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The Bachelor of Design (B.Des) {Lateral} is a 4-year design-based undergraduate program specifically designed for those candidates who have their diploma in design, fashion or applied arts. The B.Des {Lateral} option has been designed in a way that means diploma holders can join IDC in second year of the four-year B.Des program. The program takes a span of 3 years where students learn more specifically on the advanced concepts of the various areas of specialization such as the industrial design, fashion designing, graphics designing.
The entrance exams accepted for admission to B.Des {Lateral} are NID DAT Prelims, UCEED, NIFT Entrance Exam CEED, Pearl Academy Entrance Exam. Those candidates had to secure at least 50 % aggregate marks or Equivalent CGPA in any Diploma course from any recognized board or university. While passing any one of these design entrance tests, the candidates need to complete other rounds such as portfolio analysis, personal interview.
| Highlights | Description |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Bachelor of Design (Lateral Entry) |
| Duration | Typically 2-3 years (fast-track program) |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Eligibility | Diploma in Design (related field) or equivalent qualification with a minimum GPA |
| Top Colleges (India) | National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), School of Fashion Technology (SFT), Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID), Lovely Professional University (LPU) |
1. The applicant must possess a 3 years Diploma in Design or any similar examination passed from any University or any other recognized institution with not less than 50% marks in aggregate.
2. Students have to pass 10+2+3 pattern of education and Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics should be their subjects at 10+2 level.
3. Students, who have passed 2 years diploma, can apply after the completion of one year gap qualification program of the relevant design specialization.
4. As per the government rule, 5% weight-age will be given to the candidates who are applying under the reserved categories on the aggregate percentage criteria.
5. The students should pass the entrance test held by the institutes with the minimum passing marks and then group discussion and interviews.
6. This is due to the fact that students who passed their UCEED/NID entrance exam can join through lateral entry based on their scorecard no more entrance exam is required.
| Syllabus | Detail |
|---|---|
| Design Fundamentals | Color Theory, Typography, Composition, Visual Hierarchy |
| Design Principles | Balance, Contrast, Emphasis, Movement, Pattern, Unity |
| Design Methods | Research, Analysis, Concept Development, Prototyping, Testing |
| Design Tools | Sketching, Drawing, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), 3D Modeling |
| Materials and Processes | Textiles, Metals, Woods, Plastics, Ceramics, Glass |
| Design History | Ancient Civilizations, Industrial Revolution, Modernism, Contemporary Design |
| Design Studio | Project-based learning, Design Briefs, Concept Development, Prototyping, Presentation |
| Communication Design | Graphic Design, Visual Identity, Branding, Advertising, Packaging |
| Interaction Design | Human-Computer Interaction, User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), Web Design |
| Product Design | Product Development, Materials, Manufacturing, Ergonomics, Sustainability |
| Interior Design | Space Planning, Lighting, Furniture, Materials, Color Scheme |
| Fashion Design | Fashion Illustration, Pattern Making, Garment Construction, Textile Science |
| Specialization | Job Title | Average Annual Salary (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Product Design | Product Designer | ₹ 4,00,000 - ₹ 6,00,000 |
| Graphic Design | Graphic Designer | ₹ 3,50,000 - ₹ 5,50,000 |
| User Interface (UI) / User Experience (UX) Design | UI/UX Designer | ₹ 4,20,000 - ₹ 6,20,000 |
| Fashion Design | Fashion Designer (may require additional experience for senior positions) | ₹ 3,20,000 - ₹ 5,00,000 |
| Animation Design | Animator | ₹ 3,80,000 - ₹ 5,80,000 |
| Interior Design | Interior Designer (may require additional training/certification) | ₹ 3,50,000 - ₹ 5,20,000 |
| Game Design | Game Designer (may require additional experience/portfolio) | ₹ 4,00,000 - ₹ 6,00,000 |
