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4.7

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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 either Brand Communication or User Interface (UI) Design.

With 270+ 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*.

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

  • Color as a visual element

  • Idea generation & development

  • Assignments -

    • - Black & white composition

    • - Type manipulation

    • - Colour interaction

  • Project - Typographic composition

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STUDENT WoRk

Typographic Poster Projects

2

Design for Print & Digital

  • Grid systems and type setting

  • Layout and page design

  • Setting a visual language & concept

  • Usability & functionality in print/ web

  • Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for content

  • Presenting design process & outcome

  • Assignments -

    • - Layouting a research paper

    • - Playing with graphical elements

    • - Composing type & image

  • Project - Social media post & brochure (print/ web-based)

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STUDENT WoRk

Social Media Post and Brochure Projects

TERM 2 4 Months 90+ hours of live sessions
TERM 2 4 Months 90+ hours of live sessions
3

Design for Digital

  • Communication PIE: Persuade, Inform, Entertain

  • Decoding brand language

  • Combining type & imagery

  • 3-act structure for storytelling

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) for generating imagery

  • Assignments -

    • - Decoding brand language

    • - Storyboarding

  • Project - Creatives for social media

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STUDENT WoRk

Social Media Creatives Projects

4

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

  • Project - Logo design and its creative application

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STUDENT WoRk

Logo Design and Its Creative Application Projects

5

Portfolio Development

  • Best practices for portfolio-building

  • Portfolio examples

  • Workshop to curate project content for industry & recruitment

  • One-on-one feedback from mentors

TERM 3 5 Months 90+ hours of live sessions
TERM 3 5 Months 90+ hours of live sessions

You will choose any one of the two specialisation options given below.

Option 1: Brand Communication

6

Motion Graphics

  • Principles of animation

  • Combining visual elements, time, motion & audio

  • Text in motion / Animating text

  • Emotion through motion and sound

  • Playing with time and space using rhythm and mass

  • Project - Type in motion, Shapes in motion, Logo animation

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STUDENT WoRk

Type in Motion, Shapes in Motion, Logo Animation Projects

7

Brand Promotion & Communication

  • Understanding a creative brief

  • Combining strategy and design

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

  • Media, channels & platforms of communication

  • Client pitch presentation

  • Project - Landing page / Campaign for brand promotion

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STUDENT WoRk

Landing Page / Campaign for Brand Promotion Projects

8

Career Development

  • Best practices for portfolio-building

  • Portfolio examples

  • Workshop to curate project content for industry & recruitment

  • One-on-one feedback from mentors

Option 2: User Interface (UI) Design

6

Fundamentals of UI Design

  • Introduction to User Experience (UX) elements

  • Understanding experience as a journey: Journey map

  • Utility, usability and usability heuristics

  • Introduction to user flow and task flow

  • Principles of UI Design

  • Using grids for mobile and web

  • UI patterns

7

Basics of Interaction Design

  • Prototyping and testing

  • Combining strategy and design

  • Assignments -

    • - UI Design for a content-based page

    • - UI Design for a listing page

    • - UI Design for a task flow (onboarding / check-out)

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STUDENT WoRk

UI Design Projects: Content Page, Listing Page & Task Flow

8

Capstone Project - Creating a Landing Page / Website for Brand Communication

8

Capstone Project - Creating a Landing Page / Website for Brand Communication

  • Gathering requirements - user and business goals

  • Planning content and website architecture

  • High-fidelity wireframes

  • Typography and colour for digital screens

  • Introduction to design system

  • Incorporating micro interactions

  • Preparing clickable prototypes

  • How to present a UX case study

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STUDENT WoRk

Landing Page & Websites for Brand Communication Projects

9

Career Development

  • Best practices for portfolio-building

  • Portfolio examples

  • Workshop to curate project content for industry and recruitment

  • One-on-one feedback from mentors



Software

Tools: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Miro, Adobe Photoshop, Figma, Adobe After Effects

Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Miro
Adobe Photoshop
Figma
Adobe After Effects

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.

CHOOSE YOUR PG DIPLOMA

PG DIPLOMA - FULL TIME

Live sessions, 5 times a week
5 hours of immersive daily classes led by design practitioners with real-world experience. Built for those who can fully commit to a structured and intensive design journey.

Who is this course for?
Career changers, fresh graduates, or anyone ready to pursue a full-time pathway into the design industry.

Build an advanced design portfolio
Work on mentored projects across branding, motion, storytelling, and campaigns. Includes portfolio challenges, mock tasks, and real-world simulations.

Job guarantee with peerless placement support
Get career support, from portfolio reviews and mock interviews to hiring preparation and access to placement drives.

Master tools and techniques in depth
Gain hands-on expertise in a broad range of tools, including AI design tools, motion graphics, publication design, and campaign development.

PG DIPLOMA - PART TIME

Live sessions twice a week in the evenings
3-hour sessions led by experienced design practitioners, scheduled to fit around work or other daily commitments.
Designed for working professionals or anyone seeking flexibility.

Who is this course for?
For professionals, freelancers, or students looking to upskill or shift to design alongside their current commitments.

Build a strong design portfolio
Gain hands-on experience through mentored projects in visual design, branding, and digital communication, each tailored to build an impactful portfolio.

Job guarantee with dedicated placement support
Receive personalised guidance including CV and portfolio reviews, mock interviews, and placement opportunities.

Learn core tools and real-world applications
Master essential industry-standard design software and apply your skills to practical, real-world briefs.

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 identitiesand crafting meaningful ...
READ MORE Having worked with some of the biggest production houses like Yashraj Films & Reliance Entertainment, Soumya is interested in creating bold brand identitiesand crafting meaningful and inclusive communication for brands. While pixelperfect with design

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 University, Shubha seamlessly ... ...
READ MORE 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 media and......
READ MORE 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 Londons ICA to Stockholms Sergels Torg-Plattan.

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 and designing of immersive......
READ MORE 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

Lopa Mudra 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......
READ MORE 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

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 (Part-time) 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 Graphic Design PG Diploma (Part-time) 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    8,969

(per month for 24-month loan tenure)

Course fee is

1,89,000 + GST

160,650 + GST

Save
₹33,453

Fees are subject to change at the discretion of the institute

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our expert Course Advisors for
personalised guidance on
choosing the right path for
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Our courses are built for flexibility and growth, allowing you to start with the Graphic Design Certificate, advance to the Diploma and finish with the PG Diploma. This stackable learning approach ensures you develop skills progressively, tailoring your education to match your career goals. Your learning journey evolves with you—one step at a time.

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FAQs

  • Courses
      01. 

      What will I learn in the Graphic Design PG Diploma?

      The online PG Diploma in Graphic Design offers an in-depth curriculum covering:
      • Design Fundamentals – Master typography, color theory, and composition.
      • Brand Communication & UI Design – Choose a specialization in Branding, Packaging, and Campaigns or User Interface (UI) Design.
      • Digital & Print Media – Develop designs for social media, websites, and publications.
      • Hands-on Projects – Work on real-world design challenges to build a portfolio that stands out.


      02. 

      How long is the part-time Graphic Design PG Diploma course?

      The Graphic Design PG Diploma online course is structured for working professionals and students, with flexible live classes held twice a week over 14 months.


      03. 

      How are the classes conducted?

      All sessions are live online, with interactive discussions, hands-on projects, and personalised feedback from expert mentors. You’ll also have access to recorded sessions, masterclasses, and ongoing mentor support.


      04. 

      Do I need prior design experience to enrol in the online Graphic Design PG Diploma?

      No prior experience is necessary. The course starts with fundamentals and advances to professional-level design concepts, making it ideal for beginners as well as those looking to refine their skills.


      05. 

      Which software tools will I learn?

      You’ll gain expertise in industry-standard tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and more, preparing you for real-world design projects.


      06. 

      What if I need to pause my studies?

      You can defer to a later batch and resume from where you left off.


      07. 

      What is the faculty-to-student ratio?

      We maintain small class sizes of 25-30 students to ensure individualized mentorship and feedback.


      08. 

      Do I need to be good at drawing?

      Not at all! Graphic design is about problem-solving and visual storytelling. While sketching helps communicate ideas, it’s not a requirement. Those with drawing skills will refine their craft, while others will develop alternative creative approaches.


  • Career
      01. 

      Will I receive placement assistance or a job guarantee?

      Yes! Our Career Services Division supports you with:
      • Personalized career coaching
      • Resume & portfolio development
      • Mock interviews & job preparation
      • Industry networking opportunities


      02. 

      What career opportunities can I expect after completing the part-time Graphic Design PG Diploma?

      Graduates can pursue roles such as:
      • Graphic Designer
      • Brand Identity Designer
      • Social Media Designer
      • Digital Marketing Designer
      • Packaging Designer


      03. 

      What career opportunities can I expect after this course?

      Graduates can pursue roles such as:
      • Graphic Designer
      • Brand Identity Designer
      • UI/UX Designer
      • Social Media Designer
      • Packaging Designer
      • The course also prepares you for freelancing, entrepreneurship, or further specializations.


      04. 

      Do you offer guidance for freelancers and entrepreneurs?

      Yes! We provide insights on freelancing, client management, pricing strategies, and running your own design business.

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      05. 

      Is this online Graphic Design PG Diploma recognized by the industry?

      Absolutely! Our program is trusted by top brands and design studios, and many of our graduates have secured jobs at leading companies.

      06. 

      What do past students say about the course?

      Alumni frequently highlight:
      • Practical, hands-on learning
      • Guidance from top industry mentors
      • A career-transforming curriculum
      • A vibrant, supportive design community


      07. 

      Which companies hire AND Academy graduates?

      AND Academy collaborates with renowned design studios, agencies, and brands. You can explore our list of recruiters in the "Our Recruiters" section on the website.


      08. 

      Is graphic design a good career choice?

      Yes! The demand for visual content is growing rapidly, offering diverse career opportunities and excellent earning potential.


  • Admission
      01. 

      What is the admission process?

      • Submit an online application
      • Attend an interview to discuss your goals and assess your fit for the program
      • Receive an offer letter
      • Enrol and select a payment plan


      02. 

      Can I pay the course fee in instalments?

      Yes, EMI plans start at ₹10,780 per month over 24 months, making the course accessible.


      03. 

      What is the total course fee for the online Graphic Design PG Diploma part-time?

      The part-time PG Diploma costs ₹1,89,000 + GST, with scholarships available on a rolling basis.


      04. 

      Is an interview required for admission?

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


      05. 

      What is the duration of the course?

      The PG Diploma spans 14 months, including 9 months of core training and 5 months of specialization.


      06. 

      What if I miss a class?

      You’ll have access to recorded lectures and materials, but we encourage full participation to make the most of mentorship and career support.


      07. 

      Are there any prerequisites for enrollment in the part-time Graphic Design PG Diploma online course?

      There are no formal prerequisites—just a passion for design, fluency in English, and a high school diploma (or equivalent).


      08. 

      How do I contact a course advisor for more details?

      You can reach our course advisors through phone, email, or our website for personalized guidance and answers to your questions.


      09. 

      How can I speak with a course advisor?

      Our advisors are available via phone, email, or our website for personalized guidance.


      10. 

      What is the refund policy?

      You can request a refund within six days of the Orientation Programme or defer your admission to the next batch.


      11. 

      Are scholarships available?

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


      12. 

      Can I attend a demo class before enrolling?

      Absolutely! You can join a live class to experience our interactive learning environment before making a commitment.
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