PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Graphic design is closely related to the concept of visual communication. Present in many aspects of modern society, graphic design is involved in the creation of printed or digital communication media and strengthens the visual identity of companies.
- Study mode: Full time
- Duration of the program: 3 years for the License and 5 years for the Master
- Language of instruction: English and / or French
- Start date of the program: End of August / beginning of September
ADMISSION AND ENROLLMENT CONDITIONS
Admission to this program is competitive, and applicants must meet the minimum requirements.
Conditions for admission:
- French-speaking cycle
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- Holder of a probatoire in any series
- Holder of a Baccalaureat in any series
- With not more than three repeats.
- English-speaking cycle
- Holder of a GCE O level in any 4 subjects
- Holder of a GCE A level in two subjects
- With not more than three repeats.
Language Requirements
Students who do not meet the language requirements but meet all other requirements are eligible and will be required to take an Aptitude test for English or French. The results are required to be presnted to the admissions office before the start of the next academic year. Without which the the student will not be able to register for the courses.
APTITUDE TEST
This is an exam for those who do not meet up with the language requirements . A second chance is given to you by SUI to sit in for a language exam. This will enable you have a valid certificate which will show that you validated the English proficiency exam to grant you the cridencials to meet up with the admission requirements , under the supervision and mentorship of the university of Buea.
Registration:
When registering, students are required to present photocopies of the following documents:
- Probatoire and Baccalaureate or the GCE – Ordinary and Advanced Level result slip and or certificate
- Birth certificate
- A hand written application
- Photocopy of national identity card (optional)
Transferring students must present:
- All other documents listed in the admission requirements to the program
- A copy of your most recent academic transcripts / records, signed and authorized by your institution.
- Any student requesting a transfer must have a related academic background and meets the minimum admission requirements
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Program in design training
The content of design training may vary depending on the specializations chosen. However, the subjects taught fall within the following areas:
- History of art and design
- General artistic culture
- Drawing techniques (AutoCAD)
- Graphics
- DTP tools (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
- Info graphic
- Motion Design
- Interior and exterior architecture
- Scenography
- Atmosphere and colors
- Game design
- 2D / 3D animation
- 3D modeling
- Graphic communication
- Visual communication
- Foreign languages
TUITION AND GENERAL FEES
The tuition and general fees for this program are:
| FULL-TIME FEES | AMOUNT |
| Registration | 100,000 F CFA (To be paid directly after admission) |
| Tuition | 2 500 000 F CFA |
| Practice and Laboratory | 27 500 F CFA |
| Student Accessories | 25 000 F CFA |
| Total cost | 2 652 500F CFA |
The tuition and fees stated above only apply to the 2021/2022 academic year and are subject to change
NB: the total fees are paid in two installments. 70% upon registration before the start of the academic year (usually before September 1) and 30% before the start of the second semester (usually February).
We strongly recommend that students review the requirements of this program before applying for admission and it should be noted that students who apply and meet this requirement may be required to undergo an interview before the final decision on their application is made. taken (Link to the admission schedule here).
For more information on admission to this program, please contact: [email protected]
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Future designers work in different fields of activity, such as:
- Craftsmanship
- Building
- Multimedia
- Advertising
- Furniture
- Fashion and textiles
- Video games
- High-tech and IT
Young design graduates can apply for the following design professions:
- Product designer
- Space designer
- Graphic designer
- Industrial designer
- Fashion designer
- Graphic designer
- Graphic designer
- Decorator
- Graphic project manager
- Web designer
- Interior designer
- Multimedia designer
- Etc