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Graphic Design Courses in South Africa
Study graphic design online, part-time, or full-time at our Durban campus with nationally recognised, career-focused training.
What are graphic design courses?
Graphic design courses teach the skills needed to create visual communication for print and digital media. These courses cover design fundamentals such as layout, typography, colour, and branding, along with industry-standard tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
In South Africa, graphic design courses are available as accredited full-time programmes, shorter intensive courses, and flexible online or part-time options. At Pixel Craft, our accredited graphic design courses are designed to build practical skills, professional portfolios, and real career pathways.
Why study graphic design in SA?
Graphic design is used across marketing, media, and digital industries. Studying graphic design gives you practical skills in visual communication, branding, and Adobe design tools, opening career paths in agencies, in-house teams, or freelance work. Accredited graphic design courses provide recognised qualifications and job-ready portfolios valued by employers in South Africa.
Why Study Graphic Design at Pixel Craft?
Reputed. Trusted. Accredited
Accredited graphic design courses, trusted by industry for over a decade
Practical, Career-Focused Training
Hands-on graphic design training focused on real projects, real skills, and real portfolios.
Industry-Standard Tools
Train using pro-tools and workflows, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Small Classes, Personal Support
Smaller classes mean focused guidance, regular feedback, and real lecturer access
Clear Career Pathways
ur graphic design courses are designed to prepare you for real creative careers.
Graphic & Media Design Course
NQF Level 5 accredited graphic design course built for careers. Learn graphic, web design, video creation, digital marketing and animation.
- Feb 2026
- 01 Year
- 9am-12pm
- Durban
Graphic & Web Design Course
Learn live online with professional mentors, mastering Adobe software and design fundamentals from Cape Town to Johannesburg and anywhere else in South Africa
- 02 Feb 2026
- 06 Months
- 9am-12pm
- Online or Durban
Graphic & Desktop Publishing Course
Master the tools, techniques, and mindset to design professional logos, layouts, and marketing materials for print and digital. Available full-time in Durban or part-time live online.
- Feb 2026
- 04 Months
- 9am-12pm
- Durban & Online
Photography Course in Durban
Join the highest-rated photography course in Durban.
Get the skills and confidence to launch your photography business or side-hustle.
- 31 Jan 2026
- Saturdays
- 9 Weeks
- Durban
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POPULAR COURSES
GRAPHIC & MEDIA DESIGN
- 09 Feb '26
- Weekday Mornings
Career-building media design course covering the essential aspects of the design industry
GRAPHIC & WEB DESIGN (ONLINE)
- 02 Feb '26
- Weekday Evenings
Online, Part-time graphic design course incorporating web design and desktop publishing.
PHOTOGRAPHY
- 31 Jan '26
- Saturdays
Practical photography training that will teach you how to shoot and edit professional photos.
VIDEO PRODUCTION
Videography training covering pre-production, camera work, lighting, audio and editing.
WEB DESIGN IN WORDPRESS
Learn how to create full-featured websites that look great on any device with WordPress.
ANIMATION IN AFTER EFFECTS
Learn how to bring your characters and scenes to life with animation in Adobe After Effects.
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
Learn Photoshop so that you can create and manipulate images with professional results.
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
Learn how to create vector-based graphics such as logos, signage, branding and illustrations.
ADOBE INDESIGN
Learn Adobe InDesign to create stunning multi-page layouts such as magazines and books.
ADOBE PREMIERE PRO
Learn how to create compelling video content for delivery to any social platform with Premiere
ADOBE LIGHTROOM
Learn how to organize, correct, and re-touch your photos to perfection with Adobe Lightroom
CORPORATE TRAINING
We provide customized training for individuals, companies and organizations. Contact us !
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Pixel Craft Training - Durban Campus
Premium design and media training campus in Durban, South Africa
Experience a premium learning environment at Pixel Craft’s Durban campus, designed to support face-to-face graphic design training in a professional, studio-based setting. Our campus simulates the workflow of a real design agency, with industry-standard hardware, software, and equipment used throughout our graphic design courses.
Graphic Design Classroom
Face-to-face graphic design training delivered in a studio-based classroom environment at our Durban campus.
Durban's Graphic Design Campus
Located on Silverton Road, Pixel Craft’s Durban campus provides a focused environment for graphic design study.
Secure Parking and Access
Our Durban campus offers secure undercover parking – with no extra charge.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / CONFIDENCE
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graphic design courses
Since 2013, Pixel Craft has been offering media and graphic design courses to aspiring designers, companies, and organizations requiring media and design training and upskilling.
WHAT MAKES PIXEL CRAFT STAND OUT FROM OTHERS?
Our course structure includes hands-on training, project-based learning, individualized feedback, and internationally qualified instructors. This is why, for over a decade, Pixel Craft has been ranked as the best college in Durban when it comes to graphic design, photography, video production, web design and more! This isn’t marketing – our 400+ 5-star Google reviews prove this.
Whether you are a newcomer seeking a design career or someone requiring design skills to supplement their current work, we have the training you need.
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PRACTICAL TRAINING
Learn with hands-on training that gives you the practical experience required for the design industry.
ACCREDITED INSTITUTE
Established in 2013, Pixel Craft is an Adobe Reseller and Training Centre, a Certiport Testing Centre, and a MictSeta accredited company.
CERTIFIED INSTRUCTORS
Pixel Craft instructors are industry experienced professionals, and certified instructors. Learn from the best at Pixel Craft.
PROFESSIONAL STUDIOS
Pixel Craft labs and studios have been designed to simulate the professional design environment.
SMALL CLASSES
We guarantee individual attention and a cohesive learning experience with no more than 12 per class.
PROFESSIONAL EQUIPMENT
Learn on industry standard computers, software, photography and video production equipment.
CAREER PREPARATION
Our courses are designed to prepare you with the knowledge. skills and confidence to succeed in your career in the design industry.
STUDENT SUPPORT
We provide student support via live consults, email and whatsapp so that you don’t fall behind.
JOB PLACEMENT
We are regularly contacted by design companies for graduates. When these opportunities arise, we recommend our best learners for these positions.
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CORPORATE CLIENTS
Specialised Adobe Training in Durban
LEARN FROM PRO'S
Whether you want to learn a single Adobe application or all the apps included in our media and graphic design courses in Durban, you are assured world-class, accredited training by an Adobe Certified Educator
cost and time efficient training
WHAT WE DO
As the world of media and design continues to grow, so does the need for designers, photographers, filmmakers, and artists. We have created courses that will equip you with the skillset to meet this need, and carve your place in this industry.
Which course is best for graphic design?
with a 5-star rating from over 400 reviews, Pixel Craft’s courses have been designed, tested, and delivered at major design companies; now they are available to you. Whether you want to learn about one specific area of design or are looking for a career stepping stone, our courses will help you get the knowledge, skills and confidence to start or advance your creative career.
Being part of a Pixel Craft course is an experience that attracts learners from all over. Our graphic design courses cover Durban, Durban North, Pietermaritzburg, and just about everywhere else.
If you’re anywhere else, Pretoria, Cape Town, East London, Free State or outside of South Africa, our online graphic design courses will be the perfect fit for you.
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WORLD RENOWNED TRAINING
Pixel Craft Training has long been at the forefront of creative education in South Africa, empowering students to master design, media, and digital communication. What began as a Durban-based initiative has now captured international attention, earning recognition and citations from respected academic and creative platforms across the globe.
Our commitment to practical, industry-ready training in fields like graphic design, photography, video production, and web design has resonated beyond local borders. Institutions, educators, and learning networks from the United States, Europe, and Africa have highlighted Pixel Craft’s approach as a model for bridging creativity, technology, and employability.
Among the most notable features is our inclusion on the University of Southern California’s Scalar platform, which published two separate works on the evolution of online graphic design learning:
These publications explore how Pixel Craft Training equips South African learners to thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution through accessible, live online education.
Further north, Bowdoin College Alumni Network acknowledged our creative education model in a community feature celebrating global collaboration and design innovation.
The University of Pennsylvania’s Collaboratory for Teacher Education also cited our approach in its research paper Graphic Design Courses – A Culture and Tech Bridge, reflecting growing academic interest in the role of visual literacy within modern education.
On the technology side, Pixel Craft has also been discussed across creative and open-source ecosystems, from GitLab at the University of Vermont to interactive educational hubs like OpenLearn by the Open University and GeoGebra’s mathematical learning network. Even Comillas Pontifical University in Spain has featured our work under the category of “Online Graphic Design Courses,” underscoring the global relevance of our training programmes.
Finally, the Digital Methods Initiative at the University of Amsterdam included Pixel Craft within its research discussions on digital education, further solidifying our place among innovators redefining how creative skills are taught online.
Together, these references affirm that Pixel Craft Training’s influence extends far beyond South Africa. Our reputation for world-class, mentor-led creative education continues to attract attention from educators and learners worldwide, proving that great design education knows no borders.