P.O. Box 18095, code 00500
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: (254)2 530 620
Fax: (254)2 553 355
Email: marketing@agt.co.ke
www.agt.co.ke
Mobile: (254) 723 743 735
 
The Academy of Graphic Technologies (AGT) based in Kenya, East Africa, is an education centre which offers training courses in graphic design, print technology, pre-press operation, press operation, post press operation, finishing and binding, photography, graphic art applications such as web design and desk top publishing. We use leading industry software and give courses in Quark Xpress, Pagemaker, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel Draw, and Macromedia Dreamweaver. We offer specialised courses in print management and colour management. AGT is a Nairobi based college offering BTEC / EdExcel qualifications.
 



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 














NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN GRAPHIC DESIGN

Career Opportunities

Graphic Design holds a major place in the visual communication industry such as printing, packaging, advertising and publishing. There is a major demand for talented designer with computer skills and printing knowledge.

The award is highly recognised world wide for employment purposes or for getting admission in institutions of higher education.

Course Strategy

Entry level The entry level for the course is O level.

Time table The course starts in October each year and takes 2 years of studies. Classes operate daily Monday to Friday, in the morning or in the afternoon.

Methodology Teaching aids include Macintosh computers, printers, scanners, equipment for pre-press, press and post-press, overhead and video projectors, library facilities and free access to the Internet.

Awards At the end of the course, BTEC/Edexcel awards their diploma.

Administration

Fee The total fee is Kshs. 270,000 or by 20 monthly instalments of Kshs. 13,500 each. Prepayment for a full year attracts a discount of 15%. The first payment is due at the registration of the course then before each monthly period thereafter.

An additional registration charge of £160 is due to BTEC UK.

Environment The Academy of Graphic Technologies boasts a friendly and conducive environment with parking facilities and a cafeteria. The training centre is conveniently situated in the Kul Graphics complex on Maasai road off Mombasa Road, adjacent to the East Gate of the Nairobi National Park.

Assistance For foreign and up-country participants, AGT assists at arrival, recommends accommodation and can arrange for insurance cover and medical care if required.

 

Course content

The course is made up of 21 modules of 60 hours each.

•  Drawing Development
•  Historical contextual understanding
•  Materials, techniques and processes
•  Ideas and concepts
•  Visual communication
•  Art and design exploration
•  Art and design application
•  Art and design realisation
•  Professional practise
•  Computer in art and design
•  Type and letter form
•  Typographic design
•  Page layout and design
•  Desk top publishing computer
•  Web site Design
•  Graphics for 3D application
•  Image manipulation computer
•  Location techniques (photography)
•  Personal & professional development
•  Producing print media
•  Sales marketing and customer care