Why choose Communication design in IMS-DIA ?
COURSE OVERVIEW
○Emphasis on entrepreneurial development with business,technical,and aesthetic understanding.
○B.Des Communication Design: A four-year, fully recognized Undergraduate degree.
○Specializations in Graphic Design, Films, and Animation with VFX, AR/VR, and Game Design or UI/UX. Learning Outcomes and Semester Points.
○The four-year program will begin with a Foundation year in which the students will learn all the basics of Design, with a special focus on their own domain.
○In their second and third year, the students will be taught the various domains that come under Communication Design, including Photography.
○Graphic Design, Film Making, Animation, UI/UX, etc. They will also be given opportunities to work on live /industry projects, internships, foreign exchange programs, etc.
○In their final year, the students will focus on a graduation project, which could be in their area of specialization, which will be exhibited in the graduation show.
Courses Offered
Communication Design
Sr No | Course | Awards | Duration | Eligibility |
1 | B.Des. Communication Design | CCSU Degree – IMS DIA | 4 years | 10 + 2 |
COURSE OVERVIEW
It is one of the most booming industries today with continuous content requirements in the Advertising, Media, and Digital Domain. A student who undergoes the four-year B.Des in Communication Design can opt to specialize in one of the four verticals, i.e. Graphic Design and Advertising, Films, Animation, VFX, UI/UX Design, AR/VR, and Game Design. Job opportunities include – Graphic Designer, Copywriter, Creative Director, Animation Artist, Film Director, VFX specialist, UI/UX Designer, Digital Content Creator, Game Designer and many more.
Short term courses
1. DIGITAL MARKETING
COURSE OVERVIEW
➢Social Media Marketing Search
➢Engine Optimization (SEO)
➢Google Ads Fundamentals
➢Email Marketing
KEY STRENGHTS
➢Personalized Coaching
➢Industry Connect / Visits
➢Design and Business Strategy
➢Brand Development
DURATION
➢6 Months
ELIGIBILITY
➢12TH pass
2. UI/UX
COURSE OVERVIEW
➢UI/UX design focuses on creating a seamless and enjoyable experience for users by considering their needs and preferences. If you are interested in pursuing a career in UI/UX design or want to enhance your skills in this field, taking a UI/UX course can be highly beneficial..
➢The UI/UX course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and techniques involved in creating outstanding user interfaces and experiences. The course covers various aspects of UI/UX design, including user research, wire-framing, prototyping, visual design, and usability testing.
KEY STRENGHTS
➢Experience on Wireframe and Prototype development
➢Industry Connect / Visits
➢Design and Business Strategy
➢Experienced Faculty
DURATION
➢6 Months
ELIGIBILITY
➢12THpass
3. DIGITAL FILM DESIGN
COURSE OVERVIEW
➢The modules will be:
a) Direction and Script Writing.
b) Camera and Lighting.
c) Editing and Sound Design.
d) VFX and Animation.
➢This course will run as four consequent modules of three months each. The student can choose between the option of completing one three month module and getting the certificate or proceeding to the next module. If the student completes all 4 modules, they will be awarded a one year diploma in Digital Film Design.
KEY STRENGHTS
➢Personalized Coaching
➢Industry Connect / Visits
➢Design and Business Strategy
➢Brand Development
➢Independent Filmmaker
DURATION
➢9 Months
ELIGIBILITY
➢12TH pass
B.Des. (Communication Design) - Course Structure
Year 1 ( Sem - 1 & 2 )
➢The four year programme will begin with a common Foundation year in which the students will learn all the basics of Design , with a special focus on their own domain.
Year 2 ( Sem-3 & 4 )
➢The students will be taught the various
domains that come under Communication Design, including Photography,
Graphic Design, Film Making , Animation, UI/UX , etc.
➢They will also be
given opportunities to work on live /industry projects, internships , foreign
exchange programs etc.
Year 3 ( Sem - 5 & 6 )
➢In the 5th semester students will begin to work on advance skills by combining the knowledge gained from different domains earlier.
➢They will also start working on independent and industry based projects which will be based in their specializations..
Year 3 ( Sem - 7 and 8 )
➢In their final year, the students will focus on a major graduation project, which could be in their area of specialization which will be exhibited in the Graduation show.
Future Career Opportunities
Industry Collaborations
ADI
The Association of Designers of India and IMS-DIA's partnership will benefit Fashion design students by offering them access to an exclusive network of individuals interested in the Indian design scene and by fostering a meaningful connection between design professionals and business.
WDO
As a strategic partner, IMS DIA engages with WDO to become an official member of its worldwide designer's learning community and to participate in World Design Capital®, World Design Talks, World Industrial Design Day, World Design Impact Prize (TM), and Interdesign®.
IFFTI
IMS-DIA is part of a global network of International Fashion and Textile Institutes, and our students and faculty have a meaningful voice among a diverse range of Institutions from around the world (currently 55 institutions from 23 countries), providing an opportunity to share knowledge and intercultural understanding to inform, develop, shape, and direct the fashion and textile curricula and research agenda.
KDCI
Provides opportunities to DIA Students to participate in various activities, projects and Internship opportunities to promote Khadi on national and international level.
FDCI
Provides opportunities to DIA Students to participate in various activities, projects and Internship opportunities to promote Khadi on national and international level.
Course Highlights
Industry- Academics Partnership
The Communication design student has the opportunity to learn and hone their design skills while working on modules that are set in a hybrid model of practical - industrial -classroom situations through projects with prestigious brands/partners like Adobe, Zee, Wonder Dynamics, Aditya Birla, Nida Mehmood, Shilpi Gupta, Surkhab, Pankaj and Nidhi, Shoppers Stop, and many more.
International Competitions part of the program learning
During the course of their undergraduate studies over the course of 4 years, all Communication design students participate in 2 international competitions. The two contests are in sync with the program's learning objectives, subtly woven into the curriculum to expose students to design competitions.
Internship
DIA students must perform a four-months internship as part of their curriculum. Through their selection of internships at leading design firms, students have the chance to learn about various facets of the Indian Interior design industry. The internship gives them practical experience, develops their professional network, and gives them exposure to portfolio presentations. Each student receives guidance from a DIA faculty mentor who ensures that their learning goals are reached.
Blend of AI and Sustainability
The right fusion of technological and empathetic skills is a key component of the B.Des in Interior design. The curriculum gives students the chance to learn about the most recent advancements in AI, AR, and VR, which will help them create future ready Interiors and tackle major design issues. To equip students with cutting-edge design abilities, AI in design is being introduced at the foundational level.
70% Practical Curriculum
With 70% practical exposure, the B.Des in Interior design curriculum is the most advanced curriculum for learning and fostering design process. DIA offers 22 labs that are enriched in offering latest technology, hands on material experience, and design thinking for an amplified learning process.
International Faculty - Student Exchange
Cross culture, Primary research, experience of different social structures, are few key components of studying Interior design and to foster them, DIA opens to all its student an opportunity to participate in international exchange programs with world’s best design universities or colleges across globe. In addition to exchange program, DIA brings to the classroom a pool of international faculty to deliver a module or workshop every year in DIA campus in Delhi NCR.
Communication Design Team
Ms. Jyotsna Raghunathan - Head of the Department
She is a Scriptwriter/Filmmaker with over 25 years of experience in teaching as well in the Industry. Her areas of specialization include Film Studies, Film Making, Storytelling, Script Writing, and many more. Besides writing scripts, directing and producing over 25 documentaries and corporate films. Jyotsna has been consistently involved in the academic side of Communication Design, where, along with teaching and mentoring students, she has also created content and design curriculums at many institutions. Currently, Jyotsna is Head of the Department of Communication Design at DIA, where she teaches courses and mentors students in these areas. She has been invited as a jury panelist for international student film festivals and has presented academic papers at International conferences in UK, Sweden, and Mauritius, as well as in prestigious national institutions like NIFT, New Delhi.
Testimonials
Mr. Gopal Bharti
Graphic Artist, Discovery Channel India
Mr. Vibudh Jain
Current Co. - Newice Media Pvt. Ltd. background-color: Designation - Creative Head
Mr. Chandra Mouli Atray
Studio Head at Atomic Arts, Bangalore
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