Wish to learn Graphic Design in Delhi NCR? You'll need a course that equips you with industry-relevant knowledge and skills. Here is a comprehensive list of the top Graphic Design courses for 2024, ranging from 6 months to a year, that you don’t need to look beyond.
Large industry size, lucrative career opportunities and the ability to create pieces of work that make people’s heads turn - there are several reasons one might choose to pursue a career in Graphic Design. Whatever your reason may be, pursuing a good Graphic Design course is a great way to boost your career.
There are many courses out there and several factors to consider when choosing among them, such as the curriculum, placement support/guarantee, course duration and cost, to name a few. All things considered, we believe that courses of 6 to 12 months duration offer the best return on one’s investment of time and money.
That is why we have put together this list of the very best Graphic Design courses in Delhi that will help you stand apart from other graphic designers. Read on to see which one meets all of your requirements.
Content:
- AND Academy: Certificate/Diploma and PG Diploma in Graphic Design
- Hi-Tech Animation: Graphic Design Course
- Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts and Communication (SACAC): Certificate Course in Graphic Design
- YMCA: Graphic Designing Course
1. AND Academy: Certificate, Diploma, and PG Diploma in Graphic Design
AND Academy offers career-transforming courses in the field of design. It comes from a strong design pedigree, being the brainchild of the academic leadership of the Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD), a leading design school which collaborates with Kingston School of Art, London, one of the best in the world.
AND Academy’s courses are designed and taught by industry leaders, using a world-class Learning Management System (LMS) to streamline the learning journey for students. They enable you to learn the fundamentals of Graphic Design and apply them to create designs for print and digital media, as well as to create compelling visual identities and narratives for brands. The learning is active, interactive and collaborative, and students work on several hands-on projects that simulate the real world. These culminate in an industry-ready portfolio, which is complemented by a Job Guarantee on some courses.
Working professionals can start with the 16-week Certificate course and then choose to study for another 16 weeks towards a Diploma, which is a comprehensive part-time course. Learners interested in advancing their knowledge can also opt for the 1 year part-time PG Diploma course. If you’re looking for an immersive, full-time course with a Job Guarantee, go for the 36-week PG Diploma in Graphic Design, which also has dedicated portfolio-building and career development modules. All three courses are taught entirely live and online and go well beyond merely teaching you to operate software, training you instead to think like an authentic designer.
Pros
- AND Academy comes from an impeccable design pedigree, being associated with institutes offering world-class design education and pedagogy
- Taught by designers with strong academic and industry credentials
- Involves plenty of hands-on work for students
- Among the most comprehensive courses in this list, with stack-able shorter / part-time options available
- Job guarantee: if you don’t land a Graphic Design job within 6 months of course completion, you get a full course fee refund
Cons
- All classes are synchronous at set times, so there is limited flexibility in terms of timing
- PG Diploma is a full-time course that will require you to study Monday to Friday on weekdays. There are options to do a part-time Certificate/Diploma course with evening classes only twice a week
- The full-time course fee is on the higher side, but plenty of economical EMI options are available. The part-time Certificate/Diploma course fee is more affordable
Duration
- Certificate in Graphic Design - 16 weeks (part-time)
- Diploma in Graphic Design - 32 weeks (part-time)
- PG Diploma in Graphic Design - 1 year (part-time)
- PG Diploma in Graphic Design- 36 weeks (full-time)
Price
- Certificate in Graphic Design - INR 60,000 + GST (EMI starting at INR 6,600 per month)
- Diploma in Graphic Design - INR 1,20,000 + GST (EMI starting at INR 7,170 per month)
- PG Diploma in Graphic Design part-time - INR 1,80,000 + GST (EMI starting at INR 8,463 per month)
- PG Diploma in Graphic Design full-time - INR 2,20,000 + GST (EMI starting at INR 10,715 per month)
Learn more - AND Academy Graphic Design Courses
2. MAAC: Program in Graphics, Web Designing & 2D Animation
Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics, or MAAC, provides courses in 3D animation, visual effects, gaming, multimedia, filmmaking, broadcast, VR, and augmented reality. It has many centres across India and a number of centres across the Delhi and NCR Region. The DGWA (Program in Graphics, Web Designing and 2D Animation) offers training in Graphic Design for several media - from illustrating children’s books to designing layouts for tabloids, book covers, motion graphics, UI design, creative posters, traditional animation and corporate brand design. The 1-Year course, which is taught live, is split into three semesters, during which you will study graphic and print design, web and interactive design, and 2D animation respectively. Classes may also be taken online.
Pros
- Experience in providing training in Graphic Design
- A number of centres in the Delhi NCR region
- Students have a portfolio ready by the end of the course
Cons
- No job guarantee - the website explicitly states this
- Some batches have learners who have not even started high school - this can lead to substantial differences in learner backgrounds in class and can hamper learning
- The course builds a breadth of knowledge of Graphic Design rather than a depth
Duration
The course duration is 12 months.
Price
The total fee for the course is INR 1,59,300
Learn more -MAAC: Program in Graphics, Web Designing & 2D Animation
3. Lisaa School of Design: Diploma in Graphic & Web Design Course
Lisaa School of Design campus in Delhi provides students with a diverse range of design courses, both short and long-term. Their Diploma in Graphic & Web Design course covers modules such as Introduction to Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Styling HTML5 and CSS3. If you are a working professional, you may opt for the weekend batch, or choose a weekday batch if you are a fresher/student. You may build on the 1-year Diploma course by pursuing the Advance Diploma (2 years) or the UG Diploma (3 years). There is also a Short Term Diploma taught only on Saturdays and Online Short Term courses of 3 months or 6 months duration.
Pros
- Several course options for different kinds of learners
- Campus in Delhi
- Students have a portfolio ready by the end of the course
Cons
- Some course options may be too short for deep learning
- No job or placement guarantee
- One-on-one teaching for online courses leads to an absence of peer-to-peer learning
Duration
The course duration is 12 months.
Price
The fee for the offline 1-year Diploma is INR 1 lakhs plus GST. The other courses have varying fee structures.
Learn more - Lisaa School of Design: Diploma in Graphic & Web Design Course
4. Hi-Tech Animation: Graphic Design Course
Hi-Tech Animation is another institute offering a Graphic Design course in Delhi. It is a professional animation studio and also has a series of training institutes, having grown from Eastern India to other parts of the country, including Delhi. Their courses are only offered on-campus, and the Graphic Design course is meant to serve those who are considering a long-term career in the field. This makes the admission process relatively stringent, with the institute preferring to admit learners with prior work experience and a fundamental understanding of Graphic Design. You will be required to visit the institute and attend a demo class, after which the admission process is taken forward only upon receiving positive feedback from the instructor.
Pros
- Well-rounded curriculum that balances breadth and depth of Graphic Design
- Students undertake real-world projects and assignments
- Industry connects means that most students get placement opportunities after the course
Cons
- No job guarantee and low salary range (given on the website) raise questions about the quality of placements
- The institute and studio’s primary focus is on animation and VFX, not Graphic Design
- No online course offerings, and stringent admission processes for offline courses
Duration
The course duration is 10 months.
Price
The course costs INR 80,000.
Learn more - Hi-Tech Animation: Graphic Design Course
5. Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts and Communication (SACAC): Certificate Course in Graphic Design
Founded in 2003, SACAC is a multi-disciplinary mass communication and arts institute that was established to ‘shape generations of media professionals’. It offers a short-term, 6-month Certificate course in Graphic Design, in both offline and online formats, taught entirely on weekends (4 hours each on Saturdays and Sundays). Pursuing the course on-campus comes with the advantage of an immersive learning environment and face-to-face interactions with peers and mentors.
Pros
- Hands-on work in the form of assignments, reviews and juries
- The use of a Learning Management System (LMS) helps streamline the course journey for students
- Faculty have academic and industry credentials
Cons
- Institute’s focus area is media, and Graphic Design is a small part of that focus
- No Graphic Design course option for full-time learners
- No job guarantee, and limited details available on placements
Duration
The course duration is 6 months, with 192 hours of teaching.
Price
The on-campus course costs INR 75,000 plus GST, whereas the online one costs INR 66,000 plus GST.
Learn more - Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts and Communication (SACAC): Certificate Course in Graphic Design
6. DG Royals Institute & Company: Master Graphic Designing Course
DG Royals in Delhi is a professional training institute that offers a wide variety of courses in Graphic Design, digital marketing and interior design, as well as in the software related to these fields. In the area of Graphic Design, it divides its courses into short-term ones, which are of 3 or 5 months duration, and the long-term Master Graphic Designing course which is 6 months long. The latter course is offered in both online and offline formats, and the institute aims to provide similar quality training irrespective of the format chosen by learners. It caters to both students and working professionals by offering weekday as well as weekend batches, and learners have the option to enrol full-time or part-time.
Pros
- Graphic Design is one of their focus areas, which typically translates into a richer overall learning experience, eg. through different forms of industry exposure
- Lots of learning options - weekday/weekend and online/offline
- Among cheaper courses in this list (but this has to be weighed against depth of learning - see Cons)
Cons
- Emphasis on software and short duration translates into emphasis on breadth over depth, which can adversely affect employment prospects
- Faculty quality doesn’t seem to be their strong suit
- No job guarantee
Duration
The course duration is 6 months.
Price
The course costs INR 45,000 plus GST.
Learn more - DG Royals Institute & Company: Master Graphic Designing Course
7. TGC India: Advanced Certification Course in Graphic Design & Prepress
TGC is a Delhi-based training organisation with 10 branches across the country. It provides online and in-class courses in the fields of Graphic Design, Web Design, Animation and Audio/Visual Editing, to name a few. The Advanced Certification Course in Graphic Design & Prepress teaches learners to apply the elements and principles of design in product branding and advertising. It comprises three modules, namely Commercial & Digital Illustrations; Advanced Digital Artistry, Publication Layout & Press and Design Aesthetics.
Pros
- Plenty of options with regard to courses, course durations, format (online/offline) and batch start dates
- Network of industry experts and alumni
- Prospective students can attend a demo class for the course
Cons
- Course lacks exclusive Graphic Design focus, which is likely to dilute core Graphic Design learning
- No job guarantee
Duration
The course duration is 6 months, taught 5 days per week, 2 hours per day. There is also a 3-month variant, taught 5 days per week, 4 hours per day, and weekend batches taught on Saturdays & Sundays or on Sundays only.
Price
The course costs INR 36,000 plus GST.
Learn more - TGC India: Advanced Certification Course in Graphic Design & Prepress
8. YMCA: Graphic Designing Course
YMCA Delhi’s Institute for Fashion Technology & Design was set up in 2013-14 to equip students with a deeper understanding of the interrelationship between design, business and technology. It offers a number of short-term, 1-year and 2-year courses in Interior Design, Fashion Design and other related fields.
This is a Certificate course and takes a software-first approach to learning Graphic Design. Students learn through practical-based modules that help develop their creative and technical skills. The curriculum is taught entirely through live and offline classes, hence requiring students to attend classes at their designated training centres. Those wishing to work as graphic designers, illustrators or packaging designers can apply for this programme.
Pros
- Most affordable of all courses listed here
- Real-world projects and assignments
Cons
- Lacks Graphic Design focus, being offered by an Interior and Fashion Design-centric institute
- Software-first approach can impede one’s ability to create authentic design
- No job guarantee
- Unsuitable for working professionals
- No online format offerings
Duration
The course lasts 6 months.
Price
The course fee is INR 31,500, including tax
Learn more - YMCA: Graphic Designing Course
How to choose the right Graphic Design course
In this guide, we have listed the best Graphic Design courses available in Delhi NCR. Before you make your choice from this list, we strongly recommend that you carefully consider (and maybe even write out) your needs as well as your constraints, if any.
If Graphic Design is a casual interest, opt for a relatively inexpensive, introductory/short course. On the other hand, if you are serious about launching, or advancing, your career in Graphic Design, put a premium on the comprehensiveness of the curriculum, the quality and credentials of the faculty group and the placement support or job guarantee available from the institute.
If you’re looking at a long-term Graphic Design career, it will be essential to go beyond software training and invest in the development of your ability to think like an authentic designer. Also take into account whether the institute’s teaching methodology matches your learning style, the project work involved and the mentoring available to build an impressive portfolio.
Finally, consider the logistics. How much time can you invest? How much are you willing to spend on the course and what returns can you expect? The courses available vary substantially with regard to price and duration, so in order to ensure you can pursue the course successfully, it is important to find one that is financially feasible and works according to your schedule.
9. Next steps
We hope this article gives you a good idea of the landscape of available courses, and even helps you shortlist a couple of the top ones for you, if not identify the one you want to pursue. In case you’re still not entirely sure, though, here are some of our own resources to help you make your decision:
- Watch this session by design veteran and AND’s Academic Head, Prachi Mittal, and our Course Lead, Soumya Tiwari.
- Talk to a course advisor to discuss how you can transform your career with one of our courses.
- Pursue our Graphic Design courses - all courses are taught through live, interactive classes by industry experts, and some even offer a Job Guarantee.
- Take advantage of the scholarship and funding options that come with our courses to overcome any financial hurdle on the path of your career transformation.
Note: All information and/or data from external sources is believed to be accurate as of the date of publication.
