Students can work in a wide range of business areas such as:

• Advertising and Design Production
• Web Design and Development
• Digital Illustration
• Print Production
• Animation

The Diploma in Media and Graphic Design aims to provide students with the knowledge and practical skills required to be employed in the highly competitive fields of media and graphic design.
The programme also offers information and practical knowledge on a variety of related subjects which include Media Law, Critical Studies, and Business Communication.

On successful completion of the programme, the student will receive a Diploma in Media and Graphic Design.

• A National Senior Certificate (NSC) with Diploma endorsement, or
• A National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 4 with Diploma endorsement, or
• Amended Senior Certificate (ASC), with Diploma endorsement, or
• A Senior Certificate. If unendorsed, a minimum score of 33.3% obtained for English in the Senior Certificate examination. If a score of 33.3% for English language was not obtained, the applicant can apply for admission in terms of Senate Discretionary. Admission by proving competence via the Senate Admission Test
• Foreign School Leaving Certificate evaluated by the Matriculation Board to determine the standard in terms of South African matriculation standard.
• A completed Higher Certificate may allow access to a cognate Diploma should a student have achieved a minimum overall average of 60%.

Alternative admission requirements

• Senate discretionary admission
• Mature Age (45 years of age): conditions apply
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Additional Requirements

• Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and English at NQF level 4 or equivalent
• Foreign applicants whose first language is not English, may be required to provide proof of proficiency in English prior to admission to the programme

Damelin may require appropriate combinations of subjects and levels of achievement for certain qualifications.