Diploma In Communication Design

Introduction

A multifaceted and dynamic Communication Design department takes its pride in delivering state of the art professionals in the fields of Advertising, digital media and graphic design. With a booming creative industry in Pakistan and growing digital world along with an ever-growing need for skilled professionals, this department holds great promises for the industry.

At KSA students of Communication Design are educated to develop a unique visual language based on a thorough knowledge of design principles combined with their individual design aesthetic and a clear understanding of related technologies.

Courses are designed to equip students with critical, creative and analytical knowledge in order to provide a range of career options in the field of digital media, graphic design and advertising. The courses are taught not only to transfer latest state-of-the-art skills but are also tailored to broaden student’s horizon and provide a clear understanding of the global design industry and standards.

Advance level assignments are simulated to match the industry environments and challenges, including actual advertising campaigns, agency work and marketing gigs.

Students learn to analyze popular culture, trends, perceptions and utilization of such elements into their creative ideas for more effective communication. Today KSA Communication Design graduates are not only working for major advertising agencies, design houses and TV channels locally and globally but are also running their own business successfully.

  • Certificate: 2 years (full-time)
  • Diploma: 4 years (full-time)
  • Matriculate or equivalent
  • Minimum 45% marks
  • Admission Fee: PKR 15,000
  • Monthly Fee: PKR 10,000

COURSE OUTLINE

Foundation Year

1st Year
  • Intro. to Visual Art
  • Drawing
  • Basic Design
  • Materials/Processes
  • Drafting
  • History of Art

Second Year

2nd Year
  • Drawing
  • Application of Design
  • Typography
  • Techniques of Printing
  • 3D Design
  • Illustration
  • History of Art

Third Year

3rd Year
  • Drawing
  • Advertising Design
  • Photography
  • Illustration
  • Advertising Theory
  • History of Design

Fourth Year

4th Year
  • Drawing
  • Practical Design
  • Film/Video Workshop
  • Marketing

Faculty

Khawaja Sabir

Senior Lecturer

DFA (Graphic Design), Karachi School of Art

Hameed Ahmed

Senior Lecturer

DFA, Karachi School of Art

Haider Agha

LECTURER

DFA (Graphic Design), Karachi School of Art

Zia Kazmi

Department Coordinator

DFA (Graphic Design), Karachi School of Art

Muhammad Khawar

Lecturer

MA International Relations, Karachi University

Khurram Naveed

Senior Lecturer

DFA (Graphic Design), Karachi School of Art

Yonus Usmani

Senior Lecture

MBA, Institute of Business Administration (IBA, Karachi)

Mohsin Khan

Course: Short Film

D-CGD, Karachi School of Art