Diploma in Visual Communication

Section 12H — this learnership qualifies the employer for the Income Tax Act allowance, on top of the B-BBEE skills development spend it earns.

LearnershipDiploma (Min 360)SAQA-Registered QualificationCHE – Council on Higher EducationCreative & DesignMarketing & SalesCommunication & BrandResearch & DevelopmentSales & MarketingBusiness communicationCreativity & innovationDesign (general)MarketingTax practiceVisual communication designField 02 – Culture and ArtsHEQSF – Higher Education Qualifications Sub-frameworkBlendedFace-to-FaceOnlineEastern CapeFree StateGautengKwaZulu-NatalLimpopoNorth WestWestern CapeB-BBEE skills development spendCounts as an absorbed learner opportunitySection 12H tax allowance

NQF level
6
Credits
360
Duration
12 months
SAQA ID
94158
SAQA subfield
Visual Arts
Prior learning
Recognised
SAQA registration ends
2027-06-30

Fees depend on learner numbers, funding route and delivery model, so we quote per client rather than publish a price.

What the learner will be able to do

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of art.
  • Adopt principles of marketing in the design industry.
  • Conceive, develop and realise appropriate and innovative design solutions.
  • Demonstrate competence in applying a variety of traditional and digital media to execute design solutions.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of principles of photography.
  • Demonstrate successful development of Interpersonal skills.

Entry requirements

National Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4, granting access to Diploma studies.
Or
Senior Certificate, NQF Level 4 without endorsement.
Or
National Certificate Vocational, NQF Level 4, granting access to Diploma studies.
Or
Higher Certificate in Graphic Design, NQF Level 5

What this leads on to

Horizontal, vertical, and diagonal articulations are possible with this qualification.

Horizontal Articulation:
Diploma in Visual Communication Graphic Design, NQF Level 6.

Vertical Articulation:

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