University of Pretoria - Faculty of Humanities
BA (Information Design)
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The BA (Information Design) program focuses on the effective communication of complex information through design. This degree equips students with skills in visual communication, data visualization, and user experience design, preparing them to address challenges in various industries. The course emphasizes practical experience and collaboration, encouraging students to develop their unique design approaches.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue diverse careers such as information designer, user experience (UX) designer, data visualization specialist, or content strategist. They may find opportunities in tech companies, marketing firms, or nonprofit organizations, leveraging their design skills to enhance communication and user engagement.
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