Foundations
Typography, layout, colour and image-making, with the core principles practised until they become instinctive.
13-week full-time course
Graphic Design,
with a brand experience edge.
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm. Theory every morning, studio practice every afternoon.
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Foundations first.
Every brief then pushes an identity further, before two final weeks focused on portfolio and job readiness.
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Foundations, weeks 1–5Identity and production, weeks 6–8Brand experience, weeks 9–11Portfolio and job readiness, weeks 12–13
Identity & production
Build a coherent identity, learn how its parts work together and prepare design that can be produced properly.
Brand experience
Extend an identity into packaging, a storefront, a social feed and a short motion piece.
Portfolio & job readiness
Refine the work, present it with confidence and prepare for the internship that follows the course.
Go beyond the logo
A brand does not live on one page.
Take an identity into the world.
As your skills grow, each brief expands into a full experience: packaging, editorial, a storefront, a social feed, a digital product, or a short motion piece.
From learning to work
Your final project.
Your first placement.
After week 13
An internship begins.
Every graduate moves into a placement with a studio, agency or in-house team in the academy’s partner network.
- Timing
- Immediately after the course
- Placement
- Arranged before the course finishes
- Purpose
- Turn new skills into working experience
Questions,
answered simply.
How much does the programme cost?
The programme is tuition-free. There are no fees, hidden costs, or loans.
Do I need a degree or experience?
No degree or prior design experience is required. Curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to show up matter most.
Do I need my own laptop?
No. You do not need a laptop of your own to apply.
When and where does it begin?
The course runs in Accra, with 2027 sessions beginning in January, April and September.
How do I apply?
Choose your preferred 2027 intake on the application page and complete the relevant form.