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where are the part-time courses for graphic design

24 Jan 2007 11:2615 commentsBizLike
I unfortunately have to work for a living but would love to get some credentials behind my 14 yrs experience in GD. Anyone know who offers reputable part-time courses in Jhb?
 
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Invest your money in books-
Although there are a few part time courses you could do, it would be best to invest your money in buying the latest contemporary design books and devoting your time to self study. Think of the library you could build up with the R6000 you are planning on spending on a course.

A qualification can look good on your CV, but unless you have a super hot portfolio you won't secure a great design job. Feed your mind with pure design from all around the world. Explore and experiment with different styles and techniques. Chat with other creatives in online forums. There are some brilliant design websites, just do your research.

If you want to attend a training course, build on your software knowledge. The Adobe Creative Suite (CS) is vital as well as knowledge of Freehand. Most importantly explore, play and create whilst building a great portfolio. Posted on 26 Jan 2007 07:16
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AAA School of Advertising runs good courses BUT-
experience still beats certificates. Posted on 2 Feb 2007 12:16
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INTEC-
I am studying graphic design through intec. A correspondence graphic design course certainly has its flaws like tutor feedback (you really need someone in the flesh) but it concentrates on drawing (most of the assignments you are not allowed to use a computer) and so this is a solid foundation with the good notes and very interesting assignments. If you want to go the book route try a well known designers site and they usually will have a book list Posted on 19 Feb 2007 11:53
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Graphic Design Diploma - Part-Time-
I'm in the same boat as you. im employed as a senior graphic designer for an advertising agency but because of my lack of a Diploma, im earning peanuts. I have tried every reputable insitution but they are not offering the diploma on a part-time basis and this is driving me out of my mind. I'm appealing to companies to consider employing us on the 'what can you do' as opposed to 'what do you have' principle. I possess every book there is but sadly one can't afford luxuries like an Apple Mac. Posted on 27 Mar 2007 10:34
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Natasha
HI there-
Hi there

Could I have a chat with you?Please give me an email adres that I could contact you on? Posted on 5 Aug 2008 14:29
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Ronel
There are part time courses for everything why not graphic design?-
I agree.

We need colleges that teach graphic design part time and internationally recognized and that teaches all software not how to draw.

There are part time courses for almost anything why not for graphic design. We all have to work to survive . How come nobody offers good internationally recognized graphic design courses? A good course that is after hours and teaches you computer literacy with regards to graphic design and not how to draw . Most of us already have that skill . This is what people are looking for. Somebody please tell us where in the world can we study graphic design part time, internationally recognized and an institution that teaches you ALL the software packages. That is what we pay for and also an employer does not want to still teach the people how the software packages work. That is what we pay the expensive colleges to teach us and that is what we expect from a college to teach us. Posted on 5 Aug 2008 14:38
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try Friends of Design-
they run dtp, web and motion graphics courses in the evening.
www.friendsofdesign.net Posted on 24 Sep 2008 11:58
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chilli
Good Graphic Design Part-Time-
I have the same problem - only in Cape Town (which i think is worse than JHB) because there are even less courses.
Can anyone help me too? Posted on 16 Oct 2008 11:57
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bob
same issues-
i got dtp & design certificate and im trying to find degree or diploma
and vega is the closest so far Posted on 19 May 2009 11:02
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graphics for part timers-
i agree with you all, we need after hours class for graphic design especially in joburg if there is anywhere we could enroll for a degree or even a diploma. you can call me on 072 038 8967 Posted on 31 Jul 2009 16:25
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alison
design in the evenings-
www.learn2.co.za
these people are amazing at what they do, web design,maya, max and not only full time but in evenings too.check out their site.I highly recommend them if your thinking of studying in the evenings. Posted on 1 Aug 2009 09:26
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Try this website-
http://www.mydreamcourse.co.za/category/design-graphic-design.html

they have loads of places Posted on 8 Dec 2009 10:58
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Vega-
Guys try vega the brand communication school. There is a vega in durban-jhb and ct Posted on 7 Sep 2009 12:00
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VEGA-
can anyone who is doing or has done graphic design contact on vuyiswa.dlamini@steinmuller.co.za I need some advises.
Thanks. Posted on 17 Nov 2009 18:08
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Marco
Has anyone found a place in Cpt. that offers National Diploma Course in Graphic Design. Please letme know;
lesleyannmarco@rocketmail.com

Thanks Posted on 17 Apr 2012 08:18
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