BA · Arts & Humanities

BA Communication Design

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Qualification
BA
Duration
4 years
Region
Ashanti

Overview

BA Communication Design trains you to communicate ideas through visual, digital and interactive media. At KNUST, the programme is relevant to Ghana's expanding creative economy, advertising industry, technology sector and demand for clear visual identities, products and public information.

What you will study

You study graphic design, typography, illustration, photography, branding, information design, digital media, user interface and interaction design, animation and design research. Studio projects help you develop concept generation, visual storytelling, software proficiency, presentation, critique and portfolio-building skills.

Career prospects

You can work as a graphic designer, brand designer, art director, UX or UI designer, illustrator, motion designer, information designer or creative strategist. Employers and clients include advertising agencies, media houses, technology companies, banks, telecommunications firms, NGOs and creative studios such as Innova DDB and Global Media Alliance.

Who this programme may suit

You will thrive if you are visually curious, creative and willing to revise your work in response to feedback. An interest in technology, storytelling and solving communication problems through design is especially useful.