Communication
Design
Visual storytelling - graphics, type, motion & digital media in 3 hands-on years.
Programme
overview.
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The Diploma in Communication Design is a hands-on, creative 3-year programme that teaches students how to communicate messages visually - through graphic design, typography, illustration, branding, digital media, and design software.
Students create practical deliverables such as posters, brochures, social media graphics, and publication layouts. Built for students who want to enter the design industry directly after 10th standard.
Your 3-year
curriculum.
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First Year: Foundation
Building Visual Thinking & Design Basics.
- Design Drawing & Design Thinking
- Communication & Presentation Skills
- Design Workshop, Product Research, Design Concept
- Image Editing & Composition
- Elements of Design
Second Year: Skill Building
Discipline Depth, Software & Visual Craft.
- Digital Methods I & II
- Typography & Photography
- History of Design / Visual Study
- Analytical Drawing & Workshop
- Contextual Photography & Motion Graphics
Third Year: Specialisation & Internship
Real Briefs, Portfolio & Industry Immersion.
- Storyboard & Storytelling
- Advertising Campaign Design
- Basics of UI & UX
- Print & Publication, Sound Editing, Cinematography
- 3-Month Industry Internship
Semester
subjects.
How to apply →
- Design Drawing
- Design Thinking & Process
- Communication & Presentation Skills
- Design Workshop
- Product Research
- Design Concept
- Workshop
- Image Editing & Composition
- Elements of Design
- Digital Methods I
- Typography
- Photography
- History of Design / Visual Study
- Workshop
- Analytical Drawing
- Digital Methods II
- Contextual Photography
- Workshop
- Motion Graphics
- Storyboard & Storytelling
- Workshop
- Advertising Campaign Design
- Basics of UI & UX
- Print & Publication
- Sound Editing & Design
- Cinematography
- 3-Month Industry Internship
Career outcomes.
Apply now →Visual Designer
Illustrator
Video Editor
Photojournalist
Web Designer
Art Director
Game Designer
Studios
& facilities.
Light Box
Fine arts and illustration practice.
Editing Suite
Professional audio & video post-production.
3D Printing Lab
Model and prototype output.
ICT Computer Labs (x2)
Adobe CC, design software, smart classrooms.
Frequently
asked.
Yes. Communication designers are in high demand across India’s advertising, tech, e-commerce, and media industries. A 3-year hands-on diploma gives students a portfolio and the practical skills to enter studios, agencies, or freelance practice directly.
No. Year 01 builds visual thinking, drawing, and design fundamentals from scratch.
Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro), Figma, and other industry-standard tools introduced across all six semesters.
Ready to design your future?
Apply for PU-DAT 2027.
Applications for the 2027 cohort are open. Sit the PU-DAT, share your portfolio, and step into India's most exciting creative classroom.