Programme Summary

BIT’s Certificate in Graphic Design programme offers students an in-depth understanding of design principles, techniques and mastery of industry software.

By providing students with an in-depth understanding of Design principles, and techniques as well as a mastery of industry-standard software packages, the training ensures that graduates are able to produce top-quality materials for both print and digital media.

Considering the huge numbers of individuals that desktop publishing currently employs within Cameroon and the ever-increasing demand for publicity materials such as brochures, flyers, posters etc, this programme is designed to provide world-class graphic design training to the traditional secretary and persons wishing to pursue a career in the graphic design industry.

This course will take any student from absolute zero knowledge in graphic design to a fully-fledged professional who masters basic and industry-standard software, as well as actively engage him or her in the use of professional equipment to produce top-quality published materials. 

Our Graphic Design Course Outline

This certificate programme consists of the following 8 courses (modules):

MAJOR COURSES

SN	COURSE CODE	CREDIT VALUE	COURSE TITLE
01	GDP201	6	Graphic Design Fundamentals
02	GDP203	6	Adobe Photoshop
03	GDP205	6	Logos, Icons and Infographics
04	GDP202	6	Quark Xpress
05	GDP204	6	Web Graphics
06	GDP206	6	Adobe Illustrator
07	GDP208	6	Adobe InDesign and Publishing
08	GDP290	12	Academic Project

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Entry Requirement

• GCE Ordinary Levels

Duration

• Four (4) months including the submission of a supervised project/Internship.

Certificate To Be Obtained

• Diploma in Graphics Design issued by the Buea Institute of Technology.

Training Sessions

June to September / October to January / February to May (All year round)

Online Application

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