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Google Rating 4.6

Learners 1400+

Teaching hours 4300+

Founded by

Google Rating
4.6

Learners
1400+

Teaching hours
4300+

The online Graphic Design Diploma course is an advanced, 9-month-long programme that builds on the Certificate course and takes your design skills to the next level. Over 210+ hours of live sessions, you will master tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and others, develop in-depth knowledge of design principles and processes, and learn to produce impactful designs for social media, logos, publications, brand campaigns and more. Being a part-time course, you can learn while working or studying. With our job guarantee, you gain the assurance of strong career support and placement opportunities. And when you graduate, your experience of working on several hands-on projects and your industry-standard portfolio will enable you to supercharge your Graphic Design career.

CURRICULUM

TERM 1 Certificate Course 5 Months 100+ Hours of Live Sessions
TERM 1 Certificate Course 5 Months 100+ hours of live sessions
1

Fundamentals of Visual Design

  • Organisational principles of composition

  • Type anatomy

  • Playing with type

  • Colour as a visual element

  • Idea generation & development

  • Composing type & image

  • Assignments -

    • - Black & white composition

    • - Colour composition

  • Project - Typographic poster

    Software used: Adobe Illustrator (Beginner Level)

Typographic Poster Projects

2

Design for Publication (Print & Digital)

  • Grid systems and typesetting

  • Layout and page design

  • Setting a visual language & concept

  • Usability & functionality in print

  • Using artificial intelligence (AI) for content

  • Presenting the design process & outcome

  • Assignments -

    • - Layouting a page

    • - Menu Card / Catalogue

  • Project - Brochure & Invite

    Software used: Adobe Illustrator / InDesign & Photoshop (Beginner Level)

Invites and Brochure Projects

TERM 2 4 Months 110+ Hours of Live Sessions
TERM 2 4 Months 110+ Hours of Live Sessions
3

Design for Digital

  • Understanding social media platforms & formats

  • Communication PIE: persuade, inform, entertain

  • Decoding brand language

  • Writing communication objectives for a project

  • Storyboarding

  • 3-act structure for storytelling

  • Introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) tools for image generation

  • Project- Creatives for social media

    Software used: Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop (intermediate level)

Social Media Creatives Projects

4

Form, Space & Motion

  • Form generation techniques

  • Fundamental physics of motion

    • Timing & spacing

    • Gravity, arcs, squash & stretch

  • Principles of animation

  • Animatics

  • Combining visual elements, time, motion & audio

  • Logo development and motion design

  • Project - Logo development and motion design

    Software used: Adobe After Effects

Logo Design and Its Creative Applications

5

Brand Identity Design

  • Fundamentals of branding: what lies beneath?

  • Elements of brand identity

  • Semiotics for visual communication

  • Form generation & manipulation

  • Methodical design process

  • Presenting a design concept

  • Creating assets & mock-ups

  • Putting together a brand book

  • Project - Brand identity system: Logo, typography, icons, patterns, mascot, etc.

    Software used: Adobe Creative Suite & AI-enabled tools

6

Portfolio Development

  • Curating project content for industry & recruitment

  • One-on-one feedback from mentors

Software

Software

Adobe
Illustrator

After
InDesign

Adobe
Photoshop

After
Effects


Miro

Figma


The course duration includes teaching weeks, submission weeks and breaks, if any.

The course curriculum is indicative and subject to change at the discretion of the academy.

* Terms & Conditions apply - these will be shared in your offer of admission

Join Your Demo Class

to find out why AND Academy is the Ultimate Place to Learn Design!
Our studio-style classes combine the effectiveness of offline learning
with the convenience of learning online, from the comfort of your home.
That's how you get the best of both worlds!


  • Live, interactive online classes
  • Personalised feedback from expert mentors
  • Collaborative, hands-on learning environment
Lopamudra Bose

Lopamudra Bose

Design Associate, Bain & Company
Module Instructor, Graphic Design at
AND Academy

05 November | 7:00 – 9:00 PM (IST)

MENTORS

Our mentors are industry-leading designers, educators and creative professionals who bring real-world experience into the classroom, and guide, inspire and challenge you to push your creative boundaries.

Kirti Bhan

Full-time faculty at AND

Kirti is a Product Designer, Art Director, and Educator with a Master's in Design from the Indian Institute of Craft & Design (IICD), Jaipur. Her product design skills are...
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Kirti is a Product Designer, Art Director, and Educator with a Master's in Design from the Indian Institute of Craft & Design (IICD), Jaipur. Her product design skills are showcased through Alaya Design Studio and Studio Wood collaborations. Transitioning into film, Kirti has served as art director for over 15 films and web series, gaining recognition on platforms like Hotstar. Her expertise spans handcrafted product design and cinematic visual direction, always blending artistry, function, and sustainable practices.

Shubha Roy Singh

Full-time faculty at AND

Shubha is a Graphic Designer, UI UX specialist, and educator with a decade of experience. With an Education in Accessory Design from NIFT and Graphic Design from Suffolk...
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Shubha is a Graphic Designer, UI UX specialist, and educator with a decade of experience. With an Education in Accessory Design from NIFT and Graphic Design from Suffolk University, Shubha seamlessly blends disciplines to deliver exceptional visual communication solutions. Her global freelance and industry work, including LumiraDx and Somany Ceramics roles, showcases her adaptability and client-focussed approach.

Kaushikee Gupta

Full-time faculty at AND

Kaushikee is an artist and educator shaping creative futures from Delhi. Co-founder of Cirip-Tzirip and curriculum innovator for SoSE Schools (IIT Delhi), she ignites young minds in digital...
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Kaushikee is an artist and educator shaping creative futures from Delhi. Co-founder of Cirip-Tzirip and curriculum innovator for SoSE Schools (IIT Delhi), she ignites young minds in digital media and design. An alum of the Royal College of Art (2020), she specialises in design research and publication. Her art captivates global audiences, exhibited from London's ICA to Stockholm's Sergels Torg-Plattan.

Gauravi Mittal

Learning Designer, AND Academy

Gauravi is a product designer as well as an educator and researcher in higher education pedagogy and livelihood development. Her impressive work experience includes several design interventions and...
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Gauravi is a product designer as well as an educator and researcher in higher education pedagogy and livelihood development. Her impressive work experience includes several design interventions and contributions for the Ministry of Textiles and the Ministry of External Affairs, DLF India and IKEA. Gauravi holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education from University of London and is responsible for learning design and for training adjunct faculty members at AND Academy.

Arundhati Dasgupta

Writer, Art & Design Educator

Dr. Arundhati Dasgupta is a distinguished researcher and educator with years of experience in Art History and Cultural Studies. A specialist in Modern Indian and Western Art History,...
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Dr. Arundhati Dasgupta is a distinguished researcher and educator with years of experience in Art History and Cultural Studies. A specialist in Modern Indian and Western Art History, she expertly guides undergraduate and postgraduate design and liberal arts students. Dr Dasgupta extends her expertise beyond the classroom, captivating audiences with lectures at the National Museum and National Gallery of Modern Art. Her contributions include archiving, curating exhibitions, and managing national and international art seminars, enriching the field of art history.

Sumedha Garg

Co-Founder, Studio Otherworlds

A recipient of the Khoj International Artists' Association grant, Sumedha has over a decade of experience as an artist, designer and educator. Her notable works include the ideation...
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A recipient of the Khoj International Artists' Association grant, Sumedha has over a decade of experience as an artist, designer and educator. Her notable works include the ideation and designing of immersive visitor experiences for places like Chinmaya Pradeep in Mumbai and Virasat-e-Khalsa Museum in Punjab. She is also the Co-Founder of Studio Otherworlds, a socially engaged art practice in New Delhi. Sumedha has studied Visual Communication in New Delhi and is an alumna of Central Saint Martins, London.

Asha Kumari

Design Educator, NIFT Delhi, IIAD

Asha Kumari, a seasoned communication and content strategist, brings 16+ years of Indian fashion and e-commerce expertise. As Senior Manager at IIAD, she shapes their brand narrative. A...
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Asha Kumari, a seasoned communication and content strategist, brings 16+ years of Indian fashion and e-commerce expertise. As Senior Manager at IIAD, she shapes their brand narrative. A NIFT Delhi Fashion Communication graduate, she's contributed to Femina and the Business of Fashion. Asha champions Indian crafts, notably with Neeru Kumar and Anushka Das. A social media strategist, she dramatically grew IIAD's Instagram. A pioneer in Indian e-commerce, she shaped online fashion platforms like fashionfad.in, fashionandyou.in, and homeshop18.com.

Pranay Patwardhan

Art director and Design Educator

Accomplished art director and design educator Pranay Patwardhan brings 12+ years of expertise in animation, advertising, and video games. Based in New Delhi, he masterfully blends artistic expression...
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Accomplished art director and design educator Pranay Patwardhan brings 12+ years of expertise in animation, advertising, and video games. Based in New Delhi, he masterfully blends artistic expression with strategic thinking to shape compelling visual narratives. Pranay is involved with Indiana, exploring contemporary Indian design, and contributes to design education at the University of London. His impressive portfolio includes collaborations with Google, Netflix, Adidas, and UNICEF, earning accolades from the London Design Festival and Kyoorius Awards.

Nishita Mohta

Design Ops Consultant, The Experimentor

Nishita is a Project Management consultant who has been in the field of brand-building for over 7 years. Primarily a designer, she assumed the position of Senior Project...
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Nishita is a Project Management consultant who has been in the field of brand-building for over 7 years. Primarily a designer, she assumed the position of Senior Project Manager at Thought Over Design, before launching The Experimentor, a brand strategy & design studio that’s building a new generation of challenger brands in India. Nikita is an alumnus of the School of Planning and Architecture and the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.

Samya Ghosh

Creative Lead, Purpose

A designer working at the intersection of personal transformation and social impact. With 9 years of experience, Samya works as the Creative Lead at Purpose, leading campaigns for...
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A designer working at the intersection of personal transformation and social impact. With 9 years of experience, Samya works as the Creative Lead at Purpose, leading campaigns for SRH Rights, Climate Justice and Sustainable Energy. He's a member of the Type Directors Club, a mentor at UAL and has worked for clients like United Nations, UNICEF, Apple, Budweiser, Adidas and Netflix while winning multiple awards along the way. Samya completed his Bachelor's in Design and Visual Communications from St.Xaviers College, Kolkata.

Anurag Dasgupta

Lecturer, Foundation in Design, IIAD

Anurag is a multi-skilled filmmaker who has worked on various award-winning films. He specialises in documentary filmmaking, with expertise in product and spatial photography. His conscious approach to...
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Anurag is a multi-skilled filmmaker who has worked on various award-winning films. He specialises in documentary filmmaking, with expertise in product and spatial photography. His conscious approach to life, professional work and teaching follow a common thread of wanting to connect authentically with the world through a developed sense of empathy. Anurag trained in visual communication and film from Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology.

Sanyja Santiago

Co-Founder, FLOI Sound Space

Sanyja has over 15 years of experience in advertising and marketing. She has served as Assistant Vice President at BBDO Worldwide and Creative Director at Wizcraft International Entertainment,...
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Sanyja has over 15 years of experience in advertising and marketing. She has served as Assistant Vice President at BBDO Worldwide and Creative Director at Wizcraft International Entertainment, worked for firms like Volkswagen and Audi, and worked on iconic events such as NBA, IIFA and the OnePlus Taylor Swift concert. As Co-Founder of FLOI Sound Space, she currently leads its marketing and communication efforts. She is an alumna of Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi.

Gulshan Gupta

Visual Designer, Communication Design Consultant and Design Educator

With nearly a decade of experience as a visual communication designer, Gulshan has taught design courses in top colleges in India alongside working as an independent designer. She...
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With nearly a decade of experience as a visual communication designer, Gulshan has taught design courses in top colleges in India alongside working as an independent designer. She has worked with leading social enterprises to create impactful visual identities, and served as Head of e-commerce for Upasana Design Studio. Gulshan holds a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Communication Design from NIFT, Mumbai, a Master’s degree in Sustainable Design from University of South Australia, and is also a trained yoga instructor.

Nikita Hurtis

Former Design Lead, XR Central (XRC Studios Inc.)

With over 7 years of industry experience, Nikita is a visual designer who is passionate about creating sustainable designs. She has worked with organisations like UT Administration of...
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With over 7 years of industry experience, Nikita is a visual designer who is passionate about creating sustainable designs. She has worked with organisations like UT Administration of Daman & Diu, XRC Studios and Design Brewery, with projects spanning branding and identity, product design, graphic design, textiles and UI UX. Nikita obtained her degree in Industrial and Product Design from Symbiosis Institute of Design, and brings a fresh perspective to her projects by integrating mindfulness, empathy and psychology.

Lopamudra Bose

Design Associate, Bain & Company

Lopamudra is a multifaceted designer with rich industry experience. She is currently working at Bain & Company as an Associate, Creative Services. Having worked with organisations like Protiviti...
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Lopamudra is a multifaceted designer with rich industry experience. She is currently working at Bain & Company as an Associate, Creative Services. Having worked with organisations like Protiviti Consulting and Sociowash, her clientele spans Airbnb, Tinder, World Economic Forum, Panasonic, Hitachi, Flipkart and Amazon, to name a few. She has also been featured in Google Fonts for co-creating a display typeface. Lopamudra is a graduate of Indian Institute of Art and Design’s Communication Design programme.

Mohini Bothra

Ceramic Designer, Hillside Potter

Building on her formal training in visual communication design and her fascination with design exploration, human behaviour and storytelling, Mohini has charted a successful career as a product...
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Building on her formal training in visual communication design and her fascination with design exploration, human behaviour and storytelling, Mohini has charted a successful career as a product and ceramic designer. She has worked with many brands such as AndAnd Brand Partners, Corugami and The Good Batch Foods, acquiring both experience and expertise across brand and identity design, packaging design and advertising. She is an alumna of Indian Institute of Art & Design (IIAD), New Delhi.

Aayesha Ejaz

Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Design Educator

Aayesha Ejaz is an illustrator and graphic designer specialising in visual storytelling through doodling. With an MFA from Washington University, she brings a unique blend of humour and...
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Aayesha Ejaz is an illustrator and graphic designer specialising in visual storytelling through doodling. With an MFA from Washington University, she brings a unique blend of humour and emotion to her work, crafting narratives around personal experiences, food, and animals. Her design approach focuses on creating visually comforting yet thought-provoking illustrations that connect with audiences. As a mentor, she encourages students to explore storytelling through art, helping them develop their unique illustration styles with a strong conceptual foundation.

Inderjit Singh Jassel

Inderjit Singh Jassel

Design Educator

A seasoned industry professional with over 13 years of experience in Visual Communication and Graphic Design. Inderjit has hands-on experience in creative project management and is highly skilled...
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A seasoned industry professional with over 13 years of experience in Visual Communication and Graphic Design. Inderjit has hands-on experience in creative project management and is highly skilled in tech applications in design. He has held key positions in the design and production teams in various creative agencies and media companies like Sesame Street India, Interlude Services, Mud n Water Production, Aidem Ventures, Focus TV, and Midi Tech. In addition, he has headed production and post-production for Ad Films, Virals, Promos, and Short Films.

Zeba Khan

Zeba Khan

Graphic Design Software Educator

Zeba Khan is a seasoned Graphic Design Practitioner and Mentor with over 15 years of experience in digital design for print, web, and vocational education. Holding a PGD...
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Zeba Khan is a seasoned Graphic Design Practitioner and Mentor with over 15 years of experience in digital design for print, web, and vocational education. Holding a PGD in Graphic Animation & 3D Effects from DIA Institute and a PGC in Higher Education from Nottingham Trent University, she specialises in crafting engaging curriculum frameworks for diverse learning methods. Proficient in 2D & 3D Adobe applications, Zeba is passionate about fostering experiential learning, equipping students with industry-ready skills, and enhancing creative collaboration.

Soumya Tiwari

Course Lead, Graphic Design

Having worked with some of the biggest production houses like Yashraj Films & Reliance Entertainment, Soumya is interested in creating bold brand identities and crafting meaningful and inclusive...
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Having worked with some of the biggest production houses like Yashraj Films & Reliance Entertainment, Soumya is interested in creating bold brand identities and crafting meaningful and inclusive communication for brands. While pixel-perfect with design, as an illustrator, she liked to explore the idea of imperfections and question the ideals of beauty. She has a Bachelor’s in Communication Design from Symbiosis Institute of Design and an MA in Art Direction from Manchester Metropolitan University.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

Self-taught
creatives

looking for structured, professional training to develop a market-ready Graphic Design skill set.

Entrepreneurs
and business
owners

who want to set up and guide their own design teams.

Software
users

eager to deploy their tools to design logos, publications and brand campaigns.

Working
professionals

aiming to transition into a career in Graphic Design career.

Do any of these sound like you? If so, let AND Academy’s Diploma in Graphic Design course supercharge your Graphic Design career.

SUCCESS STORIES

Our graduates have gone on to work with leading design studios and top brands. But don’t just take our word for it—hear it from them!

Sannidhi Goyal

Working at

I thought it will be like one of those online courses where you do things on your own time, but it was nothing...
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I thought it will be like one of those online courses where you do things on your own time, but it was nothing like that. It was extensive, the quality of education was great’

Rahul Raghav

Working at

The mentors and their guidance havs given me the confidence to start my own venture and become a creative director.

Madhu Priya

Working at

The materials provided are incredibly resourceful, and every session is interactive, bringing out the best in each of us. In just two months, I’ve made significant...
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The materials provided are incredibly resourceful, and every session is interactive, bringing out the best in each of us. In just two months, I’ve made significant progress in terms of experience, which is commendable.

Nivedita Panchariya

Working at

There is so much to learn from the mentors and batchmates; they are truly inspiring with their smiles and patience. The April Carnival sessions and masterclasses also...
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There is so much to learn from the mentors and batchmates; they are truly inspiring with their smiles and patience. The April Carnival sessions and masterclasses also provided valuable opportunities for learning.

Rea Kaur

Working at

The experience has been transformative, offering a fresh perspective on design and a deep appreciation for new connections and innovative thinking.

Harisankar

Working at

The courses perfectly blend theory, practical work, and hands-on projects, with industry expert mentors always ready to provide valuable guidance and feedback.

Yukta Chaurasia

Working at

AND is a great place to learn graphic design, with supportive teachers and a blend of practical and theoretical knowledge.

Rubina Rajan

Working at: Freelance Artist

I found AND Academy when I was looking to upskill myself. Initially, I was a bit sceptical because of the online parttime mode. I realised that this entire course is so well,...
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I found AND Academy when I was looking to upskill myself. Initially, I was a bit sceptical because of the online parttime mode. I realised that this entire course is so well, and so methodically planned that I got everything and more than I was expecting.

SYED MUHIBULLAH

Working at

Learning about design in a fun way

Sreya Sara Binoy

Working at

It was amazing. I learned a lot and started to really love art and design through AND.

Phuntsog Chosdon

Working at

The best part of my experience with AND Academy was to see myself grow.

Anupa Sara George

Working at

Learning with proper guidance, and fun interactive sessions

Piyush Sharma

Working at

I believe it was a truly valuable experience. I have been with AND for about a year now, with numerous ups and downs, but ultimately, ...
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I believe it was a truly valuable experience. I have been with AND for about a year now, with numerous ups and downs, but ultimately, it has been incredibly rewarding.

Veda Parapurath

Working at

The teaching method and syllabus were excellent, unlike the mundane memorization approach. All the teachers were highly professional and provided ...
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The teaching method and syllabus were excellent, unlike the mundane memorization approach. All the teachers were highly professional and provided great feedback. The CSD classes were useful.

CAREER SUPPORT

Our online Graphic Design Diploma course comes with top-tier career support.. Our Career Services Team will equip you with the soft skills, guidance and industry connections needed to land your dream job, and continue to assist you even after you’ve been placed.

One-on-one
career guidance

Get personalised career advice based on your skills, specialisation and career goals

Soft-skills
development

Participate in trainings on career skills, compensation and contract negotiation

CV & INTERVIEW
SUPPORT

Get industry-ready with CV & LinkedIn profile review sessions, and mock interviews

JOB GUARANTEE

Apply to companies and get a guaranteed job, or we’ll refund your course fee*

GUIDANCE FOR
FREELANCERS &
ENTREPRENEURS

Get inputs and build connects that will benefit your freelance career or your business

OUR LEARNERS WORK AT

OUR LEARNERS WORK AT

FEE & FUNDING

Graphic Design
DIPLOMA (PART-TIME)

EMI STARTING AT

8,486

(per month for 18-month Loan tenure)

Course fee is

1,26,000 + GST

Fees are subject to change at the discretion of the institute

APPLY

01
Submit
an online application
02
Appear for
an interview
03
Receive
an offer letter
04
Enrol &
choose your payment plan

Not sure which design course is right for
you? Speak with our expert Course Advisors
for personalised guidance on choosing the
right path for your career.

Call us at +91 9289281414

Not sure which design course
is right for you? Speak with
our expert Course Advisors for
personalised guidance on
choosing the right path for
your career.

Call us at +91 9289281414

OTHER GRAPHIC DESIGN COURSES

Our Graphic Design courses are stackable, meaning you can start with the online Graphic Design Certificate course and choose to continue your learning journey with us. After completing the certificate, you have the option to extend your studies for an additional 4 months to graduate with a Graphic Design Diploma or go further for 5 more months to continue with the Graphic Design PG Diploma course and earn a formal certification recognising your successful completion of the PG programme. Just like your skills, your education can grow incrementally, allowing you to build upon what you’ve already learned and tailor your learning path to suit your career goals.

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Key Course Features

  • 9 Months | 210+ Hours
  • Evening Classes | Twice a Week
  • EMI starts at INR 8,486

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