Graphic Designer Diploma

Master the art of visual communication and brand design in just 4 months. Using our signature “Overlap Strategy,” you will transform from an absolute beginner into a professional graphic designer. Access industry-standard tools, AI-infused workflows, and 1-on-1 expert mentorship to build the high-fidelity portfolio that gets you hired.

₦400,000

₦320,000

  • Duration: 4 months
  • Benefits: Mentorship and Internship Opportunities
  • Salary Range: ₦200k to 500k
  • Opportunities: chance of employment at Orange VFX*

Build a job-ready Graphic Design portfolio in 4 months

This intensive, 4-month programme is designed to transform absolute beginners into industry-ready graphic designers and visual storytellers. Whether you are an aspiring creator or looking to transition into the creative economy, this diploma provides a structured, highly focused pathway to success. By the end of your training, you will possess a high-quality, job-ready portfolio and the technical skills to design high-impact vector graphics, establish brand identities, and manipulate professional imagery for marketing, social media, and commercial print.

Progression Timeline

Month 1: Vector Mechanics & Branding

  • Core Classroom Training: Graphic Design Course
  • Primary Software: Adobe Illustrator
  • Course Goal: Master vector graphics, typography, colour theory, and layout composition to create distinctive corporate brand identities, logos, and scalable design layouts.
  • Mentorship & Polish: None. Focus entirely on internalising core graphic rules and completing your initial branding vectors and layout assignments.

Month 2: Raster Perfection & Retouching

  • Core Classroom Training: Photo Editing Course
  • Primary Software: Adobe Photoshop
  • Course Goal: Master raster imagery, advanced layer compositing, colour grading, image retouching, and restoration techniques to manipulate photographs flawlessly.
  • Mentorship & Polish (Graphic Design): Begin weekly 1-on-1 sessions to re-optimise your corporate design assets. Your mentor will help you clean up paths, refine typography pairings, and elevate your vector identity layouts.

Month 3: The Portfolio Polish

  • Core Classroom Training: No new classes.
  • Primary Software: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
  • Course Goal: Consolidate your visual identity workflows and finalize technical layouts to prepare your design assets for premium presentation delivery.
  • Mentorship & Polish (Photo Editing): Dedicate this period to perfecting the integration and clipping accuracy of your photographic composites. Work with your mentor to troubleshoot colour balancing, lighting realism, and texture blending.

Month 4: The Final Showreel

  • Core Classroom Training: No new classes.
  • Month 4 Focus (Final Portfolio Compilation): Your final month is dedicated entirely to putting your portfolio together. You will assemble all your polished branding assets, corporate identities, and photo manipulation sequences into a cohesive, professional design presentation for a final, comprehensive review by your mentor to certify your readiness for the creative economy.

What’s Inside?

1-on-1 Mentorship

1-on-1 Mentorship

One full month of dedicated expert guidance tailored to your specific goals.

Seed LMS Access

Seed LMS Access

Lifetime access to the Student Portal, hosting all your modules and resources.

Weekly Interactive Quizzes

Weekly Interactive Quizzes

Test your skills and track progress with gamified assignments and feedback.

Official Certification

Official Certification

Validate your expertise with a digital certificate recognized by industry leaders.

The Orange Seed Advantage

  • Portfolio Guarantee: Graduate with a professional showreel to secure top creative roles.
  • Overlap Strategy: Polish past projects alongside new classes to meet studio standards.
  • Studio Internship: Top students unlock a 3-month internship at Orange VFX Studios.
  • AI Workflows: Master industry-leading AI tools to accelerate your overall production.
  • Industry Network: Lifetime Discord access for real-time peer networking and job alerts.

Courses In This Module

Graphic Design

Master graphic design tools and techniques to create visual identities, marketing assets, and a portfolio that launches your career.

Photo Editing

Master photo editing to enhance colors, refine details, and retouch images, creating stunning visuals from basic to advanced techniques.

System Requirements

  • Windows® 11, Windows® 10 or Mac OS
  • 64-bit Intel or AMD multi-core processor
  • 8 GB of RAM minimum (16 GB recommended)
  • 16 GB of free disk space for installation
  • Qualified hardware-accelerated OpenGL® graphics card
  • 3-button mouse

Ready To Enrol?

Take the next step toward mastering in-demand skills and building a portfolio that stands out. Join hundreds of learners already transforming their careers with expert-led training at Orange Seed Academy.

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