30
YEARS
GRAPHIC DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
TAKORADI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
30TH ANNIVERSARY
Celebrating 30 years of creativity, innovation and excellence.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Graphic Design Technology at Takoradi Technical University is committed to developing creative and technically skilled designers through education, practical learning and innovation.
Our 30th Anniversary provides an opportunity to celebrate creativity, achievements, students, staff, alumni and the contribution of Graphic Design Technology to the creative industry.
In 1992, the Polytechnic Law under Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) Law (1992) upgraded polytechnic education in Ghana to tertiary status. This gave rise to the running of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Commercial Arts Programmes in Takoradi Polytechnic. The HND in Commercial Art Programmes underwent many changes until programmes/courses as Options emerged or created out some departments.
In 2007, the polytechnic law was revised into the Polytechnic Act 2007 (Act 745) to provide tertiary education through full time courses in the field of manufacture, commerce, science, technology, applied arts and applied social sciences, and to facilitate studies and research in technical subjects at the tertiary level. This confirmed the Polytechnics as public tertiary institutions in Ghana with academic autonomy. An avenue was therefore created for the introduction of new programmes/courses.
In 2008, the Department of Graphic Design (now the Department of Graphic Design Technology) was created out of the then Fine Art Department to offer courses in Graphic Design leading to the award of HND in Commercial Arts (Graphic Design Option). Currently, the Department of Graphic Design Technology is one of the six (6) Departments and with highest enrolment of
students in the Faculty of Applied Arts and Technology (FAAT).
The philosophy of the courses in the Graphic Design programme among other things will contribute to Ghana’s quest for competency-based technological education in graphic design at the tertiary level and help build the needed human resource capacity of the country. The programme is also aimed at providing students with hands-on skills training.
30 YEARS
Celebrating our anniversary
CREATIVITY
Designing ideas into reality
INNOVATION
Creating solutions through design
ACADEMIC SERVICES
Learning, practical experience and creative development.
DESIGN EDUCATION
Develop creative thinking, design principles and visual communication skills.
DIGITAL DESIGN
Explore digital tools and techniques for creating effective visual communication.
PRACTICAL TRAINING
Apply design knowledge through practical projects, exercises and creative production.
CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT
Encourage experimentation, innovation and creative approaches to design challenges.
FEATURED PROJECTS
Explore selected creative projects that demonstrate design thinking, visual communication and practical skills
BRAND IDENTITY
Creative visual identity and branding project.
POSTER DESIGN
Visual communication through creative poster composition.
TYPOGRAPHY
Exploring type, composition and visual hierarchy.
DIGITAL ART
Creative digital artwork and visual experimentation.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Creativity extends beyond the classroom. Explore activities, workshops, exhibitions and experiences that encourage students to develop their creative and practical skills.
DESIGN WORKSHOPS
Practical sessions that encourage students to develop new creative and technical skills.
DESIGN EXHIBITIONS
Opportunities for students to present creative work and share ideas with the wider community.
DESIGN COMPETITIONS
Creative challenges that encourage innovation, teamwork and professional development.
30 YEARS • 30 YEARS • 30 YEARS CREATIVITY • COMMUNITY • INNOVATION
NEWS & EVENTS
Stay informed about departmental activities, creative events, important announcements and the 30th Anniversary celebration.
ANNIVERSARY PROGRAMME
Explore information about activities and events planned for the 30th Anniversary celebration.
30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Celebrating three decades of creativity, learning, innovation and achievement.
CREATIVE DESIGN EVENT
Discover upcoming creative activities and opportunities for students to share their work.
30 YEARS • CELEBRATING CREATIVITY • INNOVATION • EXCELLENCE
FACILITIES
Explore the learning and creative spaces that support teaching, practical training and design development.
DESIGN STUDIO
A creative environment for practical design activities and project development.
COMPUTER LAB
A digital workspace supporting computer-based design and creative production.
EXHIBITION SPACE
A space for displaying and presenting creative work.
STAFF PROFILES
Meet the people who contribute to teaching, learning, creativity and the development of Graphic Design Technology.
Prof. Kwadwo Essuman Amissah
Dr. Mrs. Betty Faniyan
Prof. Ebenezer Enninful
30
YEARS OF CREATIVITY & INNOVATION
elp us celebrate this important milestone and support activities connected with the 30th Anniversary of Graphic Design Technology.
TO OUR ALUMNI, STAFF, STUDENTS & FRIENDS
Your support can help make the anniversary celebration a memorable occasion.
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30 YEARS • CREATIVITY • INNOVATION • EXCELLENCE
CONTACT US
Have a question, suggestion or enquiry? Get in touch with the Department of Graphic Design Technology.
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Takoradi Technical University
Department of Graphic Design Technology
Location: Takoradi, Ghana
Email: [Official Department Email]
Phone: [Official Department Phone]