Evelyn College of Design – Graphic Design – Evelyn College of Design is one of the best graphic design schools in Kenya. We have gathered information’s about Courses offered, Application, How to Apply and Contact Details below.
Graphic design is “the art and practice of creating, planning and executing ideas and experiences with visual and textual content to meet specific needs Graphic design focuses on displaying elements in interactive designs, to optimize the user experience These visuals can be logos, advertisements, product packages, typography, publication, website etc
Graphic Design Courses Offered
COURSE PATHWAYS
PEARSON BTEC LEVEL THREE
Four terms, 14 weeks each with a Total of 18 Units covered. Term 1&2 each covers 5 Units; Term 3&4 each covers 4 Units. Achieved accreditation Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design. Learners do not get an exemption from first year Foundation at University
PEARSON BTEC LEVEL FOUR
Two terms, 14 weeks each with a Total of 8 Units covered. Term 1&2 each covers four (4) Units. Learners achieve a Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Art & Design
PEARSON BTEC LEVEL FIVE
Two terms, 14 weeks each with a Total of 6 Units covered. Term 1&2 each covers three (3) Units. Learners Achieve a Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Art and Design and an exemption from first year Foundation at the discretion of the university’s enrolment requirements.
Online Short Couse in Graphic Design
Rendering techniques
This is a course which exposes the trainee to techniques used in creating value, tone, texture and contrast on a surface for the purpose of visual or graphic communication using dry or wet media. The trainee shall be exposed to pencils, paints and ink as media used in rendering on paper, board for a duration of 12 weeks
Illustration in publications
This 12-week course introduces the trainee to methods and techniques used in creating visual images applied on magazines, newspapers and books. Illustrations are necessary in publications for they give meaning and add aesthetics to written matter.
Illustration in advertising
The course introduces the trainee to approaches in creating, customizing or enhancing visual images applied on marketing and promotion material. Illustrations are an integral part of effective advertising media. Duration 12 weeks.
Corporate identity design
This is a course that introduces the trainee to principles/elements of branding and corporate image development. The trainee will explore various approaches and strategies in the design and positioning of a strong brand/business image. Duration 8 weeks.
Typography design
This 8-week course introduces trainees to the design, selection and effective application of letterforms on visual communication media. The trainee will learn letter construction and the symbolism associated with each font and type family.
Adobe in design
This is a 12-week short course in which the learner gains skills in using computer generated designs using Adobe In Design. The learner gains skills in designing and publishing multipage documents containing text, vector artwork, and images. The learners will come up with digital and printed material such as stationery, resumes, pamphlets, catalogs, brochures interactive digital publications, books, magazines etc. This course has not prerequisite.
Adobe illustrator
Adobe Illustrator offers further support to graphic designers who have already learned In Design. However, Adobe illustrator lets learners create precise, editable vector graphics that can be used in Adobe In Design. The 12-week course will give leaners the opportunity to design logos, icons, typography (arranged letters and text) and other illustrations that can be used on a business card, flyer, form or billboard. This course has not prerequisite.
Adobe Photoshop
The Adobe Photoshop short course completes the trio of design software offered for graphic design enthusiasts. This short course also has a 12-week duration and specializes in working with pixel-based images e.g. photographs designed for print, web, and mobile apps. The learner will gain skills in for example correcting image exposure and color balance, cropping and straightening images, altering colors in photographs, removing blemishes from portraits and combining multiple images into a new scene. Learners will apply these skills to image-heavy flyers, posters and web designs. This course has not prerequisite.
Graffiti 1
This is a course that introduces the trainee to stylized application of type, illustrations and colour on fixed surfaces using spray paint technique. It is a popular technique of wall branding for decorative/ aesthetic purpose. Duration 6 weeks
Graffiti 2
These are advanced techniques in graffiti art that introduces the trainee to stylized application of type, illustrations and colour on fixed surfaces using spray paint technique. Besides wall branding, the trainee is introduced to vehicle/automobile branding for decorative/ aesthetic purpose. Duration 6 weeks
Graffiti 3
These are further techniques in graffiti art that introduces the trainee to stylized application of type, illustrations and colour on fixed surfaces using spray paint technique. Besides wall and vehicle branding, the trainee is introduced to graffiti application on graphic design media for decorative/ aesthetic purpose e.g. publications and advertisements. Duration 6 weeks
Fee Structure for Evelyn College of Design
ONLINE SHORT COURSES FEES STRUCTURE
Registration fee: Kshs. 5,000.
| Duration | Number of Sessions | Guided Learning hours | Fee(Kes) |
| 2 weeks | 6 | 12 | 12000 |
| 4 weeks | 12 | 24 | 24000 |
| 6 weeks | 18 | 36 | 36000 |
| 8 weeks | 24 | 48 | 48000 |
| 12 weeks | 36 | 72 | 72000 |
NB: The TOTAL fees per course is Registrtion fees + Tuition fees.
ONLINE FEES STRUCTURE
PAYMENT DETAILS
Bank Name: Equity Bank (Kenya) Ltd
Account name: Evelyn College of Design
Account number: 0120290477254
Branch name: Tom Mboya
Or
Lipana Mpesa
Pay bill No: 247247
Account Number: 0120290477254
BTEC POUNDS ACCOUNT DETAILS
Bank Name: Equity Bank Limited
Currency: GBP
Account Name: Evelyn College of Design Limited
Account No. 0120279182185
Branch: Tom Mboya Branch
Branch code: 068
Swift code: EQBLKENA
Bank code: 012
Contact details
Maji Mazuri Road, Off James Gichuru Road.
P. O. Box 10988, (00400), Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel: (254) 0722-327850
Email: enquiries@evelyncollege.ac.ke.