Take your design qualification to another level - enrol for an honours degree at The Open Window

The honours degree programme consists of:

• A practical component: projects done for the industry and projects of the student's own choice
• A theoretical component: Visual Culture, Business Practice and a dissertation.
• Fields of specialisation include graphic design, interactive media, illustration, video and animation.

The quality learning you have become accustomed to at The Open Window will take place through workshops, critiques and seminars. Evening seminars and consultation hours with expert study leaders will accommodate working students.

What can you expect from this postgraduate degree?

• It will provide an advanced conceptual understanding of and academic insight into an area of focus; a polished utilisation of technical skills; advanced problem-solving abilities and a sound understanding of professional practice.
• Students will engage in research and problem solving in order to promote professionalism in design practice.
• Students rehearse presentations and pitching on professional level to successfully communicate information and ideas.
• The honours programme will conclude with an exhibition of work using display methods to activate a space.

If you want to take the next step to leap into successful design, apply for 2010 by sending an email to the Academic Director, Francisca Badenhorst, at fran@openwindow.co.za before Wednesday 9 December 2009.

The honours degree programme will commence in February 2010. Student enrolments are limited. Selection criteria apply.

For more info on The Open Window, visit www.openwindow.co.za or call us on 012 470 8680/1.