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Graphics Design

Master design elements, digital graphics, advertising, typography, and creative visual production

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Program Overview

Choose between our Certificate (Level 5) and Diploma (Level 6) programs to advance your graphics design career

Certificate Program

Level 5

Our Graphics Design Certificate provides comprehensive training in hand drawing, design elements and principles, digital graphic design, graphic illustrations, artwork production, and design ethics. Develop expertise to create professional visual content.

Duration: 1 Year (5 Terms)
Study Mode: Full-time & Part-time
Entry Requirement: KCSE D (Plain) or equivalent

Diploma Program

Level 6

Our Graphics Design Diploma provides advanced training in advertising design, typography, packaging design, publication design, photography, corporate identity development, and graphic production management. Develop expertise to lead creative projects and manage design teams.

Duration: 18 Months (7 Terms)
Study Mode: Full-time & Part-time
Entry Requirement: KCSE C- (Minor) or Graphics Design Level 5

* External Examinations charged at KES 2,500 per module per unit up to Module 7. Payment via M-PESA Paybill 529901 or Bank Transfer to Kingdom Bank.

Curriculum

Comprehensive learning paths covering essential and advanced graphics design skills

Graphics Design Level 5 (KNQF Level 5)

Total Duration: 1,760 Hours | Total Credits: 176

ISCED CodeTVET CDACC CodeUnit TitleDuration (Hours)Credit Factor
MODULE I
0211 451 07AVA/CU/GD/CC/01/5/MAHand Drawing808.0
0211 451 02AVA/CU/GD/CR/01/5/MAConceptualization of Graphic Design808.0
0611 451 01AVA/CU/GD/BC/01/5/MADigital Literacy404.0
0211 451 06AVA/CU/GD/CC/02/5/MADesign Elements and Principles404.0
0211 451 01AVA/CU/GD/CR/02/5/MADigital Graphic Design18018.0
MODULE I SUBTOTAL42042.0
MODULE II
0211 451 04AVA/CU/GD/CR/03/5/MAGraphic Illustrations I18018.0
0417 451 03AVA/CU/GD/BC/03/5/MAWorkplace Ethics and Practices404.0
0211 451 03AVA/CU/GD/CR/04/5/MAGraphic Artwork Production16016.0
0031 451 02AVA/CU/GD/BC/02/5/MACommunication Skills404.0
MODULE II SUBTOTAL42042.0
MODULE III
0211 451 05AVA/CU/GD/CR/05/5/MAGraphic Design Artwork36036.0
0413 451 04AVA/CU/GD/BC/04/5/MAEntrepreneurial Skills404.0
0211 451 08AVA/CU/GD/CC/03/5/MADesign Ethics and Law404.0
MODULE III SUBTOTAL44044.0
INDUSTRY TRAINING
-VA/CU/GD/CR/06/5/MAIndustry Training48048.0
GRAND TOTAL
GRAPHICS DESIGN LEVEL 5 TOTAL1,760176.0

Graphics Design Level 6 (KNQF Level 6)

Total Duration: 2,800 Hours | Total Credits: 280

ISCED CodeTVET CDACC CodeUnit TitleDuration (Hours)Credit Factor
MODULE I (Foundation)
0211 451 07AVA/CU/GD/CC/01/5/MAHand Drawing808.0
0211 451 02AVA/CU/GD/CR/01/5/MAConceptualize Graphic Design808.0
0611 451 01AVA/CU/GD/BC/01/5/MADigital Literacy404.0
0211 451 06AVA/CU/GD/CC/02/5/MADesign Elements and Principles404.0
0211 451 01AVA/CU/GD/CR/02/5/MADigital Graphic Design18018.0
MODULE I SUBTOTAL42042.0
MODULE II
0211 451 04AVA/CU/GD/CR/03/5/MAGraphic Illustrations I18018.0
0417 451 03AVA/CU/GD/BC/03/5/MAWorkplace Ethics404.0
0211 451 03AVA/CU/GD/CR/04/5/MAGraphic Artwork Production16016.0
0031 451 02AVA/CU/GD/BC/02/5/MACommunication Skills404.0
MODULE II SUBTOTAL42042.0
MODULE III
0211 451 05AVA/CU/GD/CR/05/5/MAGraphic Design Artwork36036.0
0413 451 04AVA/CU/GD/BC/04/5/MAEntrepreneurial Skills404.0
0211 451 08AVA/CU/GD/CC/03/5/MADesign Ethics and Law404.0
MODULE III SUBTOTAL44044.0
MODULE IV (Advanced)
0211 551 09AVA/CU/GD/CR/01/6/MAGraphic Design Budget404.0
0211 551 08AVA/CU/GD/CR/02/6/MAUser Experience Design10010.0
0211 551 07AVA/CU/GD/CR/03/6/MAAdvertising Design30030.0
0211 551 06AVA/CU/GD/CR/04/6/MATypography808.0
MODULE IV SUBTOTAL52052.0
MODULE V
0211 551 13AVA/CU/GD/CR/05/6/MAPublication Design16016.0
0211 551 12AVA/CU/GD/CR/06/6/MAPackaging Design10010.0
0211 551 11AVA/CU/GD/CR/07/6/MASignage Production606.0
0211 551 10AVA/CU/GD/CR/08/6/MAPhotography404.0
0211 551 14AVA/CU/GD/CR/09/6/MAGraphic Illustrations II16016.0
MODULE V SUBTOTAL52052.0
INDUSTRY TRAINING
-VA/CU/GD/CR/10/6/MAIndustry Training48048.0
GRAPHICS DESIGN LEVEL 6 TOTAL2,800280.0

Entry Requirements

What you need to join our Graphics Design programs

Certificate Program (Level 5)

Minimum qualifications for entry:

  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) with a minimum mean grade of D (Plain)
  • Equivalent qualifications as determined by TVETA
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Artistic aptitude

Diploma Program (Level 6)

Requirements for advanced qualification:

  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) with a minimum mean grade of C- (Minor)
  • Graphics Design or related Level 5 Certificate
  • Equivalent qualifications as determined by TVET Authority
  • Demonstrated design portfolio

International Students

Additional requirements for international applicants:

  • Equivalent academic qualifications
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Student visa and passport
  • Medical insurance coverage
  • Financial support evidence

Career Progression

Your pathway to success in graphics design and creative industries

Junior Graphic Designer

Entry-level position creating visual content, learning design software, and assisting senior designers.

Graphic Designer

Mid-level role creating professional designs, managing client projects, and developing creative solutions.

Senior Designer / Art Director

Senior role leading design teams, setting creative direction, and managing major client accounts.

Creative Director / Design Manager

Leadership role overseeing creative strategy, managing design teams, and driving brand innovation.

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