Information Technology & Digital Professions
The Graphic Designer programme is a structured professional vocational training programme designed in accordance with professional standards, workplace procedures, and real industry practice in visual communication and design production. The programme develops practical professional competence, design judgement, technical execution skills, and safe working practices through progressive training blocks that combine classroom theory, guided exercises, supervised practical work, and formal assessment. The training supports the preparation of participants for performing professional graphic design tasks within the occupational scope of the profession and is documented in a form suitable for institutional use, verification, and external or international review through published programme information, curriculum structure, and learning outcomes.
Individuals seeking formal vocational qualification and documented competence in graphic design and visual communication.
Practitioners with practical experience who want to systematise skills, close competence gaps, and validate professional capability through structured training and assessment.
Employees of companies, studios, marketing teams, and service providers who require documented proof of competence for career development, tendering, compliance, or professional progression.
Apply occupational safety, ergonomic requirements, and responsible digital work practices in graphic design activities.
Interpret creative briefs, technical specifications, brand guidelines, and production requirements for design assignments.
Select and use appropriate software tools, typographic systems, colour principles, and layout methods for different communication purposes.
Create digital and print-ready visual materials in accordance with quality standards, technical requirements, and client objectives.
Identify design errors, production risks, and non-conformities, and apply corrective actions before final delivery.
Prepare presentation files, export packages, and technical documentation for approval, production, and archiving.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues, printers, developers, and clients during the design process.
Instructional time
Total: 480 academic hours (Theory 160, Practice 260, Independent study 40, Final assessment 20).
Issued documents
Assessment
Assessment includes continuous assessment through tests and practical tasks, evaluation of workshop performance and project work, review of portfolio outputs and technical documentation, and a final practical examination based on professional design assignments.
Prerequisites
Basic literacy and numeracy, readiness for practical training, ability to follow occupational safety and workplace discipline requirements, and willingness to work with digital tools and visual materials. Prior professional experience is not mandatory.
Training format
Competence-based vocational training delivered through classroom theory, supervised practical workshops, guided exercises, project-based technical tasks, independent study, portfolio development, and formal assessment.