Course Overview

Explore Communication Design through visual storytelling, typography, and multimedia. Learn to craft compelling messages using design principles, digital tools, and user-centered strategies. Ideal for aspiring designers and communicators seeking to enhance visual communication skills.

Course Duration:

• B.Des / B.Sc / B.A: 3-4 years (typically 6-8 semesters)

• Diploma: 1-2 years depending on the institution

Average Fees:

• Bachelor’s Degree: INR 2,50,000 to INR 10,00,000 for the complete course, depending on the institution.

• Diploma: INR 50,000 to INR 2,00,000 for the complete course.

Exams to Attend:

• Most institutions require candidates to pass entrance exams, including:

• NID Entrance Exam (National Institute of Design)

• CEED (Common Entrance Examination for Design)

• UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design)

• AIEED (All India Entrance Examination for Design)

• NIFT Entrance Exam

• Institutional-specific exams

Syllabus (Semester-wise)

Semester 1:

• Introduction to Communication Design

• Design Fundamentals and Principles

• Drawing and Illustration Techniques

• Typography and Letterform Design

• Visual Communication Basics

• Digital Design Tools

Semester 2:

• Graphic Design Concepts

• Color Theory and Application

• Photography for Communication Design

• Digital Imaging and Editing

• Design Software (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

• History of Communication Design

Semester 3:

• Advanced Graphic Design Techniques

• Print Media Design

• Information Design and Data Visualization

• User Interface (UI) Design Basics

• Branding and Identity Design

• Motion Graphics and Animation

Semester 4:

• Web Design and Development

• Interactive Media Design

• Advertising Design and Campaign Development

• Packaging Design

• Human-Centered Design

• Design Research and Methodology

Semester 5:

• Advanced UI/UX Design

• Social Media Design Strategies

• Design for Digital Media

• Environmental and Spatial Graphics

• Typography in Motion

• Industry Internship / Project Work

Semester 6:

• Strategic Communication Design

• Digital Marketing and Communication

• Media and Communication Theory

• User Experience (UX) Research

• Portfolio Development and Presentation

• Final Design Project / Thesis

Semester 7 (if applicable):

• Advanced Interaction Design

• Communication Design for Emerging Technologies (AR/VR)

• Design Thinking and Innovation

• Communication Design for Public Spaces

• Capstone Project Development

• Industry Internship

Semester 8 (if applicable):

• Comprehensive Design Studio

• Advanced Media Strategy

• Design Management and Entrepreneurship

• Global Trends in Communication Design

• Final Internship and Portfolio Completion

Top 10 Ranking Institutions for Communication Design in India (Combined)

1. National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad

2. Industrial Design Centre (IDC), IIT Bombay

3. Srishti Institute of Art, Design, and Technology, Bangalore

4. MIT Institute of Design, Pune

5. Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune

6. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Delhi

7. Pearl Academy, Delhi

8. Unitedworld Institute of Design (UID), Ahmedabad

9. Lovely Professional University (LPU), Punjab

10. Vogue Institute of Fashion Technology, Bangalore

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Communication Design

1. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kannur

2. College of Fine Arts, Thiruvananthapuram

3. JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Kochi

4. Toc H Institute of Science and Technology (TIST), Ernakulam

5. Amity School of Fashion Technology, Kochi

6. Assumption College, Changanassery

7. St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam

8. Asian School of Fashion, Kochi

9. Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam

10. MES College of Engineering, Kuttipuram