications in brand strategy, marketing, media and communication related fields.

Available at Vega School

The purpose of this qualification is to provide an entry level qualification that will enable students to access internships, learnerships, entry-level positions as well as diploma and degree programmes within any of the creative brand communication fields. It introduces creative brand principles, and develops students' creative and conceptual skills. The programme focuses on the theories and principles of brand building and creative communication as encountered in visual communication and multimedia design using a combination of theoretical, experiential and practical components to facilitate students' academic growth, particularly their critical, strategic and conceptual thinking. Students are introduced to the principles and practices of academic writing and research to equip them to further their studies.

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The purpose of this qualification, aimed at students seeking a vocational career in photography, is to facilitate the enhancement of creative and critical thinking as core components of the students' academic growth. The qualification uses a combination of practical portfolio work, theoretical content and artistic and creative components in order to enable students to fulfil a range of photographic tasks. Graduates will acquire the commercial photography skills necessary for access to entry-level photography positions.

Available at Vega School

The core purpose of the qualification is to train students (who have completed a relevant three year qualification), in real-world brand strategy planning. The focus of the course is therefore on brand building and brand contact management within the context of marketing and business strategy.

Available at Vega School