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PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA
IN COMMUNICATION DESIGN
PHOTOGRAPHY | VIDEOGRAPHY | EDITING | AI COMMUNICATION
Master the art of photography, cinematography, and photo/video editing enhanced by the power of AI. This one-year professional diploma integrates visual media, AI communication, and prompt engineering, making it India’s first creative program that unites photography, film, and generative AI.
Students also gain a foundation in visual language — vocabulary, syntax, and grammar of images — enabling them to design messages that are powerful, precise, and future-ready.
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Course Overview
The Professional Diploma in Communication Design (PDCD) is a one-year residential program designed for the next generation of visual storytellers. This future-focused course blends the art of photography and cinematography with the power of artificial intelligence, preparing students to create, edit, and communicate across both traditional and digital media platforms.
The curriculum bridges camera-based content creation with AI-driven tools such as Midjourney, DALL·E, and Runway ML. Students will learn not just how to capture real-world visuals, but how to construct visual narratives using prompt-based systems, video editing suites (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve), and storytelling frameworks. Whether working on a short film, a commercial campaign, or an AI-generated media project, students will graduate with the skills to lead in industries like advertising, journalism, branding, and digital content.
This program is ideal for creative thinkers, photographers, videographers, content creators, and communication professionals who want to master both the lens and the algorithm.
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Course Syllabus
The PDVM course syllabus is carefully designed to blend traditional camera-based media with the latest AI-driven creative tools. Semester 1 builds strong foundations in photography, branding, and visual storytelling, while Semester 2 trains students in video editing, cinematic direction, and AI-based image and video generation using tools like Midjourney and Runway ML.
Semester 1 – Visual Foundations
Fundamentals of Photography
Photojournalism & Visual Aesthetics
Lighting Techniques & Color Management
Videography Basics
Advertising Photography
Digital Marketing & Branding
Industrial Internship & Photo ProjectsSemester 2 – Cinematic & AI Visual Media
Cinematic Storytelling Techniques
Video Editing (Premiere Pro, After Effects*)
Color Grading (DaVinci Resolve*)
AI Video & Image Creation (Runway ML, Midjourney, DALL·E 3)
Prompt-Based Script-to-Video Experiments
Final Portfolio: Short Film, AI-Generated Video, Visual Narratives* After Effects for motion graphics; DaVinci Resolve for color grading only.
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Software Tools Taught
This all-in-one Visual Media & AI Communication course offers immersive training in both industry-standard software and next-generation AI platforms. Students gain practical experience across editing, motion graphics, and prompt-based content creation—skills essential for modern visual media production.
Core Software Modules Include:
Editing & Design: Adobe Photoshop
Motion Graphics: Adobe After Effects
Video Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve
AI Communication Tools: ChatGPT, Runway ML, Midjourney, and DALL·E 3All software tools are taught through real-time assignments and integrated into every stage of project creation—whether composing a photographic layout, editing a short film, or generating visuals using AI prompts. By the end of the course, students will be proficient in tools that define the future of filmmaking, advertising, journalism, and branded content.
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Content Creation Portfolio
Every student enrolled in the Visual Media & AI Communication (PDVM) course builds a professional content creation portfolio as part of their academic journey. From real-world video assignments to AI-generated storytelling projects, students produce short films, documentaries, advertisements, and hybrid media narratives that reflect both technical mastery and creative vision.
The portfolio showcases a student’s ability to work across the full production pipeline — from scripting and direction to lighting, camera handling, and final post-production. Projects are executed using industry-standard software such as Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, and integrated AI platforms like Runway ML and Midjourney.
These portfolios are not just academic requirements — they are professional assets, ready to be presented to employers, agencies, or as freelance credentials. You can explore student work across genres:
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Course Fees and Installments
Our Visual Media & AI Communication (PDVM) course is structured to make advanced media education affordable through a transparent, step-wise payment plan. The one-year residential diploma includes academic training, accommodation, mentorship, and AI integration — ensuring students get real value from their creative journey.
Total Fees for One-Year Residential Program:
Registration Fees: ₹5,555 + 18% GST
Tuition Fees: ₹2,51,648 + 18% GST
Hostel & Food: ₹1,00,000
Caution Deposit: ₹10,000 (Refundable)
Fee Installment Plan – Easy Payment Structure:
Registration Fee: ₹6,555 (At the time of admission)
1st Installment: ₹1,48,472 (As per the admission letter)
2nd Installment: ₹60,000 (Before 23rd August 2025)
3rd Installment: ₹1,48,472 (Before 23rd November 2025)
4th Installment: ₹50,000 (Before 23rd January 2026)
Important Notes:
All taxes and government-imposed charges apply as per current norms. GST is currently 18%.
Fees once paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.Additional Expenses (as applicable):
Basic Equipment: Camera, Lens, Laptop, Tripod
Editing Software: Subscription, Installation & Renewal
Exam Fees: KGTE, MESC & Adobe Certification Exams
Models, Products, Travel: For Assignments & Portfolio
All National & International Tour Costs: ExtraStudents enrolling in the PDVM course receive in-depth training in video production, editing, AI media tools, and real-world communication design — with all core needs including accommodation and food covered under the residential program.