Academic Program

Diploma in Graphic Design

Code: DGD-001

Total Credits 50.00 Units

Delivery Mode Blended / Online

Program Information

Diploma in Graphic Design is a foundational program that equips learners with creative and technical skills in visual communication. It covers essential design principles, typography, color theory, and industry-standard tools to create professional graphics for print and digital media.

Professional Certification

Professional Certification validates an individual’s expertise and skills in a specific field, demonstrating industry-recognized competence. It enhances career credibility, opens up new opportunities, and ensures that professionals stay updated with the latest standards and best practices.

Financial Support

Financial Support provides individuals or organizations with monetary assistance to pursue education, training, or projects. It helps reduce economic barriers, ensuring access to opportunities and resources that might otherwise be unavailable.

Course Structure (Semesters)

Semester 1

PS_First Semester

22 June 2026 USD 150.00

Total Fee USD 150.00

Duration N/A

Courses in this Semester

Course Name	Assigned Instructor	Credits
Adobe Photoshop Basics PS_1109	UA User_28 Admin 0444a1ffe4e0cd1aca980ba1ac8e120a	3
Course Overview Adobe Photoshop Basics – Course Overview Adobe Photoshop Basics is a beginner-friendly course designed to introduce learners to the fundamentals of graphic design and photo editing. It focuses on building practical skills in using Photoshop tools to create, edit, and enhance digital images for personal, academic, and professional use. Course Objectives Introduce students to the Adobe Photoshop interface and tools Develop basic photo editing and graphic design skills Build confidence in creating simple design projects Prepare learners for advanced graphic design techniques What Students Will Learn Introduction to Photoshop workspace and tools Working with layers and layer management Cropping, resizing, and image adjustments Basic photo retouching and color correction Text tools and typography basics Shapes, brushes, and selection tools Background removal and image manipulation Creating simple designs like posters, banners, and social media posts Learning Approach The course is highly practical, with step-by-step demonstrations and hands-on exercises. Students will work on real design tasks to understand how Photoshop is used in real-world projects. Target Audience Beginners with no prior design experience Students interested in graphic design or digital media Freelancers or content creators starting with visual design Anyone interested in learning Adobe Photoshop from scratch Course Outcomes By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Navigate and use Adobe Photoshop confidently Edit and enhance images professionally at a basic level Create simple yet attractive graphic designs Build a strong foundation for advanced design courses This course serves as the first step toward a career in graphic design, digital media, and creative content creation. About the Instructor UA No instructor biography provided.
Databases 11104	TU Test User testuser@paktaleem.net	3
Course Overview Learn how to design, create, and manage databases using SQL and understand relational database concepts. About the Instructor TU No instructor biography provided.
Math 11102	UF Usman Farooq 6d01cf06588cbcb6836b9d6c1424b9f0	3
Course Overview A course designed by podiatrists for podiatrists with a special interest in developing their sports injury management knowledge. Online and on demand with lectures, workshops and discussions with surgeons, sports physicians, podiatrists, radiologists and physios. APODA ACCREDITED About the Instructor UF No instructor biography provided.
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) 11103	TU Test User testuser@paktaleem.net	3
Course Overview Introduces object-oriented concepts like classes, objects, inheritance, and encapsulation to design reusable code. About the Instructor TU No instructor biography provided.
Programming Basics 11101	UF Usman Farooq 6d01cf06588cbcb6836b9d6c1424b9f0	3
Course Overview Programming Basics Course – Overview The Programming Basics course is designed for beginners who want to start their journey in software development and computer programming. It focuses on building a strong foundation in logical thinking, problem-solving, and core programming concepts that are essential for advanced learning in any programming language. Course Objectives Introduce students to fundamental programming concepts Develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills Build confidence in writing simple programs Prepare learners for advanced programming languages and frameworks What Students Will Learn Introduction to programming and how computers execute code Variables, data types, and operators Conditional statements (if, else, nested conditions) Loops (for loop, while loop) Functions and basic modular programming Introduction to algorithms and flowcharts Basic debugging and error handling concepts Learning Approach The course follows a step-by-step practical approach where students learn through examples, exercises, and small coding tasks. Each topic is supported with real-life scenarios to make learning easier and more engaging. Target Audience Beginners with no prior coding experience School and college students Anyone interested in starting a career in programming or IT Outcomes By the end of this course, students will be able to: Write simple programs with confidence Understand how programming logic works Solve basic computational problems Prepare for advanced programming languages like Python, JavaScript, or Java This course serves as the first step toward building a strong career in software development and computer science. About the Instructor UF No instructor biography provided.

Semester 2

Semester 1

25 March 2026 USD 40.00

Total Fee USD 40.00

Duration 26w

Semester Highlights

This semester introduces the basics of programming and essential mathematical concepts. Students will learn fundamental programming skills using Python and build a foundation in discrete mathematics for problem-solving and logical thinking.

Courses in this Semester

Course Name	Assigned Instructor	Credits
Adobe Photoshop Basics PS_1109	UA User_28 Admin 0444a1ffe4e0cd1aca980ba1ac8e120a	3
Course Overview Adobe Photoshop Basics – Course Overview Adobe Photoshop Basics is a beginner-friendly course designed to introduce learners to the fundamentals of graphic design and photo editing. It focuses on building practical skills in using Photoshop tools to create, edit, and enhance digital images for personal, academic, and professional use. Course Objectives Introduce students to the Adobe Photoshop interface and tools Develop basic photo editing and graphic design skills Build confidence in creating simple design projects Prepare learners for advanced graphic design techniques What Students Will Learn Introduction to Photoshop workspace and tools Working with layers and layer management Cropping, resizing, and image adjustments Basic photo retouching and color correction Text tools and typography basics Shapes, brushes, and selection tools Background removal and image manipulation Creating simple designs like posters, banners, and social media posts Learning Approach The course is highly practical, with step-by-step demonstrations and hands-on exercises. Students will work on real design tasks to understand how Photoshop is used in real-world projects. Target Audience Beginners with no prior design experience Students interested in graphic design or digital media Freelancers or content creators starting with visual design Anyone interested in learning Adobe Photoshop from scratch Course Outcomes By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Navigate and use Adobe Photoshop confidently Edit and enhance images professionally at a basic level Create simple yet attractive graphic designs Build a strong foundation for advanced design courses This course serves as the first step toward a career in graphic design, digital media, and creative content creation. About the Instructor UA No instructor biography provided.
Data Structures 11105	TU Test User testuser@paktaleem.net	3
Course Overview Explore common data structures like arrays, lists, stacks, queues, and trees to organize and manage data efficiently. About the Instructor TU No instructor biography provided.
Math 11102	UF Usman Farooq 6d01cf06588cbcb6836b9d6c1424b9f0	3
Course Overview A course designed by podiatrists for podiatrists with a special interest in developing their sports injury management knowledge. Online and on demand with lectures, workshops and discussions with surgeons, sports physicians, podiatrists, radiologists and physios. APODA ACCREDITED About the Instructor UF No instructor biography provided.
Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) 11103	TU Test User testuser@paktaleem.net	3
Course Overview Introduces object-oriented concepts like classes, objects, inheritance, and encapsulation to design reusable code. About the Instructor TU No instructor biography provided.

Diploma in Graphic Design

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