This programme is ideal for students who want to develop both creative and technical digital design skills for modern online and print industries. Students learn through real-world projects while building a professional portfolio.

Key Benefits

• Learn graphic design and web design together
• Build a professional creative portfolio
• Gain UX/UI and user-centred design skills
• Learn industry-standard Adobe Creative Suite tools
• Study through practical projects instead of traditional exams
• Flexible online and campus study options
• Prepare for careers in digital and creative industries
• Strong pathway into advanced design study

Programme Structure / Subjects Offered

The programme combines creative design principles with practical digital and web production skills.

Design Foundations

Students learn:

•  Visual communication principles
• Typography
• Layout and composition
• Colour theory
• Branding concepts
• Creative workflows

Graphic Design

Topics include:

• Print and digital design
• Poster and publication design
• Image manipulation
• Branding and identity
• Advertising concepts
• Packaging design

Web & UX/UI Design

Students study:

• User experience (UX)
• User interface (UI)
• Human-centred design
• Website design principles
• Responsive web layouts
• HTML and CSS fundamentals
• Web prototyping

Portfolio Development

Students:

• Work on industry-style projects
• Build professional portfolios
• Present creative work
• Learn professional design processes

Software & Tools Used

Students may use:

• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe XD
• Webflow
• WordPress
• Sublime Text

Disciplines / Specialisations Covered

The diploma introduces students to several creative digital disciplines including:

• Graphic Design
• Web Design
• UX/UI Design
• Branding
• Digital Media
• Interactive Design
• Typography
• Visual Communication
• Front-end Web Design
• Creative Advertising

Career Outcomes

Graduates may pursue careers such as:

• Junior Graphic Designer
• Web Designer
• UX/UI Assistant
• Digital Designer
• Multimedia Designer
• Branding Assistant
• Content Designer
• Creative Production Assistant
• Social Media Designer
• Freelance Designer

Programme Highlights

Practical Learning

Students learn primarily through:

• Real-world design projects
• Industry-style workflows
• Portfolio-based assessments
• Creative collaboration

Industry Focus

The programme is designed around current industry demand in:

• Graphic design
• UX/UI
• Digital media
• Web design
• Online branding

No Traditional Exam Focus

Yoobee emphasises:

• Project-based assessments
• Portfolio development
• Practical creative outcomes

Programme Highlights

Practical Learning

Students learn primarily through:

• Real-world design projects
• Industry-style workflows
• Portfolio-based assessments
• Creative collaboration

Industry Focus

The programme is designed around current industry demand in:

• Graphic design
• UX/UI
• Digital media
• Web design
• Online branding

No Traditional Exam Focus

Yoobee emphasises:

• Project-based assessments
• Portfolio development
• Practical creative outcomes

Special Requirements

Portfolio Requirement

Applicants may need:

• Portfolio examples showing creativity or design interest

Technology Requirements

Students are generally expected to have:

• Personal laptop/computer
• Reliable internet access
• Ability to run Adobe Creative Suite software

Recommended Skills

Helpful but not mandatory:

• Creativity
• Drawing/design interest
• Basic computer literacy
• Interest in digital media and web technologies

Visa Requirements for International Students

International students generally require:

• Valid New Zealand Student Visa
• Offer Letter from Yoobee
• Proof of tuition fee payment
• Evidence of sufficient living funds
• Valid passport
• English language proficiency proof
• Medical and character documents if required

Latest Updates

• Yoobee continues expanding flexible online creative learning options.
• Growing emphasis is being placed on:
  • UX/UI design
  • Human-centred digital experiences
  • Portfolio-based employability
  • Responsive web design
  • Digital branding and online content creation
• The programme remains strongly aligned with:
  • Modern graphic design workflows
  • Digital marketing needs
  • Web and mobile design trends
  • Creative industry portfolio expectations