Diploma in Graphic Design at INSD Ahmedabad is a 1-year intensive programme for school leavers, working professionals and career-switchers who want to enter the graphic design industry quickly. Curriculum covers typography, layout, branding fundamentals, packaging design, social media design, motion graphics introduction, the full Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects), and Figma for UI work. Students work on live agency-style briefs from working brands every term, graduating with a portfolio of paid client work. Working designers co-lead studio crits at industry critique standards. Diploma graduates work as graphic designers at small-to-mid agencies, brand designers at D2C brands and design studios, social media designers at brand teams, packaging designers at FMCG companies, junior UI/UX designers at startups, and freelance designers for multiple clients. The 1-year format suits students who want speed-to-income over a 3-4 year degree. Entry-level salaries start ₹3-4 LPA, scaling with portfolio strength. Programme eligibility is 10+2 from any stream. Full-time on-campus format with studio access. 100% placement assistance with our dedicated cell. Programme highlights: Campaign design projects. Logo & visual identity. Practical skill focus. Curriculum modules: Semester 1: . Semester 2: . Semester 3: . Semester 4: . Semester 5: . Semester 6: . Programme level: Diploma. Duration: 3-Years. Mode of study: both. Discipline: Graphic Design. This programme is offered at INSD Ahmedabad, part of the INSD design education network with 5,000+ designers trained, 20+ years of legacy, UGC-recognised programmes, and 100% placement assistance across fashion, interior, graphic, animation, jewellery, textile, photography, UX/UI, and luxury brand management disciplines.
