Are you passionate about creativity, design, and communication, but not quite sure where to begin? The IIE Higher Certificate in Creative Development is the ideal starting point for students who did not obtain degree admission. This one-year qualification focuses on developing your understanding of creative concept development and critical thinking, essential skills for further study in Communication Design, Experience Design, Interior Design, Game Design and Development, Strategic Brand Communication, Digital Marketing, or Strategic Brand Management.
This certificate offers a strong introduction to the Design and Creative Brand Communication industry, preparing you either to pursue a relevant degree or to enter the industry as an apprentice. You’ll engage with a range of modules designed to build academic and digital literacy, combining theoretical knowledge with practical application.
With tailored electives in the second semester, you can shape your learning journey toward degrees in Design, Brand Communication, or Brand Management. The qualification also provides an introduction to real-world experience, ensuring you develop the creative, conceptual, and critical thinking skills needed to succeed in further studies or entry-level industry roles.
Minimum Admission Requirements
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Please note, requirements for entry to this qualification are correct at the time of publication, however, these may change.
Year 1 - Semester 1
Year 1 - Semester 2
Elective Choices (Select One Option)
The successful completion of the IIE Higher Certificate in Creative Development enables you to progress into any one of the Design, Brand Communication or Brand Management Undergraduate qualifications delivered at Emeris:
IIE Bachelor of Communication Design
IIE Bachelor of Experience Design
IIE Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design
IIE Bachelor of Computer and Information Science in Game Design and Development
IIE Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Brand Communication
The qualification is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF 5) by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA ID 90661)
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Duration
1 year full-time
Intakes
January
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