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Graphic Design

AS Degree in Graphic Design

Develop key creative and professional skills for a career in graphic design across industries like advertising, marketing, and publishing.

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Why this course?

Graphic Design is a versatile career path for creative thinkers and for anyone interested in art, technology, and communications. Adaptable to a wide range of industries, graphic designers can add value by working with creative teams in advertising and marketing, information technology, publishing, sales, public relations, and more.

This program is aimed at students who wish to pursue a career in graphic design, either as a freelance designer, working within a design organization or as an in-house creative within a range of business or not-for-profit organizations. It equips you with the professional and creative skills necessary to meet the needs of the graphic design industry.

COURSE DETAILS

About this course

Course Level

Associate of Science (AS)

Course Duration

This course typically takes Approximately months to complete.

Course Assessment

This course is assessed via practical assignments.

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AS Degree in Graphic Design course

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Entry requirements: To enroll on this course, you must be over 18 years of age.
See eligibility criteria and additional admissions information in our official Academic Catalog.

PROGRAM

Course Overview

This programme aims to teach and train students to become graphic design professionals in line with industry standards.

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STUDY MODE

Explore Our Flexible Learning Path

Home Study courses at ICD are structured as 8-week terms, with each week featuring a carefully curated lesson designed and moderated by your tutor. Your tutor guides your progress by setting creative exercises, moderating discussions on the student forum, and providing personalized feedback on your work — ensuring that you stay engaged and supported throughout your studies.

Each term also includes two live online sessions (typically in Weeks 3 and 7), giving you the opportunity to connect directly with your tutor and classmates for discussion, questions, and creative inspiration.

With ICD's Tutor-Led Curated Learning, you study flexibly at your own pace but always with expert guidance and a vibrant learning community.

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OUTCOMES

What will you learn?

Contextual and critical knowledge

Apply knowledge of graphic design history, theory, and developments to inform and enrich creative practice.

Creative problem solving and idea development

Analyze briefs, develop creative solutions, and apply iterative processes to produce thoughtful and effective graphic design outcomes.

Technical and communication skills

Use appropriate technical skills, media, and presentation formats to effectively realize and communicate design concepts to a specified audience.

Professional practice

Demonstrate professional knowledge, behaviors, and project management skills appropriate to a graphic designer’s practice.

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