North West University Graphic Design
North West University Graphic Design, Graphic design is “art in the form of visual communication”. A graphic designer creates original, creative illustrations and designs in response to a problem or situation. Graphic design includes the aesthetic and creative aspect of all promotional and corporate visual material used in the business and advertising world. Examples include designing and illustrating logos, brochures, promotional posters, web pages, interactive CD’s, technical and editorial illustration, and menus. It also includes cover design and design layout. A graphic designer thus creates for the purpose of promotion, marketing or visual communication. The world of graphic design is one of the most stimulating and exciting fields of study a talented student can enter.
Where can you work?
The career possibilities in graphic design are plentiful. The industry is a growing and dynamic one and is generally known as the largest employer of artists in creative careers. Individual talent, motivation and personality, however, all play a vital role in determining the position of a qualified designer in the market. Besides design institutions and printing houses, many organisations employ graphic designers to do design and illustration work for them. A graphic designer who enjoys independence, can start his/her own design business. Have a look at the list of possibilities:
- Professional graphic designer
- Freelance artist
- Animation artist
- Editorial designer
- Design director
- Layout artist
- Children’s book artist
- Comic artist
- Illustrator
- Advertising artist
- Packaging designer
- Web page designer
- Educator
- Multimedia designer
If you are interested in graphic design, please contact:
Zita Kyster
Tel (018) 299 4091
Graphic Design
Ms Colette Lotz
Mr Héniel Fourie
Ms Jo-Ann Chan
Ms Marina Herbst
Mr Ricardo Liut
Contact us
Mafikeng
Dr William Heuva (Programme Coordinator)
Programme Director
Tel: +27 (0)18 389 2216
Dr Ndivhoniswani Aaron Tshidzumba
Acting Director
Tel: +27 (0)18 285 2053
Potchefstroom
Lisl Boshoff
Senior administrative assistant: Communication
Tel: +27 (0)18 299 1642
Fax: +27 (0)18 299 1651
Zita Kyster
Administrative assistant: Art History and Graphic Design
Tel: +27 (0)18 299 4091
Fax: +27 (0)18 299 4097
Claudia Howard
Administrative assistant: Communication
Tel: +27 (0)18 299 1639
Vanderbijlpark
Naomi du Plessis
Programme Coordinator
Tel: +27 (0)16 910 3463
Fax: +27 (0)18 299 1651