A Web Designer is responsible for making websites interactive, dynamic, attractive while providing access to the customers to their desired information. A Web Designer is responsible for creating the design and layout of a website or web pages. Web Designers can work on a brand new website or update an already existing site.
Personal Competencies
You are good with computers
You pay attention to details while working
You like to have clear instructions to follow
You like to work in a team
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree in Arts (B.A.)/Science (B.Sc.) in Multimedia and Web Design followed by Master’s degree in Arts (M.A.)/Science (M.Sc.) in E-commerce and Web Design
OR Complete Bachelor’s degree in any subject of your choice and then complete PG Diploma in Web Design
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Science/Multimedia Design. This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. Government College, Rajahmundry 2. Amardeep Singh Shergill Memorial College, Mukandpur 3. Government Polytechnic, Ghaziabad 4. Government Polytechnic, Lucknow 5. Institute of Computer Science, Ujjain 6. National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Kolkata 7. National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology, Kolkata 8. National Institute of Design, Mumbai
Private Institutes (Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying) 1. De Paul Institute of Science and Technology, Kerala 2. DKTE Society's Textile and Engineering Institute, Maharashtra 3. Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar 4. International Academy of Computer Graphics, Hyderabad 5. ICAT Design and Media College, Hyderabad 6. Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar 7. 7 Star Academy, Kolkata 8. Asian Educational Institute, Patiala
*NPTEL - National Programme on 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 19,000 - 2,50,000*.
*(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: Software Companies, IT Consultancies, Specialist Web Design Companies, Large Corporate Organisations, and in any organisation that uses Computer Systems
Entrepreneurship: You can also start your own web designing company offering your services to clients
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
Expected Growth Path
Trainee → Web Designer → Senior Web Designer
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Web Designer ranges between INR 10,000 - 62,416* per month.
Chris Coyier a front end web developer and web designer as well as the co-founder of CodePen which is an online community for testing and showcasing user-created HTML, CSS and JavaScript code snippets. Chris graduated from the University of Wisconsin, graduating in Graphic Design. He now co-hosts a web development podcast known as ShopTalk.*
Web Designer
NCS Code: 2166.0300 | DS0061. Complete 10 + 2 in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree in Arts (B.A.)/Science (B.Sc.) in Multimedia and Web Design followed by Master’s degree in Arts (M.A.)/Science (M.Sc.) in E-commerce and Web Design
OR Complete Bachelor’s degree in any subject of your choice and then complete PG Diploma in Web Design
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Science/Multimedia Design.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. Government College, Rajahmundry
2. Amardeep Singh Shergill Memorial College, Mukandpur
3. Government Polytechnic, Ghaziabad
4. Government Polytechnic, Lucknow
5. Institute of Computer Science, Ujjain
6. National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Kolkata
7. National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology, Kolkata
8. National Institute of Design, Mumbai
Private Institutes
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. De Paul Institute of Science and Technology, Kerala
2. DKTE Society's Textile and Engineering Institute, Maharashtra
3. Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar
4. International Academy of Computer Graphics, Hyderabad
5. ICAT Design and Media College, Hyderabad
6. Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar
7. 7 Star Academy, Kolkata
8. Asian Educational Institute, Patiala
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 - course on HTML https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/aic20_sp11/preview
• Udemy - https://www.udemy.com/courses/design/web-design/
*NPTEL - National Programme on 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 19,000 - 2,50,000*.
*(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: Software Companies, IT Consultancies, Specialist Web Design Companies, Large Corporate Organisations, and in any organisation that uses Computer Systems
Entrepreneurship: You can also start your own web designing company offering your services to clients
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
Trainee → Web Designer → Senior Web Designer
The approx. salary of a Web Designer ranges between INR 10,000 - 62,416* per month.
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Web_Designer/Salary
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Chris Coyier a front end web developer and web designer as well as the co-founder of CodePen which is an online community for testing and showcasing user-created HTML, CSS and JavaScript code snippets. Chris graduated from the University of Wisconsin, graduating in Graphic Design. He now co-hosts a web development podcast known as ShopTalk.*
Source: https://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/names-every-designer-should-know-11135423
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains.
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