Course Overview:
Bachelor of Graphic Design (B.GD) is an undergraduate course focused on visual communication through typography, photography, and illustration. The program hones the creative and technical skills necessary for a career in various fields, such as advertising, branding, UI/UX design, and digital media.
Duration:
The course duration is typically 3 years, divided into 6 semesters.
Syllabus:
Semester 1:
Introduction to Graphic Design
Design Principles & Visual Elements
Fundamentals of Drawing and Sketching
Typography Basics
Digital Imaging and Photo Editing
History of Graphic Design
Communication Skills
Semester 2:
Advanced Typography
Illustration Techniques
Digital Design Tools (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Color Theory and Application
Layout Design and Composition
Graphic Design in Advertising
Professional Practice in Design
Semester 3:
Web Design Principles
Motion Graphics & Animation Basics
Branding & Identity Design
Information Design and Infographics
Packaging Design
Photography for Designers
Interactive Media Design
Semester 4:
User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design
Advanced Web Design
Digital Storytelling
Print Media Design
Illustration for Digital Media
3D Design Fundamentals
Industry Internship/Project
Semester 5:
Advanced Motion Graphics
Design Thinking and Problem Solving
Editorial Design
Environmental Graphic Design
Visual Effects (VFX)
Corporate Identity and Branding
Social Media Marketing and Design
Semester 6:
Portfolio Development
Capstone Design Project
Advanced Interaction Design
Exhibit Design
Entrepreneurship and Freelancing in Design
Final Project and Viva
Industry Internship/Placement
Average Fees:
The average course fee for a Bachelor’s in Graphic Design ranges from INR 1,50,000 to 4,00,000 per year, depending on the institution.
Exams to Attend:
The admission process for Bachelor of Graphic Design programs generally includes the following entrance exams:
NID Entrance Exam (National Institute of Design)
CEED (Common Entrance Examination for Design)
AIEED (All India Entrance Exam for Design)
UCEED (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design)
Pearl Academy Entrance Exam
Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED)
NIFT Entrance Exam (for Fashion and Design-related courses)
Top 10 Graphic Design Institutions in India:
National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad
MIT Institute of Design, Pune
Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune
Srishti School of Art, Design, and Technology, Bangalore
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Delhi
Pearl Academy, Delhi
Indian Institute of Art and Design (IIAD), New Delhi
DSK International School of Design, Pune
MAEER's MIT Institute of Design, Pune
Amity School of Fine Arts, Noida
Top 10 Graphic Design Institutions in Kerala:
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Kannur
Kerala State Institute of Design, Kollam
INIFD (Inter National Institute of Fashion Design), Kochi
Vidya Academy of Science and Technology, Thrissur
Cindrebay School of Design, Kochi
Vismayam College of Art and Media, Kozhikode
Kerala Institute of Design and Media, Thiruvananthapuram
Dream Zone School of Creative Studies, Kozhikode
Kerala Academy of Digital Arts, Kochi
IDeA World Design College, Trivandrum