{ about concept }

our philosophy

Increasingly the industry requires its designers to be flexible and possess an ever wider range of technical and creative skills; a designer may be called upon to design a poster one day and a website the next. We believe in equipping our students with a variety of skills so that they can respond to the challenges of an ever-changing marketplace. In other words, multi-skilled, original thinkers who can make real and positive contributions to our society and culture.

our mission

We strive to develop a pool of creative and talented graduates from which the visual communications and other creative industries can draw. We collaborate closely with the industry, and continually augment the skills and resources required to deliver local and internationally recognised certified courses in keeping with the latest professional technologies.

our approach

Our approach is simple; what, why, how.

What: Design is essentially about problem-solving. We place an emphasis on the practical skills required to solve problems. Real-world projects and live briefs give our students the experience they need to advance their abilities and ideas.

Why: We encourage our students to question, to debate, to examine trends and to think creatively. This enables them to gain an understanding of the context of their work within the wider economy and the design industry.

How: Our students are exposed to cutting edge technology and up-to-date studio techniques.

accreditation

Department of Education Registration

In 2008 Concept was granted provisional registration until 31 December 2014 with the Department of Education as a Private FET College under the FET Colleges Act 2006. Registration No. 2008/FE07/077.

In 2009 Concept was also granted provisional registration until 31 December 2011 with the Department of Education as a Private Higher Education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997. Registration No. 2009/HE07/003

Institution Accreditations

  • Registered MAPPP-Seta Accredited Site of Learning
  • Adobe Accredited Training Centre
  • Corel Trainer Partner
  • BEE Level 4 100% Contributor
  • APPETD

Accreditation to provide the following South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)Registered Courses:

The National Qualification Framework (NQF) ensures that a student has access to reputable education and training establishments that provide qualifications that are recognized locally and internationally.

  • 3-year Diploma: Interactive Graphics, NQF Level 6 - SAQA Qual. ID: 66689
  • National Certificate: Interactive Media, NQF Level 5 - SAQA Qual. ID: 49121
  • National Certificate: Design Techniques, NQF Level 5 - SAQA Qual. ID: 60509
  • FET Certificate: Design Foundation, NQF Level 4 – SAQA Qual. ID: 49127
  • Concept is currently designing learning material to apply for MAPPP-Seta program approval mid-2009 for the following SAQA registered Advertising Certificates as there are currently no training providers accredited to offer these qualifications:
  • National Certificate: Advertising, NQF Level 5, SAQA Qual. ID: 58820

Assessor & Moderator Accreditation

Three of Concept’s lecturers are accredited assessors and two are accredited moderators and subject experts in the creative industries. They are registered with MAPPP-Seta as such. The remaining lecturers will be attending the relevant courses to reach similar accredited status.


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our people

Elethea Mac

Elethea Mac Simlah

General Manager

Elethea joined the Concept team in February 2009 as Administration Manager and has since been promoted to General Manager. A background in the hospitality industry provides a strong foundation for her skills. Experienced in administration, customer relations and client building, she uses these strengths to continuously build and promote Concept’s brand.

Karl Fedderke

Karl Fedderke B. Tech Graphic Design {CPUT}

Academic Coordinator

Karl develops and maintains course direction, manages existing programmes and lectures Theory and Visual Communications. He is a consultant for mobile and multimedia technologies in education with special interests in Inclusive Education. He consults with corporates, government and parastatals both local and international with interests in South Africa, Southern and West Africa and across Europe. He is a registered OBE Assessor & Moderator. Karl loves design in all its forms; it is a "technology" that helps us to make sense of the world around us.

Monette Mills

Monette Mills B. Tech Graphic Design {CPUT}

Print Media Lecturer

Monette trains Print Media applications including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat , Freehand, QuarkXpress and the Corel Suite. Her focus is on taking students from concept to print, acquainting them en route with design, typography, layout, repro, time management skills, communication and presentation skills. She is an ACE (Adobe Certified Expert) and ACI (Adobe Certified Instructor) in Illustrator CS5 as well as an accredited assessor with 10 years experience in the design industry.

Tertia Janse van Rensburg

Tertia Janse van Rensburg Digital Design Diploma

Print Media & Photography Lecturer

Tertia has been training students in applications such as Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Freehand, Quark and photography for seven years. She is an ACE (Adobe Certified Expert) and ACI (Adobe Certified Instructor) in InDesign CS4. When she is not sharing her photographic passion with her students, she hits the streets of Cape Town, in pursuit of the perfect shot.


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