Communication Design

The Communication Design subjects and syllabus differ from one college to another on the basis of the course type and course level. Having said that, some core foundational subjects might be similar as given below for reference:

• Theory of Communication Design
• Drawing and Sketching
• Digital Design - Adobe Illustrator
• Introduction to Interaction Design
• Theory of Advertising
• Elements of Interface Design
• 3D Printing
• Advanced Graphics
• Writing for Digital Media

The average salary package for Communication Design freshers in the beginning is somewhere between INR 4 LPA and INR 6 LPA which may differ on the basis of the academic results, skills, internship experiences, job role, recruiter, company location and market demand. The earning potential increases with experience in the field and skill enhancement over the years.

No, it is generally not mandatory to have prior work experience to apply for an M.Des in UI/UX or Communication Design at IITs or NIDs

Yes, candidates who have passed their H.S.C. vocational examination may apply for admission to the B.Des program.

Applications for NID DAT 2026 will open in September 2025 (tentatively). Candidates who have passed or will appear for higher secondary (10+2) qualifying examinations in the academic year 2025–26 in any stream (Science, Arts, Commerce, Humanities etc.) from any recognised board of education such as CBSE, IB, ICSE or equivalent could apply.

Candidates seekling admission to the M.Des programme must have complete their 3-year or 4-year Bachelor Degree programme in any discipline.

Candidates who have done full-time Diploma of minimum 4-year duration in Design/Fine Arts/Applied Arts/ Architecture, after 12th standard or equivalent to 12th standard, from any university or institute recognised by law in India, may also apply. 

Well, yes! Almost all of the Information Design institutes charge an admission application fee of around INR 1,500 to INR 3,000, which you need to submit along with the filled-out application form.

Also, you may have to pay extra fees in the case of late application submission after the deadline.

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In the beginning, the avg. salary for Information Design students is usually around INR 4 LPA to INR 8 LPA, which may differ.

As you earn some years of experience in the field and set your feet, your salary will also increase.

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Information Design Courses

Some of the top career profiles that are available for you after the completion of Information Design are mentioned here:

• Graphic Designer
• UX Designer
• Information Architect
• Data Visualization Designer
• Advertising Designer
• Communication Designer

You can work at multiple tech companies or design agencies and get a decent salary package.

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Career after Grahic Design

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