List of Courses Offered at Greenside Design Center 2023 | Greenside Design Center Prospectus, Online Application Form and Entry Requirements 2023.
Below is the official and current List of Greenside Design Center Courses 2023 For Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Certificate, Diploma, Short Courses, and Distance Learning Programmes.
All candidates seeking admission to study at the Greenside Design Center For 2023 are hereby direct to check the list of available programs (courses) that has gained accreditation before submitting an application.
List of Courses Offered at Greenside Design Center
The Greenside Design Center offers a wide variety of full-time courses as listed below:
GRAPHIC DESIGN COURSES
INTERIOR DESIGN COURSES
MULTIMEDIA DESIGN COURSES
GREENSIDE DESIGN CENTER HIGHER CERTIFICATE COURSES
On an international level, the value of design thinking is embraced both within and outside of the design industries. Design Thinking is about being able explore problems, experiment with solutions and arrive at innovative and responsive designs. GDC brings this trend of thought to South Africa, delivering a course that focuses specifically on the creative and critical thinking that is design thinking.
The programme caters for students who complete the National Senior Certificate with entry into certificate programmes. Graduates of the Higher Certificate are expected to enter the art or design industry in junior positions, or continue with further study in degree or diploma programmes, either at GDC or other providers.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHILE STUDYING THIS COURSE:
The purpose of the qualification is to lay a foundation in the broad principles and practices of design. The programme introduces learners to creative and visual thinking, design thinking and the design process, visual communication methods, professional practise and the analysis and critique of design solutions. It offers an integrated combination of conceptual and applied skills and prepares learners to become flexible, problem-solving thinkers outside the boundaries of a single design discipline.
The knowledge and skills taught are fundamental to many visual and creative professions, and graduates will be able to transfer these to a variety of design specialisations, including visual communication design, interior design, product design and environmental design. Additionally, the programme focuses on learners’ command of the English language, particularly in academic reading and writing pertinent to visual culture and design theory Learning Outcomes: On completion of the programme students should be able to:
- Apply design thinking and the design process;
- Utilise a variety of media, tools and techniques to express design ideas;
- Schedule and manage a simple design project;
- Interpret, analyse and critique design;
- Understand simple academic texts, formulate arguments and communicate in an academically acceptable manner
GREENSIDE DESIGN CENTER SHORT COURSES
Courses are designed by experts in the Design field.
DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION
Learn how to draw and colour in Adobe’s powerful Illustration package, and how to do digital painting and collaging in Photoshop.
Duration: 4 x 3 hour sessions
Fees: R2400.00
Dates:
To be confirmed
3D DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION
This course will teach you the basic principles of 3D illustration. You will learn how to create basic meshes from 2D profiles, material application, lighting, fluid simulation and rendering.
Duration: 2 days
Fees: R2400.00
Dates:
Sat 19 Oct 09:00 – 15:30 (including half hour lunch break 12:00 – 12:30)
Sat 19 Oct 09:00 – 15:30 (including half hour lunch break 12:00 – 12:30)
PHOTOGRAPHY
Learn how to use the functions of a DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera, control shutter speed, depth of field and film speed. This workshop will also cover the basic principle of photography, which will include composition and lighting.
Duration: 2 x 6 hour sessions (1 hour lunch break)
Fees: R2400.00
SKETCHUP
Learn the basic tools of Sketchup and turn your imagination into three-dimensional drawings of environments or objects. Render the drawings in SU Podium.
Duration: 2 and half days
Fees: R2800.00
Dates:
To be confirmed
The African Institute for the Interior Design Professions has assessed and validated this IID CPD Activity. The activity carries 4 IID CPD credits. Activity reference number: GDC/2018.09.04.01 IID Members will receive a 10% discount.
The South African Council for Educators (SACE) has endorsed this activity for 10 CPTD points. Provider Number HE13196.
TEXTILE DESIGN
The need for fabric with a unique South African identity provides ample opportunities for a young entrepreneur. Printed fabric with a South African identity will provide the young fashion designer, interior designer, crafter or fine artist with the opportunity to develop a unique product for the local or international market.
Introductory 1 Day Textile course
Fees: R1000.00
9am-1:30pm
FULL 6 DAY TEXTILE COURSE
6 x 6 hr Sessions on Saturdays
Fees: R4500.00
Dates:
Dates to be confirmed
DESIGN THINKING WORKSHOPS
Design Thinking for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Innovation Brew: How might we reinvent coffee?
Use gdcTHiNK to reinvent coffee and create a better all-round caffeinated experience.
Date: To be confirmed
Times: 09:00 – 13:30
See Also: Greenside Design Center Online Application 2023
Course costs will vary. Check out the Greenside Design Center website for more details.
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