Red & Yellow
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Course Curriculum
In this module, you’ll sharpen your critical eye and learn to decode visual culture like a pro. Dive into the theories that shape how we see and interpret images, and start building your own research journey. You'll explore big ideas, tackle ethical questions, and draft a research proposal that sets the stage for your creative practice. It’s the first bold step in shaping your voice as a design researcher
The important bits
Key Info
- Course Duration: 1 Year
- Accreditation: Council on Higher Education (CHE)
- Access: On Campus
- Start Date: 4 February 2026
- Cost: Enquire for Price
What you’ll learn
- Demonstrate critical engagement with discourses around visual culture to render complex societal challenges open for visual research.
- Execute integrated visual design campaigns in response to unfamiliar problems surfaced from discourse in the field of visual communication design.
- Drawing on discourse around visual culture, position a novel creative entrepreneurial venture in adopting an ethical stance towards the triple bottom line to commercialise a creative idea.
- Produce and exhibit a unique summative portfolio of visual design work that is underscored by sound visual research conducted in an unfamiliar, problematised visual communication context.
- Write a minor dissertation that rigorously and creatively frames a portfolio of visual design work.
ACQUIRE TOMORROW’S SKILLS
This accredited Honours degree is built and taught by design experts who specialise in the field.
BUILD YOUR SKILLS
Gain both expert theory and practical design skills that are in high demand in today’s job market.
THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX
This Red & Yellow Honours degree is the perfect way to combine your creativity with practical commercial logic.
ELEVATE YOUR CAREER
Be recognised with an industry-centric Red & Yellow degree, giving you a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills.
Red & Yellow programmes are made to future-proof your career
Our qualifications are designed to accelerate opportunities and give a boost to your CV. Top businesses across industries recognise Red & Yellow graduates as having the practical skills and the theoretical background to hit the ground running with confidence and creative flair.
This course is perfect for:
- Graduates who have completed a visual communication (or related) degree at NQF 7, and who want to hone their conceptual and technical expertise and develop their research prowess.
- Professionals who wish to make an informed impact in the industry - either through visual communication design or rigorous visual research in this field
Meet your team:
This Bachelor of Arts Honours in Visual Communication Design was created by, and benefits from, our lecturers’ years of experience in the field – both in teaching and in industry. They know how to nurture talent and bring out the best in students.
Melissa Opperman
Manager for the School of Lifelong Learning
Melissa Opperman blends strategic insight with a deep passion for education, ensuring every learner reaches their full potential.
With expertise in SETA, QCTO, and online learning, she drives innovative and accessible education solutions.
Committed to lifelong learning, she empowers individuals to grow in both their personal and professional journeys.
Where Commercial Logic meets Creative Magic
Creative thinking is still the most powerful skill of the future, but only if it’s paired with commercial savvy and the ability to adapt. That’s why we equip future thinkers, doers, and makers with the real-world, future-proof skills they need to thrive. Whether you're climbing the ladder or building something of your own, we’ll help you learn how business works – and how to make it work for you.
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