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Graphic Design Artwork

Graphics Design · Level 5  ·  9 Chapters

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What Graphic Design Artwork covers

In this unit, you will be able to transform design briefs into successful graphic artwork projects by carefully planning, costing, and pricing your work with confidence. You will master the skills to prepare flawless layouts, proofs, and print-ready materials, ensuring every detail meets professional standards. By the end, you’ll confidently select the right printing methods and finishes to bring creative visions to life, ready to contribute effectively in the graphic production industry.

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Careers after Graphic Design Artwork

Graphic Artwork Production skills open doors to vibrant opportunities across Kenya’s creative and commercial sectors. Whether you dream of working in bustling Nairobi’s advertising agencies or supporting local artisans in the jua kali sector, mastering these skills will empower you to bring ideas to life visually and professionally. Your ability to manage design projects from brief to delivery is highly sought after in today’s competitive markets.

  • Advertising and Media Houses: Companies like Scanad Kenya and Ogilvy Nairobi rely on graphic artists to develop compelling campaigns. Your skills in costing and quoting ensure projects stay profitable and clients satisfied.
  • Jua Kali Sector and Small Businesses: Many entrepreneurs need affordable, quality graphic designs for branding, packaging, and marketing. You can offer freelance services or start your own design studio, earning through client commissions.
  • County Government Projects: County offices frequently require graphic artwork for public awareness campaigns, event promotions, and documentation. Your professionalism in project scope and pricing can secure you contracts in these local government units.
  • Agribusiness and KTDA: Companies like KTDA use graphic designers to create packaging, educational materials, and promotional content that help farmers and consumers understand products better.
  • Hospitality and Tourism: Hotels and tour operators in Kenya’s vibrant tourism industry need attractive brochures, menus, and signage. Your attention to detail in proofreading and layout ensures quality communication.
  • Construction and Real Estate: Firms often need visuals for marketing new developments. Your ability to analyse design briefs and produce accurate quotations will make you indispensable in these sectors.

By mastering graphic artwork production, you position yourself to earn a steady income either as a valued employee or a thriving entrepreneur. Your creativity combined with project management skills can transform ideas into impactful visuals that drive success. Embrace this journey—your skills will shape Kenya’s visual culture and open exciting career paths.

Chapters

1
Design logo
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2
Develop corporate stationery
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3
Develop brand guide
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4
Create packaging design
6 topics
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5
Create promotional design
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6
Create advertising design
4 topics
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7
Create website design
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8
Create publication design
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9
Create signage design
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What Graphic Design Artwork covers: 43 main topics in 9 chapters

1. Design logo

  1. 1.1 Introduction to Logo design
  2. 1.2 Types of logos
  3. 1.3 Logo design process
  4. 1.4 Logo design presentation

2. Develop corporate stationery

  1. 2.1 Corporate stationery design
  2. 2.2 Types of corporate stationery
  3. 2.3 Stationery design process
  4. 2.4 Stationery design presentation
  5. 2.5 Stationery printing process

3. Develop brand guide

  1. 3.1 Introduction to brand guidelines
  2. 3.2 Contents of a brand guideline
  3. 3.3 Brand guide development process
  4. 3.4 Brand guide presentation

4. Create packaging design

  1. 4.1 Introduction to packaging design
  2. 4.2 Types of packaging
  3. 4.3 Packaging materials
  4. 4.4 Packaging design process
  5. 4.5 Packaging design presentation
  6. 4.6 Packaging production process

5. Create promotional design

  1. 5.1 Introduction to promotional items
  2. 5.2 Types of promotional items
  3. 5.3 Promotional design process
  4. 5.4 Promotional design presentation
  5. 5.5 Promotional material production process

6. Create advertising design

  1. 6.1 Introduction to advertising design
  2. 6.2 Types of advertising
  3. 6.3 Advertising design process
  4. 6.4 Advertising design presentation

7. Create website design

  1. 7.1 Introduction to website design
  2. 7.2 Types of websites
  3. 7.3 Website design process
  4. 7.4 Website design presentation

8. Create publication design

  1. 8.1 Introduction to publication design
  2. 8.2 Types of publication
  3. 8.3 Publication design process
  4. 8.4 Publication design presentation
  5. 8.5 Publication production process

9. Create signage design

  1. 9.1 Introduction to signage design
  2. 9.2 Types of signage
  3. 9.3 Signage materials
  4. 9.4 Signage design process
  5. 9.5 Signage design presentation
  6. 9.6 Signage production process S/No. Description/ Specifications Quantity Recommended Ratio (Item: Trainee) A 1) Power point presentations For trainer's use 1:25 B 2) Lecture/theory room 1:25 3) Computers with OS (Windows/Linux/Mac) and graphics design software For trainee's use 1:1 4) Internet connection For trainees and trainer's use 1 Access point 1:25 5) Whiteboard/ Flipcharts For trainer's use 1:25 6) Smartboard/Smart TV (Where applicable) For trainer's use 1:25 C 7) Printing papers For trainer

Practise this unit

The practical 89 The assessment itself: tools, materials and the marks Step-by-step guide 89 PPE, each step, what good looks like, common mistakes

Revise this unit

Past papers & answers 4 Real CDACC papers for this unit, free to download Exam-style questions 126 Written to CDACC standard, with answers Test yourself 117 Multiple-choice, one at a time Practise questions 99 Quick recall — check you know the facts
3 more for this unit
Oral exam preparation 27 What the assessor asks, and how to answer out loud Worked calculations 23 Step-by-step maths with the common mistakes Quick cards 588 Myth busters, skill tips and scenarios

Beyond the syllabus

Decision simulator 3 On site, what would you do? Workplace scenarios 60 Real site situations — what would you do? Turn this into income 36 Where this skill earns — what to charge, how to find clients

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