Diploma in Graphic Design
Level: Diploma
Duration: 6 Months
Faculty: School of ICT & Artificial Intelligence
Department: N/A
Branch:
Fees: 42,000 KES Per Term
Examining Body: CDACC
Modes: Onsite (In Class)
Ideal For: High School Leaver Undergraduate Student Postgraduate Student Working Professional Career Switcher Adult Learner Skills Upgrade Educator or Teacher Government Staff General Public
Campuses: Main Campus
About This Course
Brands compete for attention across print, social, and video. This diploma trains creative directors in the making — designers who understand strategy, typography, brand systems, and client management.
Why this diploma elevates your career
Freelancers without diplomas struggle to win corporate retainers. You graduate with CDACC credentials, a professional portfolio, and production workflows agencies expect: briefs, revisions, pre-press, and digital asset delivery.
Diploma designers qualify for studio lead, brand designer, and in-house creative manager roles — commanding higher day rates than certificate-only freelancers.
Who should enroll
- Certificate designers upgrading
- Marketing staff leading visual content
- Entrepreneurs building creative agencies
- Media and advertising juniors
Professional outcomes
- Develop brand identities and style guides
- Produce campaign-ready print and digital assets
- Manage creative projects and client expectations
- Apply UX-aware layout for web and social
- Present portfolio for employment or freelance contracts
Entry Requirements
KCSE C−
Admission Requirements
A copy of KCSE certificate / result slip
2 colored passports
A copy of national ID / passport
1 ream of papers
1 spring file
Course Structure
Programme coverage
- Design thinking and brand strategy
- Advanced typography and layout systems
- Digital illustration and imaging
- UI/UX fundamentals for designers
- Motion graphics and multimedia basics
- Agency-style capstone portfolio