A Graphics Designer creates visual content or graphics to communicate messages with the help of advanced computer software. A Graphics Designer creates the graphics primarily for published, printed, or electronic media, such as brochures and advertising.
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 (B.Des.) in Graphic Design/Web Design and any similar discipline
OR Complete Bachelor’s degree (B.Des.) in Graphic Design/Web Design and any similar discipline, followed by Master’s degree (M.Des.) in the same
OR Complete a Bachelor’s degree (B.Des.) in any discipline, followed by a PG Diploma in Graphic Design
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. National Institute of Design Ahmedabad 2. Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, Malappuram 3. Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad 4. Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune 5. RISU Jaipur 6. Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, Malappuram, Kerala 7. Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad
Private Institutes (Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying) 1. International School of Design, Pune 2. Unitedworld Institute of Design, Ahmedabad 3. Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune 4. Apeejay Stya University, Sohna 5. Arch Academy of Design, Jaipur 6. Auro University, Surat 7. DY Patil International University, Akurdi 8. DY Patil University, 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 30,000 - 19,41,000*.
*(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: Publishing Houses, Television Industry, Design Group Centres, Advertising Industry, Game Developing Companies, E-Commerce, News & Magazines, Packaging Industries, Multimedia Companies, etc.
Entrepreneurship: You can also set up a private designing company where you will cater to your client's needs
Work Environment: You will typically work 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
Sujata Keshavan is an Indian Graphic Designer who is also the co-founder of Ray and Keshavan, a brand design firm based in India. Keshavan graduated from the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad in 1984 and then pursued a Master of Fine Arts in graphic design from the School of Art, Yale University. In 2016, Keshavan co-founded Varana Design Ltd., an artisanal luxury fashion brand, with entrepreneurs Ravi Prasad and Meeta Malhotra.*
Graphics Designer
NCS Code: NA | DS0041. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree (B.Des.) in Graphic Design/Web Design and any similar discipline
OR Complete Bachelor’s degree (B.Des.) in Graphic Design/Web Design and any similar discipline, followed by Master’s degree (M.Des.) in the same
OR Complete a Bachelor’s degree (B.Des.) in any discipline, followed by a PG Diploma in Graphic Design
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. National Institute of Design Ahmedabad
2. Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, Malappuram
3. Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad
4. Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune
5. RISU Jaipur
6. Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, Malappuram, Kerala
7. Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad
Private Institutes
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. International School of Design, Pune
2. Unitedworld Institute of Design, Ahmedabad
3. Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune
4. Apeejay Stya University, Sohna
5. Arch Academy of Design, Jaipur
6. Auro University, Surat
7. DY Patil International University, Akurdi
8. DY Patil University, Pune
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
Online courses
• NPTEL* Swayam - course on Graphics and animation development https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/ntr20_ed15/preview
•Udemy - https://www.udemy.com/courses/design/graphic-design-and-illustration/
*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 30,000 - 19,41,000*.
*(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: Publishing Houses, Television Industry, Design Group Centres, Advertising Industry, Game Developing Companies, E-Commerce, News & Magazines, Packaging Industries, Multimedia Companies, etc.
Entrepreneurship: You can also set up a private designing company where you will cater to your client's needs
Work Environment: You will typically work 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
Junior Designer → Graphics Designer → Senior Graphics Designer
The approx. salary of a Graphics Designer ranges between INR 12,083 - 54,584* per month.
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Graphic_Designer/Salary
*The figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Sujata Keshavan is an Indian Graphic Designer who is also the co-founder of Ray and Keshavan, a brand design firm based in India. Keshavan graduated from the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad in 1984 and then pursued a Master of Fine Arts in graphic design from the School of Art, Yale University. In 2016, Keshavan co-founded Varana Design Ltd., an artisanal luxury fashion brand, with entrepreneurs Ravi Prasad and Meeta Malhotra.*
Source: https://design.careers360.com/articles/most-popular-indian-graphic-designers
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains.
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