BA (Information Design)
University of Pretoria - Faculty of Humanities
Key Information
Campus location
Pretoria, South Africa
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
BA (Information Design)
This program qualifies candidates for entry-level positions into the mass communications industries such as graphic design, branding and advertising as well as broadcast design. With a strong social underpinning, the program incorporates design strategies, design applications and design products in print, ambient and screen-based media and technologies.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Curriculum: Year 1
Fundamental modules
- Academic information management 111
- Academic information management 121
- Academic literacy 110
- Academic literacy for Humanities 125
- Academic orientation 101
Core modules
- Imaging and visualisation (1) 101
- Information design (1) 100
- Visual culture studies 111
- Visual culture studies 121
Curriculum: Year 2
Core modules
- Imaging and visualisation (2) 201
- Information design (2) 200
- Community arts in practice 210
- Visual culture studies 211
- Visual culture studies 221
Curriculum: Year 3
Core modules
- Imaging and visualisation (3) 301
- Information design (3) 300
- Visual culture studies 311
- Visual culture studies 321
Curriculum: Final year
Core modules
- Information design 400
- Arts research and methodology 400
- Design studies 402
Program Outcome
Total credits: 530