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Associate Degree in Graphic Design

School Name: School Of Art
Program Length: 2 Years
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Why choose this program at IAC?
This 2-year graphic design program equips creative thinkers with essential design knowledge and hands-on training. Under expert mentorship, students build strong software skills and apply creative problem-solving techniques. Through real-world projects and portfolio development, graduates are prepared for entry-level roles or further studies in design.

Program overview

It empowers students to become creative visual communicators with a solid grasp of core design concepts and tools. Through project-based learning, students develop practical skills in layout design, digital media, branding, and visual storytelling. The curriculum fosters creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork—skills that are essential in today’s design-driven industries.

Scope of the Program

Over two years, this degree program covers essential aspects of graphic design, including layout design, digital illustration, and user experience. Students work on collaborative projects, building a diverse portfolio that showcases their artistic style and design thinking. Key areas of study include graphic design fundamentals, color theory, and marketing principles. With opportunities for internships and industry partnerships, students gain valuable experience and insights into the evolving landscape of graphic design.

Scheme of Studies

Associate Degree in Graphic Design

School of Art
Graphic Design 2 Year Degree Program Roadmap
Graphic Design - Foundation Year – First Semester
Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs. Course Category Pre-Requisite
Nazra Quran0 (1 contact hr)HEC policyNone
GED 102Quantitative Reasoning, I3 (3+0)General Education 1None
GED 101Functional English3 (3+0)General Education 2None
GED 103Islamic Studies2 (2+0)General Education 3None
GED 108Materials and Processes2 (0+2)General Education 4 (Arts & Humanities)None
GED 109Introduction to Aesthetics3(2+1)General Education 5 (Natural Sciences)None
BGD 107Fundamentals of Drawing2 (0+2)Major 1None
SOC 101Introduction to Soft Skills3 (2+1)Major 2None
Total Credit Hours18(12+6)
Graphic Design - Foundation Year – Second Semester
Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs. Course Category Pre-Requisite
GED 105Expository Writing3 (3+0)General Education 6GED 101
GED 106Quantitative Reasoning II3 (3+0)General Education 7GED 102
GED 107Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan2 (2+0)General Education 8None
GED 104Applications of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)3(2+1)General Education 9None
BGD 113Creative Drawing2 (0+2)Major 3BGD 107
BGD 114Basic Design2 (0+2)Major 4None
GED 110Civilizations and Cultures2 (2+0)General Education 10 (Social Sciences)GED 109
Total Credit Hours17(12+5)
Graphic Design - Second Year – Third Semester
Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs. Course Category Pre-Requisite
GED 201Civics & Community Engagement2 (2+0)General Education 11None
BGD 203Photography3 (0+3)Major 5None
BGD 211Visual Communication Design I3 (0+3)Major 6BGD 109
BGD 206Advance Drawing2 (0+2)Major 7BGD 108
BGD 232Design Tools2 (0+2)Major 8None
BGD 212Calligraphy2 (0+2)Major 9None
GED 203Pakistan Studies2 (2+0)General Education 12None
SOC-201Soft Skills & Personality Development3(2+1)Major 10SOC 101
Total Credit Hours19(6+13)
Graphic Design - Second Year – Fourth Semester
Course Code Course Title Credit Hrs. Course Category Pre-Requisite
GED 202Entrepreneurship2 (2+0)General Education 13None
BGD 2233D Digital Art2 (0+2)Major 11BGD 201
BGD 224Sustainable Design Solutions2 (0+2)Major 12None
BGD 214Visual Communication Design II3 (0+3)Major 13BGD 211
BGD 208History of Graphic Design2 (2+0)Major 14BGD 110
BTD 219Printing Techniques2 (0+2)Major 15None
SOC-202Soft Skills & Professional Development3(2+1)Major 16SOC-201
Total Credit Hours16(6+10)

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Fees and Funding

School of Art
Associate Degree Program in Graphic Design

Admission started: Spring 2026

No. of Courses: 29    No. of Credit hrs: 70

Semester Courses Total Cr Credit Hours Theory CrHr Practical Tuition Fee/Cr. Hr. Cr Hr Practical Tuition Fee/ Semester Misc Charges Total Semester Fee
1st7181267,5009,500147,00010,000157,000
2nd7171257,5009,500137,50010,000147,500
3rd8196137,5009,500168,50010,000178,500
4th7166107,5009,500140,00010,000150,000
Total29703634593,00040,000633,000
One Time Charges (paid at time of admission)
  • Admission Fee (Non Refundable): 20,000
  • Security (Refundable): 20,000
Total Fees: 673,000
Notes:

Withholding Tax which was chargeable on fee, where annual fee exceeds Rs. 200,000 under section 236 (i) of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 (The Ordinance) has been omitted by the Finance Act 2022. However, this tax will be charged to the students as when implemented again by the Government.

Fee from 2nd & Onwards Semesters Subject to change as per Student Enrollment Selected Subjects & Practicals.

Entry Requirements

1. Completion of Intermediate with a minimum of 45% marks or equivalent qualification.
3. Submission of a drawing portfolio (preferred).

Need-Based Scholarship

The grant of scholarships to students who do not have such means to pay up the full fee of their degree program. This scholarship is meant to recognize their financial burden and to give a subsidy on their tuition fee enabling them to continue their studies. Scholarships will range from 10% – 50% of the Tuition fee based on the facts and documentation of the relevant applicant.

Merit-Based Scholarship

The grant of scholarship to students who got a certain percentage of marks in their intermediate/A level/any equivalent to HSSC results and are promising scholars. The scholarship is given in various degree programs as per the marks obtained by the applicant and its continuation is based on the maintenance of CGPA as per the following table.

Types Of Scholarships

1.Need Based Scholarships
2.Kinship Scholarships
3.Location-based Scholarships
4.Hafiz-e-Quran Scholarships
5.Merit Based Scholarships
6.Minorities Scholarships
7.Sports Based Scholarships

Students work

Why choose this course at Central Saint Martins Pathway structure: The pathway structure on BA Fine Art creates a focus for sustained critical engagement. It allows you to both specialise and develop an interdisciplinary working practice. Exhibitions: The course offers experimental forms of exhibition-making. This occurs both within the College and in public venues outside the institution. Previous external partners have included Archway Tower, the British Library, Camden Arts Centre, Camden Collective and the Tate. Location: BA Fine Art is situated in the College’s Granary Building. This location in King’s Cross is key, enabling students to engage in the changing dynamics of the area and build links with the local community as well as neighbouring institutions such as Wellcome Collection and the British Library. Associate Studio Programme: Developed in 2011 out of a partnership between Acme and Double Agents – a research project based at Central Saint Martins – the Associate Studio Programme provides subsidised, low-cost, high-quality studio space for 20 graduates of BA Fine Art for two years. The scheme also provides a programme of studio visits by artists, curators, writers and peers. Students are selected through an application process open to them in the year they graduate and again one year later.