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Diploma (DMM)/Post Graduate Program in Multimedia (PGPM)

Maharashtra's only government-affiliated PGPM/Dip in Multimedia. One intense year. Two packed semesters. The complete creative pipeline — from design fundamentals to advanced animation, VFX, and AI-driven workflows.

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12
Months duration
2
Semesters of 6 months each
20+
Industry-relevant subjects
100% Lifetime
Lifetime Placement assistance
Eligibility
Any Graduate for PGPM 10th Cleared for DMM
Govt.
Maharashtra Government affiliated — only institute in state

What is Diploma/PGP in Multimedia?

The Diploma (DMM)/Post Graduate Program in Multimedia (PGPM) is a 12-month, industry-intensive qualification designed for graduates who want to pivot into or accelerate careers in design, animation, visual effects, and digital media. Unlike a 3-year degree, the PGPM is built for speed and depth — covering the complete creative and production pipeline in two tightly-structured semesters.

Design ManiaaC is the only Maharashtra Government affiliated college running this program — giving your qualification unique recognition and credibility with employers across India.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, The DMM/PGPM has maximum studio practicals (90%+ of program hours). So part-time course is highly possible either you are pursuing any of education or working in any industry.

Absolutely. The PGPM is designed precisely for graduates from any field — Commerce, Science, Arts, or Engineering — who want to move into the creative industry. The program starts from fundamentals and builds up to advanced professional skills in one focused year.

Yes. AI is integrated throughout the curriculum — from AI-assisted design and generative image tools to AI video production, AI compositing, and AI-driven marketing workflows.

Yes. Any graduate from a recognized university is eligible — including B.Tech, BSc, BCom, BA, and BBA graduates. The program is built to welcome all backgrounds and teach design from first principles.

Semester-Wise Curriculum

Two semesters of skill-focused learning — progressing from multimedia fundamentals to professional creative and digital production techniques.

Computer Graphics
  • 📐
    Elements & Principles of Design
  • 🎨
    Color Theory, Typography & Layout
  • ✂️
    Digital Photo Manipulation & Retouching
  • 🖼
    ️Logo Design, Branding, Poster, Banner & Print Design
  • 🤖
    AI Image Generation & Prompt Design AI
Digital Illustration & Vector Art
  • 🖊
    Vector Drawing & Path Techniques
  • 🧩
    Logo Design & Brand Identity
  • 📦
    Packaging & Brochure Design
  • 📱
    Social Media Graphics & Templates
  • 🎭
    Character Illustration & Mascot Design
🎬 Audio, Video Editing & Photography
  • 📷
    Digital Photography — Composition & Lighting
  • 🎞
    ️Non-Linear Video Editing
  • 🔊
    Audio Editing & Sound Design
  • 🎥
    Short Film & Reel Production
  • 🤖
    AI Video Enhancement & Upscaling AI
▶️ 2D Animation & Motion Graphics
  • 🎭
    12 Principles of Animation
  • 📋
    Storyboarding & Animatics
  • 💫
    Frame-by-Frame & Puppet Animation
  • 🔤
    Kinetic Typography & Infographics
  • 🤖
    AI-Assisted Motion & Interpolation
📦 3D Fundamentals
  • 🧊
    3D Modelling — Objects & Environments
  • 🎨
    Texturing, UV Mapping & Materials
  • 💡
    3D Lighting Setups & Rendering
  • 🔄
    Product Visualisation & Turntables
  • 🤖
    AI Texture Generation AI
🧠 DM Gurukul Beyond Academics
  • 💡️
    Design Thinking & Creative Problem Solving
  • 🗣
    ️Communication Skills & Presentation
  • 🤝
    Team Projects & Collaborative Sprints
  • 📋️
    Portfolio Planning & Career Vision
  • 🌱
    Personal Branding for Creatives
  • Freelancing, Pricing & Business of Design

🖥️ UI/UX & Web Design
  • 📐
    User Interface Design Principles
  • 🗺
    ️Wireframing, User Flows & Prototyping
  • 🌐
    Responsive Web Layout & Design Systems
  • 📱
    Mobile App UI Design
  • 🤖
    AI-Assisted UI Prototyping AI
🌊 Advanced 3D Animation & VFX
  • 🏃
    3D Character Animation — Cycles & Acting
  • 🦴
    Rigging & Skinning Fundamentals
  • ✂️
    Rotoscopy, Paint & Clean Plate Work
  • 🔗
    Node-Based Compositing & CGI Integration
  • 🤖
    AI Compositing & Depth Estimation AI
📈 Digital Marketing & Content Creation
  • 📊
    Digital Marketing Fundamentals & Strategy
  • 📸
    Social Media Content Productiong
  • 🎙
    ️Podcast, Reel & Short-Form Video
  • 🔍
    SEO Basics for Creative Professionals
  • 🤖
    AI Content Tools & Campaign Planning AI
💫 Advanced Motion Graphics & Broadcast
  • 📺
    Broadcast Design & Packaging
  • 🎵
    Music Video & Title Sequence Design
  • 📡
    3D Motion Graphics & Visual Identity
  • 🔥
    Particle Systems & Dynamic Simulations
  • 🤖
    Generative Motion & AI Visual Effects AI

One year. The complete creative industry skill set.

Every discipline a modern multimedia professional needs — and the AI fluency that makes you future-proof.

🎨
Graphic Design & Visual Communication
Brand identity, print design, digital layouts, social media graphics, and the design thinking behind compelling visual communication.
▶️
2D Animation & Motion Graphics
Character animation, explainer videos, kinetic typography, broadcast design, and frame-by-frame storytelling.
📦
3D Modelling, Texturing & Rendering
Product visualisation, environment modelling, physically-based rendering, and cinematic lighting across both hard and organic surfaces.
🎬
Visual Effects & Compositing
Rotoscopy, paint fixes, green screen keying, camera tracking, and CGI-to-live integration using node-based compositing pipelines.
🖥
️UI/UX & Digital Product Design
User research, wireframing, high-fidelity interface design, prototyping, and mobile-first design systems for apps and websites.
🤖
AI-Integrated Creative Workflows
Generative AI for design and video, AI-assisted compositing, prompt engineering, AI content tools, and automating creative production.
DM Gurukul
गुरुकुल — Where the Teacher Lives

The ancient Gurukul system was never just about subject knowledge. Students lived alongside their Guru, absorbing life skills, wisdom, and character alongside their craft. At Design ManiaaC, we’ve reimagined this philosophy for the modern creative professional.

"We don’t just teach mutimedia animation — we shape designers who can think spatially, lead projects, build trust with clients, and create spaces that genuinely change how people experience their lives."

In a world where technical skills are commoditised, what separates great mutimedia animation from average ones is how they think, empathise with clients, and make confident design decisions under real-world pressure. Our Gurukul curriculum layers three pillars — Creative Thinking, Skill Building, and Human Growth — into every semester, not as extras, but as essentials.

Batch Size
Limited
Gurukul Sessions
Every Semester
Approach
Mentor-Led
Beyond Academics
Always
01
🧠

Creative Thinking

We train the mind before the hands. Through structured ideation sessions, spatial problem-solving challenges, and client brief interpretation exercises, students learn to decode what a client actually needs — not just what they say they want — and translate that into compelling, liveable design.

Design Thinking Moodboard Development Spatial Ideation Client Empathy Concept Narrative
02

Skill Development

Beyond technical tools, we build the professional skills studios and clients actually value — specification writing, vendor negotiation, site supervision, budget management, client presentation, and the ability to defend and iterate on your design decisions with confidence and clarity.

Client Communication Specification Writing Site Management Budget Planning Design Presentation
03
🤝

Team Building

Interior design is a deeply collaborative profession. Every real project involves architects, structural engineers, MEP consultants, contractors, vendors, and clients working as one. We simulate this reality through collaborative studio projects, cross-discipline critiques, and real stakeholder presentation exercises built into every semester.

Studio Collaboration Critique Circles Client Presentations Leadership Rotation Site Culture

Why We Keep Batches Small

A large classroom cannot deliver a Gurukul experience. With a limited intake every batch, each student receives direct mentorship, personalised project feedback, and genuine attention from faculty — not just a seat in a lecture hall.

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20
Students per batch
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Jobs after PGPM in Multimedia

Graduates step into varied creative roles across agencies, studios, startups, and production houses — in India and globally. One Multimedia Artist can apply in 84+ different sectors / industries.

  • Graphic Designer
  • Digital Illustrator
  • Social Media Designer
  • UI/UX Designer
  • Web Designer
  • Content Creator
  • 2D Animator
  • Motion Graphics Artist
  • 3D Generalist
  • 3D Modeller
  • VFX Compositor
  • Roto & Paint Artist
  • Broadcast Designer
  • Video Editor
  • Digital Marketing Executive
  • Creative Strategist
  • Brand Visual Consultant
  • Multimedia Producer
  • Freelance Creative Director

Built different. Designed for the industry.

Not just a college — a creative studio where real projects are made and real careers begin.

20
Students Per Batch
Intentionally limited intake for deep mentorship and Gurukul-style personal attention.
100%
Lifetime Placement Support
Dedicated placement cell, portfolio reviews, and industry networking events.
Gurukul Pillars
Creative Thinking, Skill Development & Team Building — woven into every semester.

Eligibility & Requirements

Straightforward entry criteria — no prior art background needed.

  • Educational Qualification

    Any Graduate for PGPM 10th Cleared for DMM

  • Minimum Marks

    45% aggregate in 10th and Graduation (40% for reserved categories)

  • Age Criteria

    Minimum 17 years at time of admission

  • No Prior Experience Required

    All tools and techniques are taught from scratch

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Everything you need to know

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Yes, The DMM/PGPM has maximum studio practicals (90%+ of program hours). So part-time course is highly possible either you are pursuing any of education or working in any industry.

Absolutely. The PGPM is designed precisely for graduates from any field — Commerce, Science, Arts, or Engineering — who want to move into the creative industry. The program starts from fundamentals and builds up to advanced professional skills in one focused year.

Yes. AI is integrated throughout the curriculum — from AI-assisted design and generative image tools to AI video production, AI compositing, and AI-driven marketing workflows.

Yes. Any graduate from a recognized university is eligible — including B.Tech, BSc, BCom, BA, and BBA graduates. The program is built to welcome all backgrounds and teach design from first principles.

We assist students in finding nearby PG accommodation and student housing. Our admissions team shares a curated list of verified options near the campus upon enrollment.

Design ManiaaC covers portfolio readiness, show reels preparation, mock interviews, and industry-facing showcases. Design ManiaaC commits lifetime placement assistance. We have tie-ups with 500+ companies and provide placement opportunities all 12 months of the year.

Not mandatory. Drawing helps, but many tools and techniques are taught from basics.
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