Information Design

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 duly filled out application form. Further, you may also have to pay extra fees in the case of late application submission after the initial deadline.

In the beginning, the average salary for Information Design students is usually around INR 4 LPA to INR 8 LPA, which may differ depending on the specific job profile, recruiter, company, location, market demand, individual skill set, and internship experiences (if any). As you earn some years of experience in the field and set your feet, your earning potential will also increase.

Information Design courses allow you to rekindle your artistic spirit and creativity and embark on a journey full of exploration and learning opportunities. You can work at various tech companies or design agencies and expect a decent salary package. Some top career profiles available for you after completion of an Information Design course are given here:

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

The average tuition fee for Information Design courses is around INR 10 Lacs to INR 15 lakh, which may differ on the basis of the course level, type, and the college offering the course. Apart from the tuition charges, you also have to pay for hostel facilities, college applications, semester exam registration, caution money, lab fees, advanced workshop fees, backlog fees (if applicable), and other miscellaneous charges.

You should check the detailed fee structure for Information Design courses at the official college website to have a clear picture and make an informed decision as to which college meets your financial goals the best.

Sure. Information Design is not offered as a standalone course by many colleges in India, you only have a few top college options for Information Design courses as given here:

For UG Courses:

• Avantika University, Ujjain
• Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology

For PG Courses:

• NID Bangalore
• MIT Institute of Design, Pune
• Avantika University, Ujjain
• Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology

Not at all. The Information Design course syllabus is not the same for all colleges, rather differs on the basis of the course level and the college where you're planning to study the course. Each Information Design college has its own syllabus guidelines to provide the students with the best learning resources possible, which is a mix of core subjects, professional electives, projects, lab classes, workshop sessions, internships, etc. A few core concepts might be similar, but the electives are different.

The Information Design syllabus differs on the basis of the course level and the college offering the course. The syllabus includes core subjects, specialised electives, lab work, workshops, industrial training, and project work. You can find some of the main subjects taught in Information Design classes below:

• Basics of Graphic Design
• Visual Communication
• Advanced Typography
• Color Theory
• Digital Imaging and Editing
• UI/UX Design
• Visual Encoding and Graphical Perception
• Data Narratives

If you're somebody who has a true passion for creativity, problem-solving, and innovation, you should definitely go for a BDes in Information Design course, where you'll learn how to create innovative and easily understandable visual materials like infographics, posters, dashboards, and other information architecture to attract audience attention and help businesses grow and let people make informed decisions. If you're a problem-solver at heart with an aesthetic vision, a BDes in Information Design could be the ticket to your dream career journey.

At the UG level, you have the option for a BDes in Information Design degree, which takes around 4 years to complete, and at the PG level, you can go for an MDes in Information Design, where you need to invest at least 2 years. If you're looking for short-term and more affordable course options, you have the option of diploma or certificate Information Design courses online which do not take more than a few months to 1 year to complete.