Course General Description

The Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication Design degree was curriculated to prepare students for a place in the world of visual communication, design, digital and advertising. Through an emphasis on conceptual design thinking, students develop a signature creative skillset as well as an understanding of current market demands, trends and technology requirements. The philosophy of the Graphic Design programme comes from its professional nature. It is concerned with providing an exciting educational experience that encourages experimentation and creativity in order to arrive at diverse and exciting solutions to real design problems, without losing sight of the realities of the visual communication design industry.

School General Description

The Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a leading University in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. It was formed in 2002 following the merger of Technikon Natal and ML Sultan Technikon and it was initially known as the Durban Institute of Technology. It has five campuses in Durban, and two in Pietermaritzburg. In July 2019, approximately 33932 students were enrolled to study at DUT. The University is one of 5 technical institutions on the African continent to offer Doctoral Degrees. The current Chancellor is Ms Nonkululeko Nyembezi. The six faculties include: Faculty of Accounting & Informatics Faculty of Applied Sciences Faculty of Arts & Design Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment Faculty of Health Sciences Faculty of Management Sciences