Red & Yellow
Online Short Course
AI for Designers
The designers of tomorrow will be using AI tools to create the next generation of digital artwork and graphics, like Midjourney and DALL-E 2. Learning to harness their power today is the key to carving out your career in design and staying ahead of the competition – are you ready to master them?
Red & Yellow’s new AI for Designers microcourse is here to bridge your skills gap and let you master AI tools to future-proof your career. It’s perfect for designers, artists and other creatives looking to partner with AI in their design approach to take their uniquely human skills to the next level in socially responsible ways.
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Course Curriculum
- In this part of the micro course, you will be briefly introduced to the principles and elements of design - the necessary ‘criteria’ for great graphic design work.
- You will then be introduced to the ways in which AI can support human design capacity in producing great designs.
- You will also briefly learn about and set up the most popular AI tools used to create and enhance graphic design, such as Midjourney and DALL-E 2, and explore and compare the basic features of these applications.
- By the end of Part 1, you will be able to evaluate AI generated design output against the principles and elements of design.
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Key Info
- Course Duration: 2 Weeks
- Accreditation:
- Access: Online
- Start Date: 2 June 2025
- Cost: R1900.00
What you’ll learn
- To apply an understanding of the principles and elements of design to the evaluation of AI generated design work.
- To use basic and advanced features of generative AI programmes such as Midjourney and DALL-E 2.
- To create a mini-portfolio of work featuring AI generated designs with evidence of prompts to improve design outputs aligned with the principles and elements of design.
- To critically reflect on the societal impacts of AI in the design context and produce designs that are free from bias and that resonate with a pan-African audience.
Empower your skillset
Get all the theory and practical tools you need to understand and harness AI to boost your career.
Learn from top creative minds
Our lecturers are industry leaders and bring a wealth of experience to the classroom.
Unleash your creativity
This micro course is built to help you master AI tools to thrive in the next generation of work.
Get industry recognition
Gain a Red & Yellow certificate of completion, giving you a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills.
This course is perfect for:
- Designers, artists and other creatives looking to partner with AI in their design approach to take their uniquely human skills to the next level in socially responsible ways.
Who you’ll meet
This course was created by, and benefits from, our full-time lecturers’ years of experience in the field – both in lecturing and in industry. They know how to nurture talent and bring out the best in students, resulting in many award-wins over the years.
Melissa Opperman
Manager for the School of Lifelong Learning
Melissa Opperman blends strategic insight with a deep passion for education, ensuring every learner reaches their full potential.
With expertise in SETA, QCTO, and online learning, she drives innovative and accessible education solutions.
Committed to lifelong learning, she empowers individuals to grow in both their personal and professional journeys.
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Creative thinking is still the most powerful skill of the future, but only if it’s paired with commercial savvy and the ability to adapt. That’s why we equip future thinkers, doers, and makers with the real-world, future-proof skills they need to thrive. Whether you're climbing the ladder or building something of your own, we’ll help you learn how business works – and how to make it work for you.
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