B Des in Graphic Design

Bachelor of Design (B. Des) Graphic Design is a four-year graphic designing a course that explains how to create visual content with images, illustrations, and icons using the Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign software programs. Students of B. Des Graphic Design learn about visual identity graphic design, user interface graphic design, motion graphics design, publication graphics design, packaging graphics design, marketing & advertising graphics, environmental graphics, and arts & illustrations.

The course is divided into eight semesters of six months each. It addresses different aspects of graphic design. In addition to creativity, the students also acquire software knowledge, time management, programming languages, visualization, skill in visual design, and knowledge of color theory are also required of students.

A B. Des Graphic Design student can find work in fields such as Advertising, Branding, Corporate Design, Editorial Design, Web Design, and Digital Content. Depending on the job profile, the average salary for a B. Des (Graphic Design) graduate ranges from 2 LPA to 8 LPA. After B. Des Graphic Design, students can pursue PG courses in Masters of Design (M. Des) Graphic Design, Masters of Business Administration (MBA), etc.

The course highlights of B. Des Graphic Design are given below.

The eligibility criteria to get admission in B. Des Graphic Design Course are mentioned below:

• The candidates must have cleared the 12th standard with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognized board or CBSE/WBSSC/ICSE.
• The candidates who have cleared or currently appearing for the 10+3 diploma programme are also eligible for B. Des Graphic Design Course.
• Additionally, Students who have cleared their intermediate or two-year pre-university exams offered by a recognized board by the Association of Indian Universities are also eligible for the Course.

B. Des Graphic Design Admission Process

B. Des Graphic Design admissions are done both on the basis of entrance examination and through merit list.

Entrance Examination Based Admissions

Many reputed colleges conducted entrance examinations (yearly) for admission to this course which is further followed by a personal interview for shortlisted candidates.

Entrance Examination Admission Process

• Candidates can find the application form on the official website of colleges that conducts the entrance examinations for the B. Des Graphic Design course.
• After filling out the form, the candidates will be given their admit cards which will be required at the time of the entrance examination.
• Results for the entrance examination will be announced in a few days along with the names of the shortlisted candidates who are then called for the personal interview round.
• Candidates whose performance will be well in both the entrance examination and the personal interview round are then selected for the admission

Merit-Based Admissions

Some colleges offer B. Des Graphic Design admission based on marks secured in the 12th standard from any recognized board/institution in any stream.

Note: The admission fees for merit-based entry will be higher than other colleges that offer admissions based on entrance examinations.

Merit-Based Admission Process

1. Candidates can find the B. Des Graphic Design admission form on the official website of any design college.
2. Interested and eligible candidates can fill up the admission form by submitting their personal as well as academic information in it.
3. Lastly, after paying the admission fees and document verification process, the candidates are officially admitted to the B. Des Graphic Design course.

B. Des Graphic Design Entrance Exams and Dates

The list of entrance exams for B. Des Graphic Design and their respective dates are mentioned below:

Here is the list of top B. Des Graphic Design Colleges in India along with their location and average fee:

The lists of the subjects taught in the span of 4 years of B. Des Graphic Design Course have been tabulated below.

B. Des Graphic Design Elective Courses Offered

The list of Subjects of B. Des Graphic Design Elective Courses offered are mentioned below:

• Information Graphics and Visualisation 
• Moving Image Design
• Product Design
• 3D Modelling and Prototyping 
• Animation Design
• Film-Video Design
• Transportation Design
• Game Design

B. Des Graphic Design career opportunities offer entry to the various industries/sectors mentioned below:

• Print and Publishing Houses
• Advertising Agencies
• Marketing Agencies
• Graphic Designing Studios
• E-Commerce
• Multimedia Companies

*The figures mentioned above are the estimated values and are subjected to vary from person to person and company to company