30 Total Modules
Build the skills that make you a top professional.
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18 Months Advanced diploma
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Study On Campus at ICCA Creative Academy
Gain real experience and become a top creative professional.
Formats: Full-time studio, Part-time evenings, Hybrid creative lab
Animation
Prototyping
Typography
Illustration
Branding
Wireframing
Lighting & Rendering Techniques
Digital Illustration
Motion Design
User Interface
Data Analytics
What's included
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Oct 2025
Present your designs, motion projects, and digital campaigns at top creative showcases and online exhibitions to gain professional recognition and industry exposure..
Overview
Aspiring graphic and web designers sometimes focus too much on tools and aesthetics, overlooking core design principles, layout, and user experience. At ICCA, you learn in a real studio environment with hands-on projects, client briefs, and mentorship. Our practical, entrepreneurial training helps you build a professional portfolio and in-demand skills from day one.
Tools used
Figma
CorelDRAW
Sketch
Canva Pro
Adobe XD
Blender
Affinity Designer
Prepare for a career as a Graphics and web Designer
Other Professional tools used in course
Advanced diploma - 30 modules series
Start your career in graphics and web design with our 1–18 month on-campus program, tailored for beginners and aspiring professionals. Learn essential skills in visual communication, branding, UI/UX design, web development, motion graphics, and creative entrepreneurship, with optional electives in photography, video production, animation, and digital content creation. Gain hands-on experience through projects like brand identities, responsive websites, interactive prototypes, motion graphics reels, and polished digital portfolios. Build your professional brand, collaborate with industry mentors, and prepare for entry-level to advanced roles in graphics, web, and digital media
Become a Professional Graphic & Visual Communication Designer in 18 Months
Master the language of modern design—from branding and digital illustration to motion graphics and web design. Each stage builds your creative confidence through real-world projects and industry-ready skills.
Stage 1: Foundations (1–3 Months)
Learn the core principles of design, typography, and color theory. Explore Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and basic HTML/CSS to create your first logo, layout, and one-page responsive site.
Stage 2: Branding & Interactive Design (3–6 Months)
Develop complete brand identity systems and responsive web layouts using tools like InDesign, Figma, and WordPress. Apply storytelling techniques to build visual campaigns and brand presentations.
Stage 3: Motion & Modern Web Design (6–12 Months)
Advance into motion graphics, digital branding, and customized web design. Learn to animate visuals, create dynamic interfaces, and produce digital assets for marketing and UI/UX projects.
Stage 4: Creative Direction & Digital Branding (12–18 Months)
Build creative leadership and art direction skills. Design campaigns, curate your portfolio, and learn the business of design—from scaling a studio to brand licensing and digital product launches.
Our 18-month Graphic design and visual communication program is built around focused, hands-on studio work and real-world client collaboration. The schedule is designed for balance blending creative practice, theory, and portfolio development.
Practical Training (720–780 hrs)
Develop visual design, web communication, branding, and modern web development skills through structured studio sessions. Learn tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Figma, along with HTML, CSS, and WordPress customization.
Studio & Industry Projects (120–180 hrs)
Collaborate on live client briefs, brand identity systems, and responsive websites under professional mentorship. Produce real-world deliverables such as landing pages, brand guides, and digital campaigns.
Theory & Business Studies (120–180 hrs)
Study visual storytelling, digital branding strategy, SEO basics, and creative entrepreneurship. Learn how to manage design projects, handle clients, and market your personal brand effectively.
Portfolio & Creative Projects (90–100 hrs)
Build a polished portfolio showcasing brand identities, responsive websites, and motion-enhanced visuals for personal or client projects.
At ICCA, we provide an engaging on-campus learning experience supported by e-learning tools. Students can choose from flexible options: 3-month, 6-month, or 18-month short certificate programs designed to fit their goals while mastering graphics, visual communication, and creative storytelling skills used in the global entertainment industry.
At ICCA, we provide an engaging on-campus learning experience supported by modern e-learning tools.
Students can choose from flexible study options 3-month (₦214,000), 6-month (₦420,000), 1-year (₦850,000), or 18-month (₦1,800,000) certificate programs designed to fit their personal and professional goals.
Each pathway helps learners master essential graphic and web design skills, including branding, visual communication, responsive web design, and digital storytelling preparing them for careers in today’s fast-growing creative and digital industries.
Graduates of ICCA’s Graphics Design and visual communication program enjoy wide-ranging opportunities in branding, visual communication, web design, UI/UX, digital marketing, and creative entrepreneurship.
Many launch their own design studios, freelance as web and graphic designers, or join established creative agencies.
Our training builds both technical skills and industry exposure, positioning you for success in Nigeria’s and the global digital and creative design industries.
Instructors
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Nwabali Chinonso
Graphics and web Designer
"I used to overcomplicate my designs, cramming too many colors and fonts into one project. At ICCA, the instructors taught me the principles of hierarchy and simplicity. Their guidance and feedback helped me develop clean, professional designs faster than I ever expected."
Beauty B.
"I often struggled to translate ideas from paper to digital screens, especially creating brand assets that actually work online. ICCA’s step-by-step approach and real-world projects made it so much easier to bridge that gap I learned how to take a concept all the way to a polished website or campaign."
Ifeoma K.
"Before ICCA, I would spend hours trying to make graphics look 'perfect' without understanding the basics of composition or typography. Their structured training and supportive feedback showed me what matters most in professional design. Now I can confidently create work that looks great and functions well."
Amaechi O.
ICCA offers flexible graphic design and visual communication courses, including 3-month, 6-month, 12-month, and 18-month programs covering branding, UI/UX design, responsive web development, typography, color theory, and digital storytelling.
The programs range from 3 months to 18 months, allowing students to choose a duration that fits their goals, whether for a short certificate or an intensive full-stack design experience.
Yes! ICCA provides a hybrid learning experience combining on-campus training and e-learning tools, making it easy to study from anywhere while still getting hands-on practice.
Students learn branding, visual communication, HTML & CSS, responsive web design, typography, color theory, WordPress, portfolio development, and digital marketing strategies
No prior experience is required. ICCA’s courses are structured for beginners and build from foundational skills to advanced graphic design and visual communication techniques.
You’ll gain hands-on experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, HTML, CSS, and WordPress, giving you industry-standard skills for real-world projects.
ICCA offers flexible pricing: 3-month (₦214,000), 6-month (₦420,000), 1-year (₦850,000), 18-month (₦1,800,000) programs to suit different budgets and learning needs.
Yes! Graduates have opportunities in branding, UI/UX design, web development, digital marketing, and creative entrepreneurship, with many joining established agencies or launching their own design studios.
Absolutely. Every program includes hands-on projects, responsive websites, and brand identity campaigns, allowing you to create a strong portfolio to showcase to clients or employers.
ICCA offers mentorship, feedback, and structured exercises that help students quickly overcome common beginner mistakes like poor layout, inconsistent typography, or inefficient web design workflows.
Yes. The 18-month program includes an internship and portfolio project, giving students real-world experience and industry exposure before graduation.
ICCA’s programs are flexible, with hybrid options and adjustable schedules, making it possible to learn while balancing work or other commitments.
ICCA combines practical, hands-on training, modern e-learning tools, industry-relevant projects, and professional mentorship, providing students with the skills, portfolio, and confidence to succeed locally and globally in the digital design industry.
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"ICCA gave me the confidence to explore the boundary between illustration and reality. Designing websites here doesn’t feel like work it feels like crafting a new world where every pixel has a story. The mentorship and guidance from ICCA make the whole experience truly magical."
Joshua M. Web Design Student