How long is the Advertising Design course and what does it cost?

L1 Foundation is our most comprehensive design programme — 21 weeks (5 months) — and costs ₹65,000. After L1, students can continue into L2 Agency Training (₹24,000–₹36,000), L3 Specialisation (₹20,000–₹45,000, capped at 10 students), and invitation-only L4 Consultant. EMI is available — 50% on enrolment, 50% after Month 1.

Is this Advertising Design course available at both the Trivandrum and Kadakkal campuses?

Yes. The full programme runs at both the Kazhakootam (Trivandrum) campus and the Kadakkal (Kollam District) campus.

Do I need prior design experience to join?

No prior software experience is required — the first 3 weeks cover tools, advertising law, copyright, and ASCI compliance from scratch. The only requirements are a Plus Two (Class 12) qualification or equivalent, a personal laptop with at least 8GB RAM, and commitment to do the actual work.

What can I do after completing this course?

Graduates typically move into roles like Ad Creative Designer, Campaign Designer, or Junior Art Director (₹3.5–11 LPA depending on role and experience), with additional paths in freelancing or senior/creative director roles over time.

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Advertising Design Course in Kerala

Ads that convert,
not just look good.

“An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it.” — Bill Bernbach

Advertising design is where creativity meets commercial strategy. At Unlearn Academy, you'll learn to design campaigns that don't just win awards — they win attention, trust, and sales.

This is our most comprehensive foundation programme: 21 weeks / 5 months of structured training led by Akash Asokan (Brand Designer, 7+ years) and Afsana (In-house Designer at Adsomia).

Before you design a single ad, you'll spend 3 weeks mastering tools, advertising law, copyright, and ASCI compliance — because real advertising isn't just about visuals, it's about responsibility.

By graduation, you'll have 40+ portfolio-ready pieces across social, print, digital, OOH, and packaging — all built on professional tools, legal compliance, and strategic design thinking.

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Advertising is persuasion

As David Ogilvy said, "If it doesn't sell, it isn't creative."

Advertising is identity

Every brand lives or dies by how it's seen.

Advertising is career

Kerala's agencies in Trivandrum, Kochi, and Kozhikode are producing campaigns for local and global brands — and they need designers who can deliver.

At a Glance

Unlearn Academy's Advertising Design course in Kerala is a 21-week (5-month) L1 Foundation programme — the academy's most comprehensive design track — covering campaign concepts, ad creatives, ASCI compliance, and AI tools like Firefly and MidJourney, taught at both the Trivandrum (Kazhakootam) and Kadakkal (Kollam) campuses. L1 costs ₹65,000, with EMI available (50% on enrolment, 50% after Month 1). Graduates typically move into roles like Ad Creative Designer, Campaign Designer, or Art Director, earning ₹3.5–11 LPA depending on role and experience, with freelance work (₹4–15 LPA) and Creative Director as a senior outcome (₹12–22 LPA).

Skills You'll Gain

Creativity with commercial strategy.

Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator

Canva (Advanced)

AI Design Tools (Firefly, MidJourney, Ideogram)

ASCI Compliance & advertising law

Brand Identity & logo design

Social Media Ad Design

Print & OOH Advertising

Digital Ads (Google, Meta, Display)

Packaging Design

Campaign Strategy & concept development

Who This Is For

This programme is for anyone who wants to work in the creative side of marketing — producing campaigns that are visually strong and strategically effective. We train:

→ Aspiring advertising creatives
→ Graphic designers specialising in ad production
→ Marketing professionals learning creative execution
→ Agency professionals formalising their skills

Kerala's vibrant advertising sector is growing fast — this course prepares you to join it.

Entry Requirements

Plus Two (Class 12) or equivalent minimum
Personal laptop (8GB RAM minimum)
Commitment to produce real work, not just attend

L2 — Agency Training

After L1, you step into real agency conditions.

Advanced brand identity systems

Complex campaign production across social, print, digital, OOH, and packaging

Real client briefs reviewed via Frame.io

Portfolio curation with agency-standard presentation

Freelancing knowledge: proposals, pricing, client management

Career Paths

Roles you can target

Kerala market data, April 2026

Ad Creative Designer₹3.5–6 LPA

Campaign Designer₹5–9 LPA

Art Director (Junior)₹6–11 LPA

Creative Director₹12–22 LPA

Social Ad Creative Specialist₹4–8 LPA

Freelance Campaign Designer₹4–15 LPA

Outcomes

By the end, you'll be able to:

Design complete brand identity systems

Produce social, print, OOH, digital ads, and packaging

Apply ASCI compliance and advertising law correctly

Graduate with 40+ portfolio-ready pieces

Take on freelance advertising design clients immediately after L1

Fee Structure

Transparent pricing.

EMI available — 50% on enrolment, 50% after Month 1.

L1 Foundation₹65,000

L2 Agency Training₹24,000 – ₹36,000

L3 Specialisation₹20,000 – ₹45,000 (max 10 students)

L4 ConsultantBy invitation only