Where creativity meets profession. Explore our programs in Applied Arts, Printing & Graphic Arts, and Mass Communication.
Established in the early 1990s as Adult Education, the department expanded in 1996 to include Cosmetology, Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing. We produce graduates with techno-preneurial skills in Clothing, Hairdressing and Beauty.
To be a unique department in skills development and excellence in Clothing, Hair and Beauty techniques.
To produce a competent graduate with techno-preneurial skills in Clothing, Hairdressing and Beauty.
Teamwork, Patriotism, Creativity, Integrity/Unhu/Ubuntu, Entrepreneurship, Professionalism.
Entry: 5 O's inc English.
Career: Entrepreneur, Designer, Pattern Maker, Manager.
Entry: 5 O's inc English.
Career: Massage Therapist, Make-up Artist, Nail Technician, Eyelash Technician, Beauty Consultant, Salon Manager, Aesthetician.
Entry: 5 O's inc English.
Career: Entrepreneur, Hairdresser, Barber, Braider, Wig Maker, Hairstylist.
Duration: NC (1 year), ND (3 years incl. 1 year OJET), HND (1 year + 6 months OJET). Full‑time, part‑time, block release.
Mrs Mahobele – MSc Clothing and Textiles (MSU), Honours Applied Art and Design (NUST). Over 20 years experience in clothing and apparel. Led production of PPEs during COVID-19. Contact: 0715427631, suemahobele@gmail.com
22 energetic and qualified members.
A rich history dating back to 1956, when evening classes were sponsored by the printing industry. The department moved to its current premises in 1963 and has since produced influential designers and printing architects. It is a major contributor to heritage‑based Education 5.0.
Training began with correspondence courses, then evening classes (1956) leading to City & Guilds. A full‑time instructor was appointed in 1958. In 1963 the department moved to the present site. The Apprenticeship Act (1959) and later the Skilled Manpower Development Act (1969) shaped full‑time courses. Advanced Craft introduced in 1971. The sixth full‑time one‑year course began in 1974 under Mr. Arthur J. Milner. Notable past Heads: Mr. Cousins, Mr. Backbie, Mr. Samson Moyo (Tyson) (1991‑2002), Mr. Kennedy Mupemba (2002‑2004), Mr. Felix Maponga (2009), and current Head Mr. Ronald Chivhuro.
Mr. Ronald Chivhuro – Started career in 2003 at Zimbabwe Sunflags, then CPL Private Limited. Trainee apprenticeship (1996‑2000) awarded Class 1 Artisan in Packaging Machine Printing. Joined Harare Polytechnic as lecturer in 2005. Diploma in Printing (Harare Poly, 2003), International Advanced Diploma in Graphic Arts (Germany, 2017). Under his leadership, the department won numerous awards.
The department designs and produces institutional newsletters, staff business cards, graduation booklets, banners, package designs, exhibition displays. Graduates are equipped for employment in printing, designing, photography, painting, sculpturing, branding, advertising, and converting.
The oldest journalism training institution in Zimbabwe, founded as ZIMCO after independence (1980) through UNESCO and Government efforts. Transferred to Harare Polytechnic in 1983, it became the Division of Mass Communication, later the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. It has produced the highest number of media executives in the country.
To be the centre of choice for quality journalism training in Zimbabwe.
To contribute to quality human resource development by producing journalists with theoretical and hands‑on knowledge.
Research, Professionalism, Fairness, Pan African solidarity, Teamwork, Client‑focused.
National Certificate in Mass Communication (1 year) and National Diploma in Journalism (4 years including attachment). A Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism has been approved but not yet implemented.
Terence Antonio – MSc Media and Society (MSU), BSc Media and Society Studies, National Diploma in Print Journalism. Teaches Print and Broadcast Journalism. Research interests: health journalism, media technology, media audiences. Member of UNESCO IFAP Zimbabwe National Committee. Part of ZEC Media Monitoring Unit (2018). National adjudicator for PEPFAR HIV and AIDS Reporting awards. Contact: 0773395336 / 0715427645, tantonio@hrepoly.ac.zw
Increasing number of female students in recent years.