Course Name: B.Sc. (Graphics and Animation)
Course Duration: 3 yrs. (6 Semesters)
1. Course summary
What is Graphic Design?
Our lives these days revolve around digital
media. Whether it is our mobile phone or viewing different websites, we cannot
even dream of not being able to access the internet at the tap of a finger.
Well if you agree to everything that is written here. Then it is worth knowing
that all that you see in this digital age is the work of a graphic designer.
As per statistics released by Cisco, there
are expected to be around 829 million internet users in India by 2021. This
increase in users is expected to increase the demand for skilled graphic
designers, web designers as well as developers.
Graphic Design requires designers to create
graphics, typography as well as images. Thus, graphics created by these
designers can be used in print publications as well as for websites. Graphic
Designers often have more freedom as they do not face any restriction with
respect to programming, resolution or speed.
- Gain the technical knowledge, practical skills and
self–confidence essential for a career in the creative industries.
- Develop a portfolio of applied projects that
demonstrate your strengths.
- Specialize in disciplines including advertising,
motion, packaging and user experience design.
Graphic design has to adapt to social,
technological, economic and political change, so this course has been designed
to be responsive to the latest trends. Studio-based projects are at the centre
of your studies, with ongoing tutorials, formative feedback sessions and
project reviews across the year.
Skill Development: High focus on developing
design thinking and intensive practical training through exploration of courses
graphic design for Print Media, Interactive Media and Motion Graphics.
Live Projects: Hands on experience by working
on live projects to develop a sense of problem solving, critical thinking in
order to gain real life understanding.
Industry Immersion: Trainings, projects and
guest lecturers collaborated with industries help to learn from real life
situations
Software Skills: Curriculum is equipped with
latest industry relevant software on high-end workstations
Professional Enhancement: In addition to core
curricula, course offers subjects like communication and soft skills to enhance
personality and employability.
In order to become a graphic designer,
aspirants need to possess the below mentioned skill set:
·
Creativity
·
Knowledge
of Software
·
Knowledge
of Programming Languages
·
Time
Management
·
Visualization
·
Good
Communication Skills
·
Ability
to Work in a Team
·
Ability
to work with detail
·
Skill
in visual design
·
Good
interpersonal skills
·
Ability
to work long hours
·
Ability
to Work in Strict Deadlines
·
Knowledge
of Typography
·
Knowledge
of Colour theory
Aspirants who have cleared their 10+2 from
any stream (Science/Commerce/Arts) can pursue Graphic Design course at the
graduation level. However, most popular colleges allow candidates to take part
in their admission process only if they have completed their schooling from a
recognized board.
Following tools are available online on the basis of trial version or
free online available:
a.
Shaping,
Design & Illustration
b.
Typography
c.
Graphic
Designing Softwares & Tools
d.
Image
Layout & Effects
e.
Photoshop
f.
Corel
Draw
g.
Illustrator
h.
InDesign
i.
HTML/
Javascript
j.
Adobe
Dreamweaver
k.
Adobe
Flash
l.
Adobe
Audition
m.
Computer
Fundamentals
n.
Art
& Visual Perception
Some of the top institutes and colleges in
India are:
1. Bachelor
of Design(Design – Graphics), National Institute of Design – Ahmedabad, India
2. Bachelor of Science (Animation,
VFX and Gaming) and Master of Science (Animation and
Multimedia Technology), Chandigarh University, Chandigarh
3. Bachelor of Visual Arts (Multimedia and Animation)The
Asian Institute of Gaming and Animation – AIGA, Bangalore, Karnataka, INDIA
4. Bachelor of Science (Design – Graphics), Lovely
Professional University, Jalandhar
Some of the top institutes and colleges
outside India are:
1. BA
(Hons), Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, United Kingdom
2. BSc (Hons), University of East London London,
United Kingdom
4. BSc (Hons), University of Greenwich,
London, United Kingdom
5. BSc (Hons), Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal
a. Top
Recruiters
This
course prepares you for a career as a Graphic and Animation developer. After pursuing a graphic design course
aspirants are mostly hired by any of the below mentioned firms:
- Industrial Light and Magic
- BBC (CBeebies)
- Double Negative
- Warner Brothers studios
b. Job
Profiles
This course prepares you for a career in
I.
Print
& publishing houses (like newspapers, magazines, etc.)
II.
Advertising
agencies
III.
Graphic
design studios
IV.
TV
& Multimedia production houses
V.
Website
development studios
VI.
E-learning
companies
VII.
Web
Design Studios
VIII.
Popular
job profiles in which aspirants are hired after pursuing a graphics design
course are as follows:
IX.
Flash
Animator
X.
Layout
Designer
XI.
UI
Designer
XII.
Graphic
Designer
XIII.
Web
Developer
XIV.
SEO
Consultant
XV.
Content
Management System specialist
The programme provides graphic design skills
for the emerging dynamic digital world, which are relevant for print,
packaging, education, and advertising industry
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DRAWING AND SKETCHING
Develop drawing and sketching skill through
observation and study of light and shade.
ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLE OF DESIGN
Acquire knowledge of the elements and
principles used in designing.
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Provide basic introduction of environment and
its various components and impart knowledge about the need, various policies
and methods to protect environment.
INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL DESIGN TOOLS
Attain skills to choose and implement vector
and raster tools to create a visual design.
LIFE STUDY
Students will develop drawing skills and
awareness using a structured approach to drawing through the study of the human
figure.
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS-I
Enhance the overall style of the writing and
make writing more academic.
VISUAL DESIGN PROJECT
Develops a competence to work in a team to
execute visual design concepts utilizing the visualization, drawing, sketching
and painting skills.
COMIC STRIP AND STORY BOARD
Design and execute sequential art and
illustration in the form of comic and storyboard for use in films, game and
other related media.
CONCEPT ART
Develop concept and visually represent
concept/creativity by means of drawing.
DESIGN PROCESS PROJECT
Analyze and execute projects following proper
pipeline and management of time.
DIGITAL ART
Create and execute digital painting using
appropriate software at par with industry standards.
INTRODUCTION TO MULTIMEDIA
Explain the history and various medium of
communicative media.
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS-II
Develop presentation and discussion skills to
enhance writing, reading, grammar and vocabulary. .
VISUAL NARRATIVE DEVELOPMENT
Convert ideas to story and present the same
through proper format.
OTHER VARIOUS TOPICS
Stop motion animator, 3D CGI animator, set
designer, puppet builder, lighting technician, texture artist, modeler, rigger,
compositor, producer, editor, storyboard artist, character designer.
