What will I learn in this Graphic Design Diploma online course?

This online course covers key aspects of graphic design, including visual design fundamentals such as typography, colour theory and composition; branding, covering logo creation, brand identity and packaging design; digital media, covering design for social media and web platforms; and real-world projects applying your skills to practical design challenges.

Is the online Graphic Design Diploma course part-time?

Yes, the Graphic Design Diploma online course is designed for working professionals and students, with flexible schedules that offer classes twice a week.

How are the classes conducted?

All classes are live online, featuring interactive sessions with expert mentors. You will also have access to recorded lectures, masterclasses, and feedback on assignments.

Do I need prior experience in design?

No prior experience is required. The online graphic design diploma course starts with foundational concepts and progresses to advanced skills, making it suitable for both beginners and those seeking formal training.

What tools and software will I learn?

You will learn to use industry-standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, gaining practical skills that are highly valued in the design industry.

Can I extend my learning after completing this online Graphic Design Diploma course?

Yes. Our stackable courses give you the flexibility to continue your learning journey. After completing 10 months of study, you can advance to a PG Diploma, deepening your expertise and expanding your career opportunities.

What happens if I can't complete the Graphic Design Diploma online course?

You can pause your studies and join the next batch at the point where you left off.

What is the faculty-to-student ratio?

We keep our class sizes between 25 and 30 students to ensure personalised attention and mentorship.

I can't draw well. Does that matter?

Not at all. Graphic design is about visual problem-solving and ideas. Simple sketches or doodles are enough to convey your concepts. For those with drawing skills, we will help you refine them to develop your unique design identity.

Will I receive placement assistance or a job guarantee?

Yes, our online Graphic Design Diploma comes with a job guarantee. The Career Services Division provides personalised career guidance, assistance with resume and portfolio development, interview preparation and mock interviews, and networking opportunities with industry professionals.

What's the difference in the Job Guarantee between the Graphic Design Diploma and the PG Diploma?

The main difference is the starting salary. The Graphic Design Diploma guarantees a minimum salary of INR 3 LPA, while the PG Diploma offers a guaranteed minimum of INR 3.5 LPA, provided you meet the Job Guarantee eligibility criteria.

What kind of career opportunities can I expect after completing this course?

Graduates can pursue roles such as Graphic Designer, Brand Identity Designer, Social Media Designer, Digital Marketing Designer and Packaging Designer. The course also provides a strong foundation for freelancing, entrepreneurship, or further specialisation in design fields.

Do you offer support for freelancing and entrepreneurship?

Yes, we provide guidance on building a freelance career or starting your own design business, including tips on client acquisition, project management and pricing.

Is the Graphic Design Diploma online course recognised by industry professionals?

Yes, our online Graphic Design Diploma course is trusted by top design studios and brands. Many of our graduates have secured roles with leading companies and built successful careers.

What do past learners say about the course?

Alumni often highlight hands-on learning experiences, mentorship from industry experts, a transformative curriculum, and a supportive community of learners at AND Academy.

Which companies hire AND Academy graduates?

AND Academy partners with leading design studios, agencies and companies. You can learn more about the companies that hire from us on our Placement Page.

Is graphic design a good career?

Yes. With the increasing demand for visual content, graphic design offers diverse opportunities and strong career growth potential.

What is the application process for the online Graphic Design Diploma course?

Step 1: submit an online application. Step 2: attend an interview to discuss your goals and assess your fit for the programme. Step 3: receive an offer letter. Step 4: enrol and choose a payment plan.

Can I pay the course fee in instalments?

Yes, we offer EMI options starting at INR 8,486 per month over an 18-month loan tenure to make the course accessible.

What is the total course fee?

The total course fee is INR 1,26,000 plus GST. We also offer scholarships on a rolling basis.

Do I need to appear for an interview?

Yes, the interview helps us understand your aspirations and ensures the course aligns with your career goals.

How long is the online Graphic Design Diploma course?

The course is 10 months long, with over 190 hours of live classes scheduled to suit your schedule.

What happens if I miss a class?

You will have access to recorded sessions and course materials to catch up on missed content. However, we encourage full attendance to benefit from learning and placement support.

Are there any prerequisites for enrollment?

There are no specific prerequisites. The Graphic Design Diploma online course is open to anyone passionate about design, fluent in English, and with a high school diploma or equivalent.

How do I contact a career advisor for more details?

You can contact our career advisor to get all your questions answered and receive personalised guidance.

What is the refund policy?

Refunds can be requested within six days of the Orientation Programme, or you can defer your admission to the next batch.

Are scholarships available?

Yes, scholarships are offered based on financial need and performance during the admission process.

Can I attend a demo class?

Yes, you can attend a live class to experience the learning environment at AND Academy.

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The online Graphic Design Diploma course is an advanced AI-powered 10-month programme that deepens your expertise in visual systems, brand strategy, and complex design challenges. You'll work on hands-on projects mirroring real agency briefs, where AI accelerates research and iteration, but your mentor ensures you're making the creative decisions, not following suggestions blindly. Build an industry-standard portfolio proving you think independently. Graduate as an AI-native designer with AI-proof skills. Our job guarantee offers support for agency roles, freelance practice, or further specialisation.

CURRICULUM

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

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

Graphic Design Fundamentals

Principles of visual composition
Type anatomy
Playing with typography
Colour as a visual element
Composing type & image
Grid systems and typesetting
Design observation & visual analysis
Idea generation & development
Introduction to AI as a creative collaborator
AI tools for typography & colour exploration
Assignments & Projects:
- Visual Analysis of existing designs
- AI-assisted Colour & Type Exploration
- Poster Design
- Social Media Post
- Page Layout
- Design an Emailer

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STUDENT WoRk

Typographic Poster Projects

Editorial Design (Print & Digital)

Exploring context to guide design development
Setting a thematic visual language
Experimenting with page layouts and colour application
Designing for visual hierarchy
Functionality & readability in Print & Digital
Information design
Good practices for working with AI
AI-assisted research and content generation (visual & textual)
Presenting the design process & outcome
Assignments & Projects:
- AI-assisted editorial layout exploration
- Print Brochure / Single Page Site (Web)
- Thematic print & digital

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STUDENT WoRk

Invites and Brochure Projects

TERM 2 4 Months 110+ Hours of Live Sessions

Design for Social Media

Branding fundamentals
Building blocks of brand identity: the visible & invisible elements
Decoding brand language
Understanding social media platforms & formats
Communication objectives: Persuade, Inform, Engage
Narrative structures (hook, message and call to action)
Storyboarding
Exploring AI as a creative collaborator
Using AI to explore & develop communication ideas
Analysing successful digital campaigns
Project- Social Media Communication for a Brand: Concept & Execution

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STUDENT WoRk

Social Media Creatives Projects

Form, Space & Motion

Form generation techniques
Expressing brand personality through visual form
Principles of animation
Combining visuals, motion, time & audio
Project - Animated Logo Design

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STUDENT WoRk

Logo Design and Its Creative Applications

Brand Communication

Decoding a creative brief
Strategy to design: Developing a creative concept for visual storytelling
Conducting research and synthesising insights into design
Understanding the target audience & business context
Building a cohesive visual design system for branding: logo, typography, colour, pattern, iconography, etc
Planning a narrative across communication channels
Creating cohesive visual communication for multiple channels
Application of a methodical design process
Applying an AI-integrated design workflow
Pitch presentation for clients
Project - Multi-format Brand Narrative including visual identity and Print / Digital assets

Portfolio Development

Curating project content for industry & recruitment
One-on-one feedback from mentors

Career Development

Setting & aligning career goals
Resume building
Interview preparation
Recruitment opportunities

Software

Adobe
Illustrator

Miro

Adobe
Photoshop

Figma

Adobe After
Effects

The course duration includes teaching weeks only. Submission weeks and breaks may be added as needed.

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

AI Tools

Getting AI-ready isn’t about learning AI tools in isolation. It’s about integrating AI into your workflow, not simply asking AI to create for you. We teach you to apply your design knowledge to craft better prompts, iterate with intent, evaluate AI outputs, and work effectively with AI as a creative collaborator. That’s why AI learning is embedded throughout our design classes.

Perplexity

Claude

ChatGPT

Gemini

Miro AI

Google
Lens

Vision AI

Flora AI

Adobe
Color AI

Nano
Banana

Vectorizer AI

ElevenLabs

Chronicle

Perplexity / Claude: Find information for research, verify and authenticate sources, and assist in research analysis
ChatGPT / Gemini: Generate copy, write communication objectives and concept notes, and run quick visual experiments
Miro AI: Organise and summarise thoughts, turn notes into mind maps, and generate smart suggestions for next steps
Google Lens / Vision AI / Flora AI: Find visual references and build mood boards
Adobe Color AI: Generate colour palettes and run accessibility checks
Nano Banana / Adobe Firefly: Create exploratory visuals and presentation-ready mockups
Vectorizer AI: Convert sketches and images into vectors
ElevenLabs: Generate voiceovers and ambient audio for motion projects
Chronicle / Claude: Recommend structure and flow for project presentations
Jitter: Create motion graphics and animations for web experiences

Apply Now to Book A Demo Class

to find out why AND Academy is The Ultimate Place to Learn Design, where we combine the effectiveness of offline learning with the convenience of learning online.

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

16 Sep | 7:00 – 9:00 PM (IST)

Mohini Bothra

Ceramic Designer, Hilside Potter

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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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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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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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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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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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Sakshi Jain

Visual Communication Designer

A seasoned visual communication designer with 10+ years of experience in storytelling, illustrations, publishing, animation, social design and education, Sakshi has designed multiple award-winning picture books and delivered
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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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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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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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Gulshan Gupta

Visual Designer, Communication Design Consultant & Design Edu

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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Yashi Pandey

UX Designer, Vaya Technologies

As a passionate designer, Yashi is dedicated to enhancing everyday experiences. She refines credit journeys for small US businesses, driven by a human-centered design philosophy. Yashi excels at
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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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Shreyasree Ghosh

Founder, Designer and Content Creator at Style Every Story

A Communication Design graduate from IIAD, she has spent 8 years in the creative industry, starting as a content creator at 17. She later worked as a UX
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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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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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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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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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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...
READ MORE 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...
READ MORE 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...
READ MORE 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,...
READ MORE 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, ...
READ MORE 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 ...
READ MORE 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.

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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

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(per month for 18-month Loan tenure)

Course fee is

₹ 126,000 + GST

Fees are subject to change at the discretion of the institute

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Not sure which design course
is right for you? Speak with
our expert Career 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.

5 Months

Graphic Design
Certificate

Part-time ● 100+ Hours
Placement Support

18 Months