Course General Description

The graduate is required to conduct independent research under appropriate supervision in the field of visual communication and contribute to knowledge production in that field. The research problem, its justification, process and outcome is reported in a dissertation which complies with the generally accepted norms for research at this level. Career Opportunities The main fields of employment are advertising agencies, design studios, printing and publishing houses. Employment opportunities also exist in government institutions such as museums, library services and medical institutions. After gaining practical experience, a designer may decide to become self-employed as freelance. Areas of specialisation include digital design, illustration, packaging, corporate identity, photography etc.

School General Description

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology was established on 1 January 2005, when the Cape Technikon and Peninsula Technikon merged. This merger was part of a national transformation process that transformed the higher education landscape in South Africa. Today, this institution is the only university of technology in the Western Cape and is the largest university in the region, boasting more than 30 000 students, several campuses and service points and more than 70 programmes. However, the institution has humble beginnings in the Cape Technikon and Peninsula Technikon, which dates back to the early 1900’s.

The four aims that comprise our mission:

• We will build a university that is highly efficient, sustainable and environmentally conscious
• We will be known for the high quality of our teaching and learning and the relevance of our curriculum
• We will create a vibrant and well resourced living and learning environment for our students
• We will enhance and develop the quality and effectiveness of our research and knowledge production