Celebrating 30 Years of Creative Excellence
Where passion for design has flourished for three decades, inspiring creativity and innovation.
Explore Our LegacyDepartment Overview
A practice-led graphics department in the Faculty of Applied Arts and Technology.
The Department was created out of the former Fine Art Department in 2008 and is one of six departments in the Faculty. It provides skills and knowledge-based programmes that prepare students for employment in technical and artistic industries while equipping them to pursue entrepreneurial ambitions.
1992
HND Commercial Arts programmes began under Ghana's polytechnic tertiary reforms.
2008
Graphic Design Technology was created out of the former Fine Art Department.
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One of six departments in the Faculty of Applied Arts and Technology.
10+
Teaching staff recorded as pursuing PhD programmes through TTU sponsorship.
Thirty years of training designers who can think, make, print, publish, package, and serve.
The anniversary identity celebrates the long arc of graphic design education at Takoradi Technical University: the 1992 Commercial Arts foundation, the 2008 departmental formation, the move into B.Tech and M.Tech pathways, and the Department's continuing contribution to public communication, entrepreneurship, research, and industry productivity.
Explore Our Legacy
Academic Pathways
A practice-led graphics department in the Faculty of Applied Arts and Technology.
The Department was created out of the former Fine Art Department in 2008 and is one of six departments in the Faculty. It provides skills and knowledge-based programmes that prepare students for employment in technical and artistic industries while equipping them to pursue entrepreneurial ambitions.
B.Tech in Graphic Design
The B.Tech in Graphic Design provides an advanced and comprehensive study of visual communication, preparing students to solve creative problems across print, digital, and brand-focused media. The programme develops strong design thinking, research, typography, layout, illustration, packaging, advertising, photography, and digital production skills. Students learn to create professional design solutions for businesses, institutions, campaigns, publications, and emerging digital platforms while building a portfolio that reflects originality, technical ability, and industry readiness.
Read MoreHND in Commercial Art (Graphic Design)
The HND in Commercial Art with a focus on Graphic Design is a practical, studio-based programme designed to build strong creative and technical skills for the commercial design industry. Students are introduced to illustration, advertising design, print media, photography, desktop publishing, packaging, branding, and visual presentation. Through hands-on projects, learners develop the ability to communicate ideas clearly, prepare artwork for production, and create design solutions that meet the needs of clients, businesses, and public communication campaigns.
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Diploma in Digital Design & Animation
The Diploma in Digital Design and Animation focuses on the creative use of digital tools for visual storytelling, motion graphics, animation, and interactive media. Students explore 2D and 3D animation, digital illustration, video editing, social media graphics, user interface visuals, and multimedia content development. The programme is ideal for learners who want to build practical skills for creative technology, entertainment, advertising, online communication, and digital production environments where strong visual content is essential.
Read MoreCertificate in Advertising & Brand Design
The Certificate in Advertising and Brand Design is a focused practical programme for entrepreneurs, marketing professionals, junior creatives, and individuals who want to strengthen their ability to create effective brand communication. The programme introduces students to advertising concepts, logo design, visual identity, promotional graphics, packaging basics, campaign design, and digital brand presentation. Learners gain practical skills for developing clear, attractive, and memorable brand materials that support business visibility, customer engagement, and professional communication.
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