Advance from skilled designer to creative leader with a full Diploma in Graphic Design.
| Duration | 24 Months |
| Level | Level 6 (Diploma) |
| Examining Body | TVET-CDACC |
Course Overview
The Diploma in Graphic Design is a two-year, TVET-CDACC-accredited programme for learners who want to reach the highest level of professional design competence. Building on Craft-level foundations, the Diploma deepens skills in brand strategy, advanced digital design, motion and interactive design, and creative project management, preparing graduates for senior design roles or running their own studio.
Delivered at Delight Technical College’s School of Media & AI, the Diploma includes structured industrial attachment, giving learners real agency and studio experience before they graduate.
Why Choose This Course?
- The highest graphic design qualification offered at Delight- built for career designers, not hobbyists
- Covers advanced brand strategy and creative direction, not just execution
- Includes industrial attachment in real design agencies or studios
- Strong pathway into senior design, art direction, or studio ownership
- Two years of sustained, portfolio-building practice
Learning Outcomes
- Develop comprehensive brand strategies and identity systems
- Lead a creative project from brief to final delivery
- Design across print, digital, motion, and interactive formats
- Manage client relationships and creative presentations professionally
- Apply quality control and consistency across a full brand or campaign
- Mentor and direct junior design work
Course Modules (Detailed)
| Module / Unit | Hours | What You’ll Learn |
| Term 5- Advanced Branding & Creative Strategy | core term unit | Building full brand strategies and identity systems for real organisations and campaigns. |
| Term 5- Advanced Digital Design | core term unit | Deeper, more complex digital design work across web, app, and interactive formats. |
| Term 6- Motion & Interactive Design | core term unit | Introducing motion and interactivity into design work for digital-first campaigns. |
| Term 6- Creative Project Management | core term unit | Managing design projects, client relationships, and creative teams professionally. |
| Term 7- Portfolio & Capstone Project | core term unit | A capstone project that consolidates two years of learning into a polished, presentation-ready professional portfolio. |
| Industrial Attachment | structured across terms | Placement in a working design agency, studio, or in-house creative team. |
Practical Training
Diploma learners tackle larger, more complex creative briefs like full brand campaigns, multi-format design systems, and capstone portfolio projects while also completing real industrial attachment in a design agency or studio environment. This combination of studio practice and workplace exposure is what distinguishes Diploma graduates in the job market.
Career Opportunities
- Senior graphic designer / art director
- Brand strategist or creative lead
- Design studio owner or founder
- Agency creative team member
- Freelance brand and design consultant
Entry Requirements
A minimum mean grade of C- (minus) in KCSE, or a Level 5 Craft Certificate in a related discipline.
Documents Required at Application:
- A copy of your National ID, Passport, or Birth Certificate
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- A copy of your KCPE and/or KCSE result slip or certificate (where applicable)
Skills You’ll Gain
Brand strategy and identity systems • Advanced digital and motion design • Creative project management • Client relationship management • Portfolio development • Team leadership in creative settings
Certification
Graduates who complete all coursework, industrial attachment, and final assessment are awarded a Level 6 Diploma in Graphic Design, accredited by TVET-CDACC, Delight’s highest graphic design qualification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the entry requirement for the Diploma?
A: A KCSE mean grade of C- (minus), or a Level 5 Craft Certificate in a related discipline.
Q: Can I join the Diploma directly without the Craft Certificate?
A: Yes, if you meet the KCSE C- (minus) requirement, though many learners choose to build foundational skills through the Craft Certificate first.
Q: What kind of companies host industrial attachment?
A: Learners are placed with advertising agencies, media houses, and design studios, based on availability and learner interest.
Q: Is this suitable if I already work as a designer?
A: Yes. Many working designers join to formalise their skills, gain an accredited qualification, and deepen their brand strategy and leadership capability.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Kenya’s creative and technical industries are actively hiring skilled, certified talent and Graphic Design (Diploma) at Delight Technical College is your fastest, most practical route to becoming one of them. With hands-on training, experienced tutors, flexible study modes, and a qualification recognised by TVET-CDACC, you’ll graduate ready to work, freelance, or build your own business from day one.
Intake is currently in progress. Visit Delight Technical College on Muindi Mbingu Street, opposite Jevanjee Gardens, Nairobi, call or WhatsApp +254 722 533 771 / +254 724 566 088, email [email protected], or apply online at delight.ac.ke to secure your place on the Graphic Design (Diploma) programme today.