Greenside Design Center Online Application 2025/2026… List of Courses Offered, Admission Requirements, Prospectus, and How to Apply for Greenside Design Center Admission 2025 Intake.
Applications to the Greenside Design Center for the 2025 admission year are open for Undergraduate, Certificate, Diploma, and Postgraduate applicants. Prospective applicants can apply now that the applications are available for submission.
Greenside Design Center Online Application 2025
Before applying for admission at The Greenside Design Center,
- Make sure you meet the admission requirements and the required academic points score for your chosen qualification.
- Know your choice of course to study
- Have valid contact details: Ensure that you have a valid cellphone number and email address.
- Prepare your documents. These documents will be required from students applying to study at Greenside Design Center for the first time. You will need to upload them as part of your application, so make sure you have the following before you begin the online process:
All students who wish to apply for admission at Greenside Design Center are recommended to have the following essential documents and attachments (scanned and uploaded to an electronic device):
- Copy of your school qualifications (e.g. Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate)
- Copy of your official tertiary academic record(s) (if applicable) (internet copies will not be accepted.)
- Copy of your ID document or ID/passport (international students)
- Copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable) or divorce decree (if applicable)
- Sworn translations of documents if they are not in English or Afrikaans
List of Courses Offered at Greenside Design Center
Below is the list of courses that you can study at Greenside Design Center:
GRAPHIC DESIGN COURSES
INTERIOR DESIGN COURSES
MULTIMEDIA DESIGN COURSES
GREENSIDE DESIGN CENTER HIGHER CERTIFICATE COURSES
On an international level, the value of design thinking is embraced both within and outside of the design industries. Design Thinking is about being able explore problems, experiment with solutions and arrive at innovative and responsive designs. GDC brings this trend of thought to South Africa, delivering a course that focuses specifically on the creative and critical thinking that is design thinking.
The programme caters for students who complete the National Senior Certificate with entry into certificate programmes. Graduates of the Higher Certificate are expected to enter the art or design industry in junior positions, or continue with further study in degree or diploma programmes, either at GDC or other providers.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHILE STUDYING THIS COURSE:
The purpose of the qualification is to lay a foundation in the broad principles and practices of design. The programme introduces learners to creative and visual thinking, design thinking and the design process, visual communication methods, professional practise and the analysis and critique of design solutions. It offers an integrated combination of conceptual and applied skills and prepares learners to become flexible, problem-solving thinkers outside the boundaries of a single design discipline.
The knowledge and skills taught are fundamental to many visual and creative professions, and graduates will be able to transfer these to a variety of design specialisations, including visual communication design, interior design, product design and environmental design. Additionally, the programme focuses on learners’ command of the English language, particularly in academic reading and writing pertinent to visual culture and design theory Learning Outcomes: On completion of the programme students should be able to:
- Apply design thinking and the design process;
- Utilise a variety of media, tools and techniques to express design ideas;
- Schedule and manage a simple design project;
- Interpret, analyse and critique design;
- Understand simple academic texts, formulate arguments and communicate in an academically acceptable manner
GREENSIDE DESIGN CENTER SHORT COURSES
Courses are designed by experts in the Design field.
DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION
Learn how to draw and colour in Adobe’s powerful Illustration package, and how to do digital painting and collaging in Photoshop.
Duration: 4 x 3 hour sessions
Fees: R2400.00
Dates:
To be confirmed
3D DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION
This course will teach you the basic principles of 3D illustration. You will learn how to create basic meshes from 2D profiles, material application, lighting, fluid simulation and rendering.
Duration: 2 days
Fees: R2400.00
Dates:
Sat 19 Oct 09:00 – 15:30 (including half hour lunch break 12:00 – 12:30)
Sat 19 Oct 09:00 – 15:30 (including half hour lunch break 12:00 – 12:30)
PHOTOGRAPHY
Learn how to use the functions of a DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera, control shutter speed, depth of field and film speed. This workshop will also cover the basic principle of photography, which will include composition and lighting.
Duration: 2 x 6 hour sessions (1 hour lunch break)
Fees: R2400.00
SKETCHUP
Learn the basic tools of Sketchup and turn your imagination into three-dimensional drawings of environments or objects. Render the drawings in SU Podium.
Duration: 2 and half days
Fees: R2800.00
Dates:
To be confirmed
The African Institute for the Interior Design Professions has assessed and validated this IID CPD Activity. The activity carries 4 IID CPD credits. Activity reference number: GDC/2018.09.04.01 IID Members will receive a 10% discount.
The South African Council for Educators (SACE) has endorsed this activity for 10 CPTD points. Provider Number HE13196.
TEXTILE DESIGN
The need for fabric with a unique South African identity provides ample opportunities for a young entrepreneur. Printed fabric with a South African identity will provide the young fashion designer, interior designer, crafter or fine artist with the opportunity to develop a unique product for the local or international market.
Introductory 1 Day Textile course
Fees: R1000.00
9am-1:30pm
FULL 6 DAY TEXTILE COURSE
6 x 6 hr Sessions on Saturdays
Fees: R4500.00
Dates:
Dates to be confirmed
DESIGN THINKING WORKSHOPS
Design Thinking for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Innovation Brew: How might we reinvent coffee?
How to Apply
Below are the steps to take for a successful application to Greenside Design Center for the 2025 intake.
- Go to https://designcenter.co.za/
- Click on Apply
- Complete the application process by providing all the required information
- Upload all the required supporting documents
- Pay your application fee (if applicable)
- Submit your application
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