Portfolio / 01Learning example
A brand with a point of view.
Develop an identity that works as a complete system.
Illustrative course concept · Not student work
Design & Media · 4 months
Diploma inGraphic Design
Give your ideas form. Find your visual voice.
Explore typography, colour, layout and brand identity. Build creative tool skills and a portfolio that explains your ideas.
An idea becomes a visual language.Typography · Brand identity · Creative portfolio
4 monthsDuration
240 hoursLearning commitment
Plus Two or equivalentEntry requirement
Check availabilityCourse locations
Your creative starting pointLearn to look.
Learn to look.
Then learn to make.
9connected modules, from visual foundations to a final portfolio.
A good designer sees possibilities everywhere. In a word, a colour, an everyday object. This programme gives that instinct a method.
Explore visual communication, typography, branding, print and digital design. Build a foundation in the principles, then use the tools to make your ideas clear.
Learn to interpret a brief, explore different directions, refine your work and explain the decisions behind it. Your assignments develop into a portfolio you can present.
Read the briefDevelop a visual directionPresent the process
A working toolkit
for your next step.
Photoshop + IllustratorImages, vectors & identities
InDesignEditorial layout & publication
Figma + creative toolsDigital layouts & visual exploration
PhotoshopIllustratorInDesignFigmaCanvaGenerative tools
The complete curriculumLearn the principles.
Learn the principles.
Find your voice.
Move from visual thinking and design foundations to software, applied briefs and a final creative portfolio.
01Design foundations & visual communication
24 hrs
What you learn
- Elements and principles of design
- Colour theory, form and space
- Composition, hierarchy and visual analysis
What you produce
- Colour studies, typographic exercises and visual compositions.
02Photoshop & digital image making
32 hrs
What you learn
- Selections, layers, masks and retouching
- Colour correction and image compositing
- Exporting for print and digital formats
What you produce
- A photographic composition and campaign visual.
03Illustrator & vector design
32 hrs
What you learn
- Paths, shapes, drawing and the pen tool
- Icons, patterns and vector illustration
- Logo construction and artwork preparation
What you produce
- A logo exploration, icon set and vector illustration.
04Typography, layout & InDesign
28 hrs
What you learn
- Type selection, pairing and hierarchy
- Grids, editorial layouts and paragraph styles
- Bleed, preflight and print-ready documents
What you produce
- A publication or brochure with a considered typographic system.
05Branding & visual identity
32 hrs
What you learn
- Research, moodboards and concept development
- Logo, colour and type systems
- Brand guidelines and real-world applications
What you produce
- A visual identity with a concise brand guide.
06Advertising, social media & digital content
32 hrs
What you learn
- Creative briefs, audiences and messaging
- Posters, digital advertisements and social content
- Campaign consistency and format adaptation
What you produce
- A coordinated print and social media campaign.
07Figma & screen-based design
16 hrs
What you learn
- Frames, grids, components and layout
- Screen hierarchy and design consistency
- Simple interactive prototypes
What you produce
- A landing page concept and introductory prototype.
08AI for creative workflows
16 hrs
What you learn
- Idea generation and visual exploration
- Prompting, image refinement and iteration
- Originality, attribution and responsible use
What you produce
- A documented creative experiment that explains your process.
09Portfolio, professional practice & final project
28 hrs
What you learn
- Project selection and case-study storytelling
- Presenting concepts and responding to feedback
- Creative CV, portfolio and professional preparation
What you produce
- A final project and a curated portfolio.
Your learning journeyBuild your eye.
Build your eye.
Develop your practice.
Select a stage to see how your skills develop through the programme.
01
Understand the message
Explore colour, composition, hierarchy, typography and the principles of visual communication.
Look & thinklearning focus
02
Give the idea a form
Develop images, vectors, layouts, identities and campaigns through guided assignments.
Make & refinelearning focus
03
Show your thinking
Refine your strongest projects, document your process and present your creative decisions.
Select & presentlearning focus
Across four months, learn the principles, practise the tools and refine your strongest work. Confirm the weekly class schedule with admissions.
Your professional portfolioMake it.
Make it.
Then make it yours.
Take a brief from the first idea to a finished visual system. Explore alternatives, refine the detail and explain the choices behind your portfolio.
Portfolio / 02Learning example
Every page tells a story.
Build a grid, establish hierarchy and refine the details.
Illustrative course concept · Not student work
Portfolio / 03Learning example
One idea. Many expressions.
Keep the idea recognisable wherever it appears.
Illustrative course concept · Not student work
Your portfolio will include
- Read the brief: understand the audience and the problem you need to solve.
- Explore and develop: create several directions, then make a considered choice.
- Review and refine: use feedback to improve the detail and consistency.
- Present the process: explain your decisions and curate a portfolio.
Where these skills fitThere’s more than one
There’s more than one
way into design.
Build a foundation for entry-level creative roles and develop the confidence to present your work. No drawing background is required; curiosity and a willingness to practise matter.
Junior Graphic Designer
Social Media Designer
Publication Designer
Independent Designer
Portfolio development and career preparation support your first steps. Opportunities depend on your skills, portfolio and employer requirements.
Your course awardA Bayspro diploma.
A Bayspro diploma.
Practical work to back it up.
On successful completion of the programme requirements, receive the Diploma in Graphic Design from Bayspro Skills, operated by Bayspro Eduserve LLP.
Build visual thinking, practical tool skills and a body of creative work across the four-month programme.
The final module brings together a final project, portfolio presentation, creative CV and professional preparation.
DiplomaGraphic Design
4 months · 240 guided hours
Professional learning. Applied practice.
Who this course is forBring your curiosity.
Bring your curiosity.
Build your capability.
Ask admissions about classroom access, laptop recommendations, software arrangements and batch timings.
After Plus Two
Plus Two or an equivalent qualification.
Graduates
Explore a practical route into creative work.
New to design
Start with the fundamentals; no prior design experience needed.
Willing to practise
Make time to develop and refine work outside class.
Before you enrolGood questions.
Good questions.
Clear answers.
Can I learn graphic design in four months?
The 240-hour programme provides a practical foundation in design, key tools and portfolio development. Regular practice outside class will help you progress. Professional expertise continues to develop with experience.
Do I need previous design experience?
No prior design experience is required. The course starts with the fundamentals. It is intended for applicants with Plus Two, a degree or an equivalent qualification.
Is this a software-only course?
You’ll study visual communication, typography, branding and concept development alongside software. The aim is to use the tools to solve design problems and explain your decisions.
Will I build a portfolio?
Yes. Assignments contribute to a body of work throughout the programme. The final module helps you select, refine and present your strongest projects as a portfolio.
Where is the course offered, and what are the fees?
Contact admissions for confirmed course locations, delivery options, upcoming batches and fees. As Bayspro expands, programme availability may differ by centre.
Do I need my own laptop and software?
Ask the team about classroom computer access, recommended laptop specifications and software arrangements before enrolling. They can confirm the requirements for your batch.
Your next stepLet’s talk about
Let’s talk about
where you want to go.
Interested in the Diploma in Graphic Design? Ask about the next batch, course locations, class timings, fees and entry requirements.
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