Certificate Course in Graphic Design and DTP
About the Course
The Certificate Course in Graphics Design & Desktop Publishing (DTP) is designed to provide learners with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills required in the fields of graphic design, visual communication, and desktop publishing. The course aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of design principles, typography, layout creation, image editing, and digital publishing techniques using industry-standard software applications.
Through a combination of theoretical concepts and hands-on practical training, learners will gain the ability to create visually appealing and professionally designed materials for both print and digital media platforms. The programme focuses on enhancing creativity, technical proficiency, and design aesthetics while introducing learners to modern publishing workflows and graphic design practices.
Participants will learn how to effectively integrate text, images, colors, and visual elements to design posters, brochures, newsletters, advertisements, logos, social media creatives, magazines, and other communication materials. The course also emphasizes real-world projects and portfolio development, enabling learners to apply their skills in professional design environments.
Upon successful completion, learners will possess the knowledge and competencies required to pursue career opportunities in graphic design, desktop publishing, advertising, printing, digital media, content creation, and freelance design services, while also building a strong foundation for advanced studies in the creative and design industries.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Understand the fundamentals of visual communication and graphic design.
- Learn layout design principles and color theory.
- Create professional publications using Adobe InDesign.
- Edit and enhance images using Adobe Photoshop.
- Develop skills in typography, page layout, and digital publishing.
- Prepare print-ready and digital-ready design files.
- Build a professional design portfolio through practical projects.
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Days of Week |
Class Timing |
Location |
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Tuesday & Thursday (Weekdays) |
02:00 PM to 05:00 PM |
OLDC, Second Floor, ARC Building, University of Delhi, Opposite S.G.T.B. Khalsa College, Delhi-110007 |
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Commencement of Classes : 1st Week of July, 2026 . |
Admission Open for next Batch. This batch will be held exclusively on weekdays Kindly be advised that the days and times for any batch will be decided only by the center |
Assessment Scheme for Certification
The following evaluation criteria will be applied to assess student performance in the course. The total marks allotted are 100, distributed across four key components:
A) Attendance – 40 Marks
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Attendance Percentage |
Marks Awarded |
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Above 85% |
40 Marks |
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70% to 85% |
30 Marks |
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60% to 70% |
20 Marks |
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50% to 60% |
10 Marks |
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Below 50% |
0 Marks |
Note: Students must meet the minimum attendance requirement (above 50%) to be eligible for certification.
B) Assignments – 30 Marks (A minimum score of 12 marks is required to qualify for this section.)
- Assignment 1: 15 Marks (A minimum score of 6 marks is required to qualify for this section)
- Assignment 2: 15 Marks (A minimum score of 6 marks is required to qualify for this section)
- C) Final Presentation – 10 Marks (A minimum score of 5 marks is required to qualify for this section)
Evaluation will be based on hands-on proficiency and application of course concepts.
D) Final Test (MCQ) – 20 Marks (A minimum score of 8 marks is required to qualify for this section)
A multiple-choice examination to assess theoretical understanding of the course content.
Total: 100 Marks (minimum passings marks are 35 to qualify overall.)
Certification Eligibility
Candidates will be eligible to receive the course certificate only upon fulfilling the minimum attendance criteria and completing all assessment components.
Grading Scale
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Marks Range |
Grade |
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35 – 45 |
Satisfactory |
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46 – 55 |
Good |
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56 – 65 |
Very Good |
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66 – 90 |
Excellent |
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91 – 100 |
Outstanding |
10th pass (Computer Literacy Required.)
- Open to all, including University of Delhi students, with a minimum 10th pass (Computer Literacy Required) from any recognized board.
- Admission is first-come, first-served, subject to seat availability.
- No refund once the fee is paid.
- The course schedule may vary based on enrolments.
- All course-related decisions are reserved by the Centre for Innovation and Skill-Based Courses (CISBC), OLDC.
- All rights related to skill courses structure and time-table are reserved by the Centre for Innovation and Skill Based Courses (CISBC), OLDC.
- Schedule of every skill based course being offered is subject to the minimum required enrollments per batch.