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B.Des is an undergraduate degree course that is majorly taken in the field of design. Graphics and UX design is a four-year program offered under the Bachelor of Design where students are trained on graphics, visual communication and UX design. This is a four-year full-time course offering detailed coursework in design fundamentals, typography, colors, digital graphics, printing, information architecture, user analysis, interface design, and utility software such as Adobe Illustrator. Students learn the conceptual and practical knowledge and technical know-how to become a graphic designer, UX/UI designer, web app designer, art director or visualizer in design studios, IT companies, ad agencies, publishing houses.
The entrance examinations accepted for Bachelor of Design program include NID (CEED), UCEED conducted by IITs, NIFT and/or college or university level test or marks in qualifying examination (class XII). Several institutes also have other ways of measuring creativity such as portfolio presentation round, personal interview etc in combination with entrance test scores for final admission. The eligibility criterion is often known as passing Class 12 in any group with minimum marks cut off.
| Highlight | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Bachelor of Design (Graphics and UX Design) |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Eligibility | 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board, minimum 50% marks, any stream |
| Top Colleges | National Institute of Design (NID), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology, Symbiosis Institute of Design, MIT Institute of Design |
| Entrance Exam | UCEED, NID DAT, MITID DAT, Symbiosis Entrance Exam for Design (SEED) |
1. Minimum 10+2 pass in any recognized Board in any stream Science Commerce & Arts with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
2. Should have passed 10+2 examination with minimum percentage and should have appeared/ should have cleared National / State level entrance exam like UCEED, NID DAT, NIFT.
3. Candidates who have passed 10+2 exam can also apply for this form in a provisional manner on the condition that they fulfill the above-given criteria.
4. The age requirement for admission is also not fixed for this course and anyone can apply for it.
5. Possibility of qualification of a situation test/interview round to be conducted by the institute for candidates.
6. As part of the selection process for candidates, skills in creativity and design/arts portfolio are some of the factors taken into consideration.
| Specialization | Job Titles | Average Salary (₹ LPA) |
|---|---|---|
| Graphic Design | Graphic Designer, Brand Designer, Publication Designer, UI/UX Designer (Graphics focused) | 3-8 |
| User Experience (UX) Design | UX Designer, User Researcher, UI/UX Designer (UX focused), Information Architect | 4-10 |
| Motion Graphics | Motion Graphics Designer, Animator, Multimedia Designer (motion focus) | 4-9 |
| Interaction Design | Interaction Designer, UI/UX Designer (Interaction focus), User Interface (UI) Designer | 5-11 |
| Visual Communication Design | Visual Communication Designer, Information Designer, Web Designer (visuals focused) | 4-8 |
