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Institute: UIGT

Course: Certificate Computer
Graphics (COC)
Duration: 5 Months
First day of training.

The training is taking place at UIGT premises located at Nkrumah Road. I had to attend the morning class,computer Graphics. As the culture of the institute teacher to student training after the introduction of the program.There were other students too pursuing the same course, the lecturer of the time shared with the class about the values of this course. It was as interesting as everyone in class was looking forward to attaining Computer skills that would help them earn a living in future. I as one was already exposed to the printing industry. So I cannot say that it was difficult for me but for those who had never had a chance was not that easy and found a lot of hardships in getting the concepts of design and tool on computer. These were encouraged to keep trying and do more practices for better results and not to forget asking questions for assistance even from fellow students as we all learning from each other.Each day I feel privileged.UIGT made me what i am today.

KOBUSINGYE JACKIE

I joined UIGT in 2010 where i enrolled for a Certificate in Computer Graphics course.After 5 months of study, I managed to set up my own Graphics Company called Andreas System Limited.

Please join UIGT if you care about your future however illitrate you may be about computer.You will achieve.

KIWANUKA FRED

Name: Kiwanuka Fred
Course: Diploma in Graphic Design
Year of graduation: 2004
Current job: Creative Director Graphic Consult
Location: Singapore

Just two years after graduating, Kiwanuka was asked to develop a design degree course in Rwanda. He found himself fascinated by the country and he is now running his own successful graphic design business there.

"I wanted to design in a fast-changing medium such as advertising. I thought about where the centre of graphic design is in East Africa (or even the world) and that left only one choice: UIGT. My search narrowed down to three Graphic Institutions and UIGT was my first choice.
"I felt the course was absolutely great. The freedom was exactly what I was looking for. It pushed my boundaries. Having a variety of guest lecturers and the support of the tutors made me realise the spectrum of graphic design and that, if you want to become very good in your field, there are people to help you realise your vision.

"We also had the opportunity to work in lots of different media. Some of us played regularly as DJs, which helped us keep the balance with our visual work. Another team effort was to produce short films. This enabled one student to get into the Film Institute competition and pursue his passion as a film director. Projects like the Africa Pam Awards' and The Ndere Troupe proofed our education in a business environment, while my becoming a member of the Typographic Club was a highlight for which I still thank my tutors.

"Straight after graduating I started working at a new media company where the conceptual thinking process I had learned at UIGT was an interesting addition to the business. Two years later I got an offer, via Makerere University, to go to Malaysia and develop a degree level multimedia and graphic design course. I'd never been to Malaysia before so it was an opportunity I couldn't refuse.

"I spent four years developing the programs. It was much more of a challenge than doing a similar job in Asia - 50 years of communism have left their mark in often unexpected ways. I believe the main culture difference is an attitude towards life and its side effects.
"I am now working for the best graphic design company in Singapore - my own! We mostly design for print and online applications. A big part of my work involves explaining design elements to co-workers and suppliers. Negotiations generally take a very long time and often involve 'business dinners'.

"The versatility in projects and methods on the UIGT Graphic Design course help me address the multitude of issues arising in this diverse environment (design and non-design related). The degree has taught me to look at an issue from many angles and find alternative solutions.

"The wit and cleverness of Malaysian people teaches me new approaches to design and life almost every day and I enjoy the independence of running my own company and the challenges I face. Design is a vocation not a profession. You don't turn off your brain at five in the afternoon and switch on again at nine in the morning. Being a designer is a commitment for life. Being a designer is great!"

KABATORO STELLAH

I joined UIGT in 2006 where i enrolled for a Certificate in Computer graphics Course. After 3 months of my study, the Institute helped me acquire a job in a Graphics Company where I was working as a Graphic Designer. So far I have worked with two companies and currently am working with Agatres Uganda Ltd.

Please Join UIGT if you care about your future however illiterate you may be about computer.
You will achieve.

KABAGAMBE (STEVE)

This course is a great start to your future career – check out what our graduates have gone on to do and how studying at Kingston helped them achieve their goals.
Name: Kabagambe (Steve)
Year of graduation: 2006
Course: Graphic Design (DGD)
Current job: Associate Creative Director, 2ka.com (part of MPK advertising group)
Location: Kampala Uganda
By the time he was 27, Kabagambe had already gained a senior role and enviable reputation in the advertising industry. He believes his UIGT Graphic Design diploma has much to do with his success.
"Since I was young my dream had been to become a creative in an advertising agency and I moved from Mbarara to Kampala to help me fulfil this ambition.
"I received a few offers from universities with leading creative advertising courses, but the UIGT open day really impressed me and I felt its Graphic Design course really was 'the course for the creative'. The diploma shows how graphic design can be used as a device to deliver ideas and I believed it would help me become a trend leader.
"Once on the course I felt inspired every day. The School of Graphic Design is an amazing environment that helps creativity grows. The course is very well structured and the cream of industry professionals is brought in as part-time tutors, which is awesome. The final year work placement was also really effective enabling me to work alongside top designers.
"After the course I returned to Mbarara. I managed to get seen by some big agencies and was grateful to the UIGT tutors who had helped me to organize and perfect my portfolio when all the companies I saw offered me a position.
"I started my career as a graphic designer at 2ka.comstudioz and, 18 months later, went on to become an art director at MPK Advertising. In 2008 I returned to 2ka.comstudioz and this is where my career started to shine. I've won awards such as Cannes, Clio and D&AD and I was ranked no.3 Best Art Director in the Uganda in by Designer's Archive Magazine. My name is now established in the advertising industry and my creative ranking gets higher and higher. I achieved this when I was only 26.
"I am now 28 and was recently promoted to an associate creative director working for Red Pepper . The company provides what we call 'holistic solutions'. This means it executes commercials in every format such as: print; short film; viral communication; website; ambient media; public event and PR activity. This requires a great deal of skill, knowledge and a bit of madness because I have to think more and work harder.
"Fortunately, the Graphic Design course taught me how to answer a brief in any medium and this was perfect preparation for the job I now do. I love creating work that other creatives can't do or are not brave enough to try. I feel my work incorporates the feelings, inspirations and experiences from the graphic studio at UIGT. I honestly believe if I hadn't forced myself to get up early for the UIGT open day and had made the decision to go elsewhere, my career would have never been this successful."

MPANGA MOSES

Name: Mpanga Moses
Course: Diploma in Graphic Design
Year of graduation: 2010
Current job: Caxton Design
Location: Kampala

After completing my two year course in Diploma in Graphics Design,i gained sufficient skills to enable me start up my own company.currently am employing 6 people who asist me in day to day work.My company basically deals in hand printing,Creative design,Painting artistic work and consultancy.
All these success and achievement got from UIGT has made me what am

BAZIGU RASHID

Name: Bazigu Rashid

Course: Diploma in Graphic Design
Year of graduation: 2007
Current job: Self Employed
Location: Kampala

During my study at Uganda Institute of graphics and Technology,l learnt alot of skills and gained expertise in using Adobe in design,Adobe Photoshop,Adobe Illustrator and corel draw.These has enabled start up my own business in Graphics design.

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I joined UIGT in 2010 where i enrolled for a Certificate in Computer Graphics course.After 5 months of study, I managed to set up my own Graphics Company called Andreas System Limited.