A Visual Communication Designer is a professional who uses visual elements to deliver information to an audience. Visual Communication Designers often oversee promotional campaigns, and try to attract new consumers or spread awareness about a topic through their work.
Personal Competencies
You are interested in artistic occupations
You are good with computers
You are comfortable working with teams
You like to pay attention to details while working
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree in Design (B.Des.) in Visual Communication Design, followed by Master's degree (M.Des.) in the same discipline
OR
Complete Bachelor’s degree (B.Des.) in any discipline followed by PG Diploma in Visual Communication
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Design. This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University, Shimla 2. Central Institute of Technology, Kokrajhar 3. Industrial Design Centre, IIT Bombay 4. National Institute of Design, Assam 5. National Institute of Design, Madhya Pradesh 6. National Institute of Design, Haryana 7. National Institute of Design, Andhra Pradesh 8. Kerala State Institute of Design, Kollam
Private Institutes (Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying) 1. Chitkara University, Patiala 2. Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Design, Gandhinagar 3. D J Academy of Design, Coimbatore 4. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai 5. Indian Institute of Art and Design, New Delhi 6. Indian Institute of Crafts and Design, Jaipur 7. Nirma University, Ahmedabad 8. Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune
*NPTEL - National Programme in Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio - video form.
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 40,000 - 19,46,000*.
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes* • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Advertising Agencies, Web Design Firms, Publishing Houses, Marketing Departments, etc.
Entrepreneurship: You can set up your own consulting firm
Work Environment: The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Expected Growth Path
Trainee/Assistant Visual Communication Designer → Visual Communication Designer → Senior Visual Communication Designer
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Visual Communication Designer ranges between INR 20,100 - 84,000* per month.
Akshar Pathak is an artist and a graphic designer, as well as a visual communication designer who makes Bollywood films posters. His posters have been extensively recognized in the digital world and featured in more than 90 magazines and newspapers. Akshar is an alumnus of NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology) and has completed his B.Des. in the field of Fashion and Lifestyle Accessory. He is known for his work in logo making and his creation of minimal Bollywood pictures.*
Visual Communication Designer
NCS Code: NA | DS0131. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree in Design (B.Des.) in Visual Communication Design, followed by Master's degree (M.Des.) in the same discipline
OR
Complete Bachelor’s degree (B.Des.) in any discipline followed by PG Diploma in Visual Communication
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Design.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University, Shimla
2. Central Institute of Technology, Kokrajhar
3. Industrial Design Centre, IIT Bombay
4. National Institute of Design, Assam
5. National Institute of Design, Madhya Pradesh
6. National Institute of Design, Haryana
7. National Institute of Design, Andhra Pradesh
8. Kerala State Institute of Design, Kollam
Private Institutes
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Chitkara University, Patiala
2. Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Design, Gandhinagar
3. D J Academy of Design, Coimbatore
4. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai
5. Indian Institute of Art and Design, New Delhi
6. Indian Institute of Crafts and Design, Jaipur
7. Nirma University, Ahmedabad
8. Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
Distance Learning Institute
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Online Courses
• NPTEL* Swayam - https://nptel.ac.in/courses/124107002
• Udemy - https://www.udemy.com/course/design-theory-the-basics-of-visual-design/
*NPTEL - National Programme in Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio - video form.
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 40,000 - 19,46,000*.
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Advertising Agencies, Web Design Firms, Publishing Houses, Marketing Departments, etc.
Entrepreneurship: You can set up your own consulting firm
Work Environment: The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Trainee/Assistant Visual Communication Designer → Visual Communication Designer → Senior Visual Communication Designer
The approx. salary of a Visual Communication Designer ranges between INR 20,100 - 84,000* per month.
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Visual_Designer/Salary
*The figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Akshar Pathak is an artist and a graphic designer, as well as a visual communication designer who makes Bollywood films posters. His posters have been extensively recognized in the digital world and featured in more than 90 magazines and newspapers. Akshar is an alumnus of NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology) and has completed his B.Des. in the field of Fashion and Lifestyle Accessory. He is known for his work in logo making and his creation of minimal Bollywood pictures.*
Source: https://www.admecindia.co.in/graphic-design/10-most-popular-indian-graphic-artists/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains.
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