Abstract

This study examines the multidimensional effects of online learning on the academic performance of students enrolled in the Graphic Design program at Van Hien University during the Covid-19 pandemic and the post-pandemic period. Drawing on survey data, interviews, and analysis from more than 500 students across cohorts from 2019 to 2025, the findings reveal that online learning provides considerable flexibility, improved accessibility to learning materials, and enhanced self-study skills. However, it simultaneously results in reduced hands-on practice, weakened pedagogical interaction, and challenges related to motivation. Notable advantages include time and cost savings, as well as the ability to review recorded lectures, while key limitations involve insufficient direct practice with specialized design software, unstable internet connectivity, and decreased learner engagement.

Keywords: Academic performance, Graphic Design, online learning, students, Van Hien University.