Do you like being creative and are you drawing all time? Are you passionate about creating and designing? Then this might be the right MBO education for you.
Graphic designer & Signmaker
The Openbare Avondleergangen Aruba (OAA), in collaboration with the Design Academy Aruba, is offering a new program in Art & Design. This accredited MBO level 4 course trains you to become a versatile graphic designer, providing extensive knowledge in signage, printing techniques, and product design. The program combines digital skills with hands-on experience, with a strong focus on your creativity.
Program Structure
During this education you will learn to become a professional graphic designer and signmaker. From designing logos and branding materials to crafting captivating advertisements and digital graphics that you print on t-shirt, glaze on pottery or create for websites etc. You will also learn to master designing software. We will follow trends and technologies. Use different innovative machines like laserprinters and ceramic-printers. But also learn to design as sustainable as possible and think about the footprint that we leave behind.
The Art & Design program lasts four years and is spread over five days a week: two evenings and three practical days during the day. This structure provides you with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills you need to start your career in the creative industry.
Duration
The duration of this education will take 4 years. Besides all the designing subjects you will also have subjects like ‘Rekenen, Nederlands, Engels, Papiamento en Loopbaan & burgerschap’. After this education you will be able to continue a HBO opleiding in, for example the Netherlands or start your working career.
After your education
This career spans across industries, offering endless opportunities to work on diverse projects. Whether it’s designing for advertising agencies, tech companies or freelance clients. It is more than just making things look good – it’s about communicating messages effectively. Through your designs, you have the power to inspire, inform, and influence audiences, leaving a lasting impact on the world around you.
The relationship between career, citizenship, and cultural heritage is essential for both personal and societal development. Knowledge of cultural heritage can enhance professional identity and creativity, particularly in creative professions such as art and design. At the same time, it fosters active citizenship, leading to greater community involvement and social cohesion. By responsibly engaging with cultural heritage, individuals can contribute to sustainable development, where career and citizenship mutually reinforce each other and contribute to an inclusive society.
Design Academy Aruba is international orientated. We believe that this has a possitive influence on your education. We work together with the creative community and believe that teamwork, creativity and sharing knowledge will bring us new knowledge and wisdom.
Entree requirements
Design Academy Aruba can only accommodate a certain number of students and will conduct their own selection processes to decide which students to admit. More information on the selection processes you will find here.
Registering and tuition fees
The cost of the education are split in different sections. We try to keep the costs as low as possible. This way we hope that all talented students of Aruba are able to attend this program. More information about registering and tuition fees you will find on the website of the Openbare Avondopleidingen Aruba.
Unique Collaboration
This program is being offered in Aruba for the first time thanks to a special collaboration between the Openbare Avondleergangen Aruba and the Design Academy Aruba, with support from the Dutch MBO provider Vista College. Through this partnership, we aim to deliver a high-quality education with a focus on international collaboration, internships, and exchange opportunities. This project has been awarded the Ecosystem Challenge in the Netherlands, positioning it as one of the frontrunners in MBO education.
Join the community
If you become a student, you will join a vibrant community of fellow creatives who share a deep passion for art, design, and the preservation of cultural heritage. Our community is one where we inspire and learn from each other, continually pushing the boundaries of creativity while honoring the rich cultural legacy of Aruba. We warmly welcome exchange students, interns, schools, and professionals eager to collaborate. The creative arts industry is always evolving, and we believe that the pursuit of knowledge and the celebration of cultural heritage are lifelong journeys.