Advertising and Graphic Design Portfolio Programme

Duration: 18 Months Standard & 12 months Fast-Track

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Advertising and Graphic Design are specialized fields for creative thinkers who are problem-solvers. Professionals working in both fields collaborate to provide solutions for brands.

AisAD’s Advertising and Graphic Design portfolio programme offers students the opportunity to become graphic designers with solid advertising art direction and copywriting skills.

The programme develops strategic, conceptualization, typographical, photography and the technical skills required in creating effective graphics for print, advertising and corporate identity.

Courses are taught by advertising and design agency CEO’s and creative who will expose you to workplace practices and real industry projects giving you the opportunity to experience industry while in school.

Those who successfully complete this programme should qualify for employment opportunities with graphic design firms, advertising agencies, printing companies and businesses with in-house design departments.

What you will learn

Advertising 

  • Introduction to marketing
  • Introduction to marketing communications
  • Consumer behaviour
  • Branding
  • brand identity design
  • Art direction
  • Copywriting
  • Advertising photography
  • Advertising production

Graphic Design

  • Idea generation
  • Creative concept development
  • Principles and elements of design
  • Typography
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Publication design
  • Brand Identity design
  • Packaging design
  • Advertising design
    Programme Requirement

    Participants must ensure they have the necessary hardware and software.

    Hardware Requirements

    • MacBook Pro or i7 PC/laptop with a minimum of 16GB RAM
    • Headset for communication with instructors
    • Notepad, pens, and pencils for note-taking

    Software Requirements

    • Adobe CC Photoshop
    • Adobe CC Illustrator
    • Adobe CC InDesign
    Entry Requirements

    Basic computer and internet competencies. You should have successfully completed senior high school, at least.

    Duration: 18 Months Standard & 12 months Fast-Track

    How will the programme be delivered?

    This portfolio programme is delivered 100% live online.

    How you will learn

    Learning is through live practical workshops and self-directed projects.

    Where you will learn

    The programme is delivered live online via Google Meet or Zoom. You can take part in classes from anywhere in the world.

    How you will be assessed

    To successfully complete this programme, you will be required to submit a creative portfolio covering the programme’s specialization areas. Works in the portfolio must demonstrate professionalism and excellence from assessor’s perspective.

    Tuition Fee

    GHC16,000
    for Ghanaian students &

    USD4,000
    for international students.

    Tuition Fee Payment Plan: 4 equal instalments for Ghanaian students and 3 equal instalments for international students. Note: You get 20% discount on tuition fee if you can pay the full tuition fee amount.

    Career Prospects
    • Graphic Designer
    • Advertising Designer
    • Publication Designer
    • Package Designer
    • Brand Identity Designer
    • Art Director
    • Copywriter

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