Creative communication creates business

Incorporating InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, CorelDraw, Acrobat, Brand Development, Design Principles, and Repro & Print
Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing Course (Part-time)
Course Type
Full Time, Part Time
Next Course Date
15 April, 2025
Course Times
3 Months
Course Duration
Part Time, Evenings
Course Cost
R18200
Venue
Keyline Durban
Virtual Classroom

Can also be studied online

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Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing Course (Part-time) at Keyline

Learning at Keyline is more than just taking a course, it’s an experience!

Our Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing Course in Durban and Ballito will equip you with design skills to deliver high-impact marketing material, from logo design & brand identity to magazine layouts and ads. Learn discipline and approach with branding techniques, visual balance implementation & colour relationships. Use industry-standard software to maximise the quality of your content for print, social media and web.

The 3-Month Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing Course includes a FREE Digital Marketing Course. 

This is the most comprehensive graphic design and publishing course you will find in this time frame. Our commitment is to prepare and supply knowledgeable, well-trained graduates to succeed in the industry, offering them as much individual attention as possible.

With online training also available you can increase your design expertise alongside existing commitments, making this course even more convenient.

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Graphic design is a creative field that involves visually communicating ideas, messages, and information through the use of images, typography, colour, and layout. It is the art of combining various elements to create visually compelling and aesthetically pleasing designs. Graphic Designers play a crucial role in shaping the visual identity of individuals, companies, and organisations.

  • Mac Basics
  • Typography
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • CorelDraw Essentials
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Brand Development
  • Design Principles
  • Repro & Print Theory

In this course, you will learn a wide range of skills and concepts related to visual communication and creating professional-quality designs. This course will cover fundamental design principles, such as composition, colour theory, typography, and layout techniques. You will gain proficiency in using industry-standard design software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, to create and manipulate digital images, illustrations, and layouts.

Additionally, you will explore the process of designing for various mediums, including print and digital platforms, learning how to adapt designs for different formats and effectively communicate messages through visuals.

Through hands-on training and assessments, you will develop your creative problem-solving abilities and learn how to apply design principles to real-world scenarios. By the end of the course, you will have acquired the skills and knowledge necessary to create visually appealing designs, produce professional-grade publications, and effectively communicate ideas through graphic design.

You can find yourself, and find a career you will be happy in, while also not wasting years of your life and loads of money. Our Adobe-based Graphic Design courses will give you skills that you can use to generate income for the rest of your career, while also exposing you to solid business and brand communication functions.

Have tons of practical fun while learning skills that will put any business at a distinct advantage in the competitive advertising and communications industry – after just a few months of training!

Keyline’s courses are carefully crafted training programs constantly developing around an industry that knows only one constant… Change!

R 18 200 (Upfront) Or
R 8 800 (Deposit) Plus R 4 950 x 2 Instalments

* Flexible payment plans available

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be presented with a Keyline certification. Keyline is an Adobe Training Centre, Mict Seta accredited Training Centre, and a Certiport Authorised Testing Centre.

Every student will be assigned a dedicated mentor who will guide them throughout the course. We are with you on your academic journey and will not allow you to fall behind.

Should a student have an enquiry outside office operating hours, our support staff are available for assistance.

During breaks, learners will be provided with refreshments.

All printed and electronic training materials are provided.

Should you require assistance with installing and setting up the Adobe software on your PC, you can come through to our main training lab in Morningside, Durban or we can provide you with virtual assistance.

Students will undergo a final examination for both theory and a practical test at the end of the course. They will also have the opportunity to compile their own personal portfolios.

The minimum pass mark is 60% and a certificate will be awarded to each student upon completion. The required attendance has to be fulfilled upon completion. The certification indicates that the learner has been trained at an Adobe Authorised training centre, the professional standard of international recognition for Adobe training partners.

An extra lesson will be held once a month on a Saturday free of charge for groups of students who feel they might be falling behind and need extra help. Dates will be scheduled at Keyline’s discretion based on the availability of the training resources.

Make a direct payment to our bank account using EFT. Simply transfer the required amount to the following account details:

Account Name: Keyline Graphics CC
Bank: Standard Bank
Account Number: 250546302
Branch Code: 003826

Please use your student number or reference code for the payment reference.

You can make cash or card payments directly at our branch. Visit us at 136 Florida Road, Morningside, Durban and our staff will assist you.

We partner with reputable financial institutions to help you access student loans tailored to your needs. Speak to our student advisors to explore your options.

Take advantage of our Float payment option to split your total tuition into 6 equal monthly installments. This helps ease the financial burden while allowing you to focus on your studies. Note that a credit card is required for this transaction.

If you require a more personalised payment plan, we can work with you to design a custom solution that fits your unique financial situation. Contact us to discuss your options.

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Keyline is an elite graphic design training institution operating in KZN since 2003. We have an in-depth understanding of the needs for productive design communication environments, and we are directly responsible for training and placing hundreds of designers, design workflows, software and hardware implementation strategies into various sectors of industry.

The Keyline Training centre is a specialised learning and working environment equipped with state of the art Apple Macintosh hardware and the latest versions of industry standard design software. Get in touch with one of our student advisors to arrange a consultation and visit our facilities.

Where creativity meets certification.

We are more than just a digital design school – we are a hub of innovation, inspiration, and skill-building. In a rapidly evolving employment landscape, a new combination of traditional, digital and artificial skills are becoming critically important for relevance in the modern design workplace. Let us segment and guide you through your learning journey as you skill yourself for your working future. We offer you the opportunity to validate your design skills with globally recognised certifications.

We offer substantial value and savings through our software sales and consulting.

Adobe tools empower students to think creatively and communicate expressively. Our full time students are eligible for a 70% discount on Adobe Creative Cloud.

Adobe Creative Cloud for teams gives you the world’s best creative apps and services in a single, integrated platform.

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Ballito 1 Lozi Park, Phezulu Drive, Ballito, 4420

+27 31 312 8560 / +27 82 936 9554
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Keyline’s carefully crafted training philosophy, backed by 17 years of delivering excellence in the digital design industry, has now been additionally ported into a live virtual classroom experience.

We have taken the best from our on-site training methodology and implemented a ‘blended learning’ program of live e-lectures, hands-on training and real-time interactive support. This personal interaction with our certified lecturers and staff will best prepare you with the relevant and marketable skills that you need to succeed in the industry.

Contact us for a personalised virtual or onsite meeting. We will be happy to give you advice on carving a career path for yourself in the Digital Design industry.

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