Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Graphic Design

Graphic design is the process of visual communication and problem-solving through the use of typography, photography and illustration. The field is considered a subset of visual communication and communication design, but sometimes the term “graphic design” is used synonymously. Graphic designers create and combine symbols, images and text to form visual representations of ideas and messages. They use typography, visual arts and page layout techniques to create visual compositions. Common uses of graphic design include corporate design (logos and branding), editorial design (magazines, newspapers and books), way finding or environmental design, advertising, web design, communication design, product packaging and signage.

This diploma course is jointly organized by BITM & United International University. Training will be held in United International University (UIU) Campus.

Course Duration: 24 Weeks

Admission Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor degree from any recognized university/university college
• 2 Passport size photographs
• Photocopy of NID/Passport
• Photocopy of all Certificates & Mark sheet

Tuition fees Breakdown:

• Admission Form: Tk. 500.00
• Admission Fees: Tk. 10,000.00 (non refundable)
• Tuition Fees: Tk. 32,400.00 for the program (Waiver applicable only on this amount)
  Total cost of the program: Tk. 42,900.00

Waiver on tuition fees:

• 25% off for UIU & BITM graduates
• 25% off for a group of 3 or more employees from the same organization
• 25% off for the members of any registered professional bodies in Bangladesh
• 25% off for ICAB Students & members
• 30% off for paying full tuition fees at the time of admission. (Total Tk. 33,180.00)

Note: Students will be eligible for any ONE of the above waiver options.

Mode of Payment:

Installment 1: BDT 15,500 (At the time of admission)

Installment 2: BDT 13,700 (Before the final exam of Term-I)

Installment 3: BDT 13,700 (Before the final exam of Term-II)

Detail Outline:

SEMESTER-1

1. Fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop CC
  01. Introduction & Getting Started with Graphic Design. (Adobe Photoshop)
  02. Fundamental of Raster Graphic Design
  03. Computer Laboratory Practice.
  04. Working with Images.
  05. Introduction to Color Concept.
  06. Working with basic Tools.
  07. Basic Design & Drawing.
  08. Image Preparation.
  09. Organizing Layers.
  10. Creating Special Effects.
  11. Typing English & Bangla.

2. Fundamentals of Adobe Illustrator CC
  01. Introduction & Getting Started with Graphic Design. (Adobe Illustrator)
  02. Fundamental of Vector Graphic Design
  03. Creating artwork
  04. Introduction to Color Concept.
  05. Selecting and Aligning Objects
  06. Creating and Editing Shapes
  07. Working with Type
  08. Organizing Your Artwork with Layers
  09. Blending Colors and Shapes
  10. Graphics Materials

3. Digital Advertisement
  01. Social Media Marketing Ads
  02. Google Ads
   03. LinkedIn Ads. 
  04. Digital Devices Ads

SEMESTER-2

4. Printing & Publication
  01. Brand/Identity
  02. Book Cover/ Magazine
  03. Advertising
  04. Print & Packaging
  05. Printers Costing & Estimating
  06. Image Preparation ‐2
  07. Screen Printing
  08. Industrial Management
  09. Creating a design portfolio

5. Web & UI Graphic Design
  01. Website & Mobile Apps Design.
  02. UI & UX (user interface & user experience) Design.

6. Prepare Portfolio & Design Submission
  01. Creating a design portfolio
  02. How to submit design to clients

After Completing This PGD You Will Be Able To:

• Branding & Identity graphic
• Marketing & Advertising graphic
• Publication graphic
• Packaging graphic
• Web graphic
• UI & UX graphic

Degree requirements:

Students must complete the following six courses with a minimum of 2.5 CGPA.

Curriculum