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The Independent Institute of Education

Diploma in Computer Based Graphic Development

The Diploma in Computer Based Graphic Development in Design is offered by The Independent Institute of Education.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Subjects: 27.

Diploma in Computer Based Graphic Development offered by the Independent Institute of Education at the Faculty of Humanities

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.

The IIE Diploma in Computer-based Graphic Development is a sought after graphic design qualification offered at Rosebank College. This qualification develops mainly the following skills, creative thinking, visual communication ​and graphic design. 

​​​​​WHAT YOU CAN BECOME​

If you are interested in visual communication and have a key interest in creative design, layout and graphics then this IIE qualification presents you with the opportunity to become a desktop publisher, graphic designer, graphic illustrator or a start a career in web development and art direction.  

Curriculum
Year 1 

• ​​Introduction to Personal Computing
• Desktop Publishing
• Digital Citizenship
• Introduction to Conceptual Techniques
• Business Communication
• Drawing and Illustration Techniques
• Business​ Information Systems
• Visual Communication 1
• Graphic Development 1
• Business Practice Entrepreneurship
• Desktop Publishing
• Work Readiness Programme Workshop 1

Year 2 

• Art and Design 1
• Graphic Development 2
• Digital Photography
• Digital Marketing 2A
• IT Project Management
• 2D Animation
• Digital Marketing 2B
• Work Integrated Learning 2

Year 3 

• Video Editing 1
• Art and Design 2
• Visual Communication 2
• 3D Animation
• Graphic Development 3
• Video Editing 2
• Work Integrated Learning 3​​