The Opportunity
In a crowded, hyper-connected, and over-stimulated visual world, every brand needs distinctive and compelling communication to be noticed and remembered.
The opportunity is real and everywhere. And it belongs to graphic designers who can structure content for clarity, create distinct visual identities, and build consistent communication across formats — not just produce attractive visuals.
At UDIT, you learn to be that designer.
What Makes This Different?
A Part-time program focused on practice to transform your career in design
An intensive year of focused practice to transform your career in design
Design Principles, Not just Software
Tools change. Design thinking doesn’t. Learn how to think, structure, and create communication through typography, colour, imagery, and brand principles — not just make outputs on a software.
Concept to Execution
Every design has a purpose. Learn to generate ideas, methodically iterate and refine them into a finished form that creates the intended impact.
Strategy + Visual Thinking
Understand meaning, context, and communication objectives. Use this to inform your design direction and decisions.
Collaborate with AI, Intelligently
Gain in-depth design knowledge to craft better prompts, iterate with intent, and evaluate AI outputs. Use AI to enhance quality and speed — not replace thinking.
Studio-Led, Design Brief-Driven Learning
Design is not theory. It is practice. Learn by Doing – Work on real-world briefs that build capability through application.
Practitioners as Mentors
Sessions led by industry professionals and experienced academicians who bring practical insights and industry trends along with subject-matter depth.
Build an Industry-Ready Portfolio
3 Terms – Each producing tangible, portfolio-worthy work. By the end of the programme year, you graduate with a portfolio ready for the industry.
Part-time Flexible Learning Structure
10 Hours of classes every week
- On-campus classes on Weekend.
- Live-interactive virtual sessions on weekday evenings.
Approximately 10 Hours of Self-Study every week
Term-1 Design Foundation
Build a strong foundation in graphic design fundamentals. Explore typography, colour, grids, composition, visual & brand language. Apply these to create clear communication across print and digital formats. Start building your portfolio with simple design projects.
Build a strong foundation in graphic design fundamentals. Explore typography, colour, grids, composition, visual & brand language. Apply these to create clear communication across print and digital formats. Start building your portfolio with simple design projects.
Projects
Software Learning
Students may exit the course at end of Term-1 with a Certificate in Graphic Design (Non-credited)
Term-2 Applied Design Practice
Deepen your practice through advanced-level design projects involving research, concept development, brand study and execution. Prepare for professional expectations and opportunities with career development inputs.
Deepen your practice through integrated design problems involving research, concept development, brand strategy, and execution. Prepare for professional expectations and opportunities with career development inputs. Consolidate your industry readiness through a mentored capstone project or industry internship.
Projects
Software Learning
Students may exit the course at end of Term-2 with an Advance Certificate in Graphic Design (Non-credited)
Term-3 Professional Practice
Bring together everything learnt to plan and execute integrated brand communication campaigns. Consolidate your industry readiness through a mentored capstone project or industry internship.
Build a strong foundation in graphic design fundamentals. Explore typography, colour, grids, composition, visual & brand language. Apply these to create clear communication across print and digital formats. Start building your portfolio with simple design projects.
Projects
STUDENT WORK SHOWCASE
From Classroom to Professional Output. A Proof of Practice.
Typography & Visual Communication Project
Rhythm Project by Darshana Baid
A minimalist typographic poster design for a music event, using black, white, and a single accent colour to create rhythm, hierarchy, and atmosphere.
Brochure Design Project
Government Museum Project by Chandhine Senthil Kumar
A comprehensive brochure design integrating format, fold structure, content, grids, layout, colour, imagery, and visual elements to create cohesive communication.
Poster Project
Brochure Design Project by Soumitro Dey
A lightweight, folded 8-page A5 brochure for a heritage exhibition at the National Museum, engaging visitors through accessible and informative design.
Typography & Visual Communication Project
Type-Based Poster Project by Diksha Nigam
A type-based poster exploring hope through expressive typography, composition, and hierarchy to communicate resilience, optimism, and positive transformation.
Vinay Tripathi
Design Intern
PG DIPLOMA
Graphic Design
My experience at AND Academy was life-changing. It gave me clarity, confidence, and the skills to create meaningful brand experiences.
Chandhine Senthil Kumar
Freelance Digital Marketer & Designer
PG DIPLOMA
Graphic Design
The best online design course out there. Amazing mentors and a highly collaborative environment that inspired me to strive for more and become a better designer.
Anjali Bothra
Freelance Graphic Designer & Social Media Manager
PG DIPLOMA
Graphic Design
Meeting amazing mentors, gaining confidence, and learning to collaborate with people have been transformative experiences for me. Within a short period of time, I feel I've become industry-ready.
Akhil N
Graphic designer
Nilanshu Srivastava
Graphic Designer
Smriti Maheshwari
Lead Graphic Designer
Soumitro Dey
Sr. Visual Communication Designer
Roohani Goyal
Executive Graphic Designer
Alefiya Kantawala
Graphic Design Intern
Anup Manjunath Hegde
Senior Design Manager
Dushyant Singh
Freelance Visual Designer
Career paths
Where Graphic Designers Work.
Design Studios
Create Brand Identity 
Brand Communication
Publication
Advertising & Creative Agencies
Plan
execute visual communication in print
You belong here.
A department built specifically for you, if
Every book you read, brand you notice and screen you navigate has been shaped by a graphic designer. Step into that role with skill, confidence and intent.
Get ready to be that professional .
Limited Seats.
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This is a university program offered by the University of Design, Innovation & Technology - UDIT, and delivered by AND Academy.
About AND Academy
AND Academy is an online upskilling design school launched by the Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD)
Important Disclosure:
This programme is delivered under UDIT's academic curriculum and oversight.
This is not an online-only or distance education program.
This degree is awarded solely by UDIT, not by AND Academy.
