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Google Rating
4.6

Learners
1500+

Teaching hours
4300+

The Graphic Design PG Diploma (part-time) is a very comprehensive 14-month programme that will enable you to master the discipline and take your skills to a professional level. This online, part-time course builds on the learnings of the Diploma and offers 5 months of specialisation in Brand Communication.

With 310+ hours of live sessions, you will master all the major Graphic Design tools, principles and techniques, and become equipped to create impactful designs for brand promotions and campaigns, publications, social media and other digital interfaces. By the time you graduate, you'll have an industry-ready portfolio, hands-on experience from numerous projects, and a Job Guarantee, which means we’ll either place you or refund your course fee*. On graduating from the part-time Graphic Design PG Diploma course, you will be awarded a formal certification recognising your successful completion of the PG programme.

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

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 1 - Brochure & Invite

    Software used: Adobe Illustrator / InDesign & Photoshop

Invites and Brochure Projects

TERM 2 Diploma Course 4 Months 110+ hours of live sessions
TERM 2 Diploma Course 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

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

  • Project - Logo development and motion design

    Software used: Adobe After Effects

Logo Design and Its Creative Application Projects

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

TERM 3 5 Months 100+ hours of live sessions
TERM 3 5 Months 100+ hours of live sessions
6

Visual Storytelling

  • Developing a creative concept for visual storytelling

  • Using images and text to tell a story

  • Experimenting with media & formats

  • Exploring individual expression

  • Conducting research to generate content

  • Using artificial intelligence (AI) tools for image generation

  • Project - Visual storytelling in chosen formats such as comic book, infographic, motion graphics, etc.

    Software used: Adobe Creative Suite & AI-enabled tools

Visual Storytelling in chosen format projects.

7

Brand Campaign

  • Decoding a creative brief

  • Combining strategy and design

  • Developing a brand narrative (hook, message and call to action)

  • Understanding media, channels & platforms of communication

  • Creating cohesive assets for a range of channels

  • Client pitch presentation

  • Project - Campaign assets for brand promotion

    Software used: Adobe Creative Suite & AI-enabled tool

Campaign for Brand Promotion Projects

8

Professional Skills

  • Project tracking & reporting

  • Time & task management

  • Professional communication



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

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Lopamudra Bose

Lopamudra Bose

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

MENTORS

Get mentored by expert educators who are also design professionals and bring real-world experience straight into the classroom. They will challenge, inspire and guide you to refine your craft, push creative boundaries, and build the skills to thrive in the design industry.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

Non-design
working
professionals

committed to transitioning to a career in Graphic Design; this online Graphic Design PG Diploma program comes with a Job Guarantee.

Design
professionals

seeking structured, professional training to master all aspects of Graphic Design and advance their career using the Job Guarantee.

Business
owners

for whom design is a critical business function and who wish to lead their design team.

Freelancers

eager to master Graphic Design and build an impressive portfolio, in order to attract better projects.

Do any of these sound like you? If so, let AND Academy’s PG Diploma in Graphic Design equip you with the skills, portfolio and Job Guarantee to build your dream design career.

SUCCESS STORIES

Our graduates have gone on to work with leading design studios and top brands. Take a listen to what they have to say about their experience with AND Academy!

Vinay Tripathi

Working at

My experience at AND Academy was life-changing. This journey gave me clarity, confidence, and the skills to create meaningful brand experiences.

Abhay Hebbar

Working at: Freelancer

I had an enriching learning environment that allowed me to hone my design skills through practical techinques, creative problem-solving & collaborative projects.

Meyu Rathore

Working at

The mentors shared valuable insights that have really helped me improve my design skills. Everything is well-organized, from theory to practical work.

Aditi Azad

Working at

We have projects which are exciting despite being intensive and I am thankful for the class recordings in case I miss out on my class because of my job.

Amara Arora

Working at

Curriculum was well-structured, balancing theory with practical applications. Mentors were industry experts who offered personalised feedback & insights.

DIKSHA NIGAM

Working at: Freelancer

Best part is curriculum is very organized and it make you learn in fun way.

Shivani Khurana

Working at: Freelancer

Just started up with this journey, by far going great.

CAREER SUPPORT

Our online Graphic Design PG Diploma course offers peerless career support and even a Job Guarantee! 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
PG DIPLOMA (PART-TIME)

Job Guarantee

EMI STARTING AT

10,780    8,364

(per month for 24-month loan tenure)

Course fee is

1,89,000 + GST

1,51,200 + GST

Save
₹44,604

Fees are subject to change at the discretion of the institute

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01
Submit
an online application
02
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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

  • 14 Months | 310+ Hours
  • Evening Classes | Twice a Week
  • EMI starts at INR 10,780  8,364

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