Friends of Design Academy of Digital Arts Study Abroad

Study Abroad Programme_

In partnership with Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt.

There’s nothing quite like travel to broaden one’s creative horizons, which is why Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt has partnered with the Academy of Digital Arts to expose their students to a world-class international opportunity.

Students are invited to join the Academy of Digital Arts in the centre of Cape Town, South Africa, for a life-changing – and fully accredited – semester abroad. Choose between Web Design & Development or Graphic Design and enjoy hands-on creative training and practical assignments from some of South Africa’s leading design professionals. Course credits will be converted into the German system, so your hard work won’t go to waste while you explore the best of South Africa’s cultural and creative hub.

Let Cape Town’s white-sand beaches, world-famous mountain ranges and vibrant, multi-cultural social scene ignite your creative spark, and enjoy all the big-city comforts of a thriving metropolis.

Studying has never been this fun, inspiring or rewarding. What are you waiting for? Apply today!

The Academy of Digital Arts’ Study abroad programmes are also open to students from other accredited tertiary design institutions. Get in touch to find out more.

Previous study abroad partners include HTK Academy (Berlin and Hamburg, Germany), Kölner Design Academy (Köln, Germany) and Avans University (Avans, Netherlands).

Facts & Figures_

Application Requirements

Interested in joining the Academy of Digital Arts for a study abroad programme?
Here’s what you’ll need to supply:

A completed application form.
A statement of intent, including:
- a description of your current studies
- your current level of education
- your motivations for studying abroad
- your preferred dates of study
Official academic transcripts from your home university/college.

Email applications to salmah@ada.ac.za.

Please note, some course options require existing knowledge of certain tools. Confirmation of proficiency may be required.

Application Deadlines

Applications must be emailed to salmah@ada.ac.za by the following deadlines:

Programme B: 30 June 2022
Programme A: 01 October 2022

See course options and dates.

Cost

R5600/month

download the application form

Course Options & Dates_

Graphic Design

Programme B1 (3 months) 23 August – 19 November 2021

(Requires existing knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.)

Packaging Design
Elective Brief
Professional Practice
LIVE (Cross-Media Campaign Design)

Programme B2 (4 months) 23 August – 15 December 2021

(Requires existing knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.)

Packaging Design
Elective Brief
Professional Practice
LIVE (Cross-Media Campaign Design)
Final Portfolio
Self-Promotion

Programme A1 (3 months) February – May 2022

Introduction to Design
Design Conceptualisation
Hand Rendering
Vector Design Principles (Adobe Illustrator)
Branding

Programme A2 (6 months) February – July 2022

Introduction to Design
Design Conceptualisation
Hand Rendering
Vector Design Principles (Adobe Illustrator)
Branding
Raster Image Editing (Adobe Photoshop)
Layout Design (Adobe InDesign)

Web Design & Development

Programme B1 (3 months) 26 July – 19 November 2021

(Requires existing knowledge of HTML5 & CSS.)

JavaScript
WordPress
Film Production Processes

Programme B2 (4 months) 26 July – 15 December 2021

(Requires existing knowledge of HTML5 & CSS.)

JavaScript
WordPress
Film Production Processes
Digital Portfolio

Programme A1 (3 months) February – April 2022

UX Design
UI and Figma
HMTL & CSS Fundamentals

Programme A2 (6 months) February – June 2022

UX Design
UI and Figma
HMTL & CSS Fundamentals

Mix & Match_

Academy of Digital Arts Study Abroad Programmes can be customised on request. Mix and match modules from the Graphic Design and Web Design and Development programmes to round out your skillset. Email salmah@ada.ac.za to find out more.