CPUT Informatics and Design

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CPUT Informatics and Design

CPUT Informatics and Design

CPUT’s School of Informatics and Design faculty offers a wide range of programs and courses in information technology, computer science, and design. Informatics is generally understood to mean the study and application of information technology in various fields such as data management, computer systems, software development, and information systems. CPUT’s Informatics program may cover topics such as programming, database management, web development, networking, cybersecurity, and data analysis.

The emphasis of CPUT’s design programs is probably on technical expertise, visual communication, problem-solving, and creativity.

Departments

There are 5 academic Departments within the Faculty of Informatics and Design, each of which offers a different subject of study.

The departments in question are listed below, along with the credentials each department offers:
Urban and Regional Planning: Diploma in Architectural Technology, Advanced Diploma in Architectural Technology, Diploma in Interior Design, and Advanced Diploma in Interior Design
Technology Information
Fashion design, product, and industrial design, visual communication design, and jewelry design and manufacture are all included in the Applied Design diploma program.
Diplomas in journalism, photography, film, video, and public relations management are available in the media.

Diplomas and Degrees

PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION

  • Diploma: diploma in public relations & communication
  • BTech: public relations management
  • MTech: public relations management (research-based)
  • MTech: public relations management (coursed based)

ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY AND INTERIOR DESIGN

  • Diploma: diploma in architectural technology
  • Diploma: diploma in interior design
  • BTech: architectural technology (full-time)
  • BTech: interior design (full-time)
  • BTech: interior design (part-time)
  • BTech: architectural technology (part-time)
  • MTech: architectural technology
    (research-only degree, not for professional registration purposes)

DESIGN

  • Diploma: diploma in product design
  • BTech: industrial design
  • Ph.D.: doctor of applied arts in Design

FASHION

  • Diploma: Diploma in fashion
  • BTech: fashion

GRAPHIC DESIGN

  • Diploma: visual communication design
  • BTech: graphic design

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

  • HC: information & communication technology
  • Diploma: information & communication technology: applications development
  • Diploma: information & communication technology: communications networks
  • Diploma: information & communication technology: multimedia applications
  • BTech: information technology
  • MTech: information technology
  • Ph.D.: Doctor of Information and communication technology
  • PhD: Doctor of Philosophy in Informatics

JEWELLERY DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE

  • Diploma: jewelry design & manufacture
  • BTech: jewelry design and manufacture

JOURNALISM

  • Diploma: journalism
  • BTech: journalism

MULTIMEDIA

  • BTech: multimedia

PHOTOGRAPHY

  • Diploma: photography
  • BTech: photography

SURFACE DESIGN

  • BTech: surface design

TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNING

  • Diploma: diploma in urban & regional planning
  • BTech: town and regional planning
  • MTech: town and regional planning

FILM AND VIDEO

  • Diploma: film production

POSTGRAD IN DESIGN
(Three Dimensional, Fashion, Graphic, Industrial, Interior, Jewellery, Photography, and Surface Design)

  • MTech: design

For the most recent and accurate information, it is advisable to visit CPUT’s official website or get in touch with the school directly.

Contact the Faculty of Informatics and Design

Tel: +27 21 460 9010
Email: vukuzane@cput.ac.za

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