Web Design_
Specialising in
UX & UI Design
Your Education, Your Choice: Full-Time Study - On Campus or Virtual!
Length of course: 1 Year
Orientation: TBA
Course Starts: TBA
Delivery: On‑Campus and Virtual – we offer dual‑delivery options and live stream every class
Resulting Qualification: Higher Certificate
Early Bird Offer: Save R10,500 on Tuition!
Apply before 15 July and pay just R82,000 (instead of R92,500) when you settle in full by 31 July 2025.
Embrace the world of user experience and digital design.
Whether it’s websites and mobile apps or online shopping platforms and user interfaces, we all know there’s no avoiding the digital world. Technology and digital interaction influence every part of our lives, and have made digital designers and developers highly sought-after, both locally and internationally.
Happily, this also gives creative students with tech-savvy, analytical minds the opportunity to explore both sides of their personalities in a well-established, and growing, industry.
The full time Web Design course at the Academy of Digital Arts gives you the chance to enter this arena from the perspective of user experience and user interface design. Taught and mentored by lecturers still very active in the industry, this UX/UI course sees you crafting concepts, digital designs and prototypes in full interactivity, leveraging both theoretical training and practical application.
So, if you’re passionate about starting a creative career that puts your user-centred creativity to the test, or are interested in designing websites and interactive content that flow seamlessly and look incredible, this is the course for you!
Career Opportunities_
User Interface (UI) Designer /
User Experience (UX) Designer /
Web Designer /
App Designer /
Interaction Designer /
Be Skilled.
Be Independent.
Be Agile.
Be Relevant.
Belong.
Website Designs /
Online Shopping Site Layouts /
Interactive Campaigns /
App Designs /
Marketing Collateral /
Digital Brand Elements /
Social Media Campaigns /
User Interfaces /
Be Skilled.
Be Exceptional.
Be Creative.
What will you learn? _
When it comes to designing for digital platforms such as websites and apps, those able to combine their creative skills with strategic, analytical thinking are worth their weight in gold!
With this in mind, this web design course is geared towards helping you develop that magical combination by integrating practical understanding of how your users think, with conceptual know-how and a great eye for layout and design.
And, as the digital fields are always evolving and expanding, we’ll make sure you’re well versed in staying up to date on industry-standard tools, tricks and procedures, and have all the problem-solving skills you need to become a life-long learner!
& Design Thinking
Front-end digital design is about more than just attractive layouts and functional code. As with any of the creative fields, you need to have a solid, dynamic concept, purpose and plan of action behind what you’re producing to communicate the right message to the right audience. We’ll train you in these theories and processes, and make sure you practice them until they become second nature.
& Principles
When it comes to user interface design, having excellent design and layout skills is fundamental for any web designer. This is the domain of typography, colour, imagery, graphic elements, and visual flow of information - all used to make your websites visually attractive and engaging! While the developers handle the technical side, you’ll be ensuring the platform communicates clearly, looks good, and stays on brand.
Practical Skills
During your year with us, we’ll ensure you receive all the necessary theoretical training, and practical skills needed to conceptualise, plan, design, prototype and test your website layouts and apps. And, as digital technologies are constantly changing, we’ll not only give you a foundation in industry-standard, user-centred UX and UI techniques and software, but also the troubleshooting and life-long learning skills you’re going to need to be able to grow and adapt over the course of your web career.
No Academy of Digital Arts course would be complete without us fulfilling our promise to focus on making our students industry-ready. You’ll be taught by lecturers still active in the field, who will help you understand the necessary procedures and processes used in the workplace, and teach you those vital ‘soft skills’ that you’ll need to professionally interact with clients and colleagues.
Note: Upon completion of this course you will be awarded the Higher Certificate in Web Publishing and Interactive Media, NQF-level 5 (SAQA ID 88182, HEQSF-aligned, H/PR432/E003CAN, 152 Credits).
Student work_
Facts, Figures and FAQ.
Do you offer financing options?
Academy of Digital Arts has partnered with Student Hero to help our students to learn about, apply for, and compare offers from the major student finance providers — all from a single platform, and at zero cost to you.
What are the course requirements?
You must have a valid Matric certificate or NQF4 equivalent. You will also need to complete all the questions and creative pieces requested in the enrolment application form, as well as provide your personal portfolio.
Do you offer Scholarships?
If you have the goods to shine, the “Distinguished Talent Scholarship” programme is for you. One scholarship is awarded to the candidate who most impresses us and shows initiative to achieve their full potential.
Do you offer Bursaries?
Should you require financial assistance, you can apply for a B-BBEE Bursary. Fill out the form provided and we’ll do our best to connect you with potential corporate sponsors.
Geographically Challenged?
If for any reason you cannot join us on campus, you can still be part of our virtual classroom, where we stream our contact classes live online. You’ll receive the same high-quality education and qualification as our in-person students. To get the most out of your experience, a stable internet connection is required, and we recommend using a second screen for easier access to course materials and live interaction.
What are the course fees?
R92 000
R82 000
Apply by 15 July and settle in full by 31 July 2025.
with a registration fee of R500 payable upon registration.
Various payment options are available, and detailed in the application form, along with our general admin fees.
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