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IMS currently does not offer training program for NID / NIFT and other design school entrance tests. In case you would like to be informed whenever we launch the training program in future, please send us an email at ims@imsindia.com for our records.
DESIGN AS A CAREER
Design is not only about the appearance, but a major role it plays in the functionality of the product. When you come across a product, which is simple, and easy to use yet does a complex function, you know there is product designer behind this. You admire a website design or special effects in movie — there is graphic designer behind this. You just decide and you can have all your home appliances as well as home interiors designed in one theme by an interior designer and accessory designer. Only designers can combine insight into all essentials and turn a concept into something that’s desirable, functional, commercially successful and adds value to people’s lives. |
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To be part of Design field, you should have special interest in art and design, talent for sketching and drawing, a sense of colour and proportion, creativity, self motivation and sensitivity towards your surroundings. These basic traits are then sharpened with required technical and theoretical knowledge in Design Schools for practical application of skills. Various fields of specializations are Fashion, Apparel, Product, Graphic, Accessory, Furniture etc.
CAREER PROSPECTS
The corporate world is realizing that the design and business functions need to come together in any product development. However, your survival is dependent on the your innovative skills and quest for the new creation. The institutions through industry interface facilitate placement. You can take your first step in the world of Design by securing admission to prominent Design schools. They play vital role in honing your creative skills and transform you into a Design professional.
National Institute of Design
The National Institute of Design (NID) is internationally acclaimed as one of the foremost multi-disciplinary institutions in the field of design education and research. Business Week, USA has listed NID as one of the top 25 European & Asian programs in the world. The institute functions as an autonomous body under the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. NID's graduates have made a mark in the key sectors of commerce, industry and social development by taking on the role of catalysts through thought leadership.
Location:
Paldi, Ahmedabad 380 007, Gujarat. www.nid.edu
Undergraduate Programs Offered:
A 4-year undergraduate program is offered in three faculty streams. This programme is termed as Graduate Diploma Program in Design (GDPD). This programs is offered
in the following areas of specialization:
- Industrial Design
Product Design, Furniture and Interior Design,Ceramic & Glass Design
- Communication Design
Graphic Design, Animation Film Design, Film & Video Communication, Exhibition/Spatial Design
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Textile, Apparel and Lifestyle Design
Textile Design
Number of Seats : 90 (projected number of seats as per NID 2009-2010 Information Guide)
Eligibility: Admission is open to candidates who have passed or are about to appear for the qualifying +2 level examination in the 10 + 2 pattern of any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as the CBSE, New Delhi, and the Council for Indian School Certificate Examination, New Delhi.
Selection Process: Aspirants are selected through a 2-stage selection process.
First stage of selection:
National Entrance Examination for Design (NEED) -written test
Aspirants who qualify the first stage are shortlisted for the second Stage.
Second stage of selection:
Workshop activity termed as Studio Test, Interview and Portfolio Presentation.
Apart from NID, NEED is a qualifying examination for 8-Prominent Design Schools.
Download to read the following files
- National Institute of Design – Admissions – 2009-2010 – Information Guide
- About NEED - 2009
Important Dates for Admissions 2009-2010:
| Admission Announcements in leading national dailies |
Last Week of September |
| Issuing of Application Forms begins |
October 6, 2008 |
| Last Date to obtain Application Forms from BOI or NID |
Last Week of November |
| Last Date for depositing completed Application Form at NID |
November 28,2008 |
| NEED Date |
January 4,2009 |
| Call Letters sent out for Second Stage |
March 26,2009 |
| Studio Tests and Personal Interview |
April 23-25,2009 |
| Final Selection |
May 20,2009 |
Note:
Change of Name of the Entrance Test:
Please note that till the last examination, the entrance test to Undergraduate Programs at NID was called as “Design Aptitude Test” and it was applicable for admissions solely to NID, Ahmedabad. From the year 2009 (onwards), the name of the entrance examination to Undergraduate Programmes has been changed to NEED i.e. “National Entrance Examination for Design”. Please do not mistake this with the similar sounding examination called as CEED i.e. “Common Entrance Examination in Design” which is an entrance test to post graduate design programs in IITs. And the entrance examination for Postgraduate Programmes at NID is now being named as DAT i.e. Design Aptitude Test.
| Test Name |
For |
Program Name |
| NEED |
Undergraduate Programs at NID and the consortium partner institutions |
Graduate Diploma Programme in Design |
| DAT |
Post-Graduate design programs in NID |
Post-Graduate Diploma Programme in Design |
| CEED |
Post-Graduate design programs in IITs |
Master of Design |
National Institute of Fashion Technology
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) was set up in 1986 under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. It has emerged as the premier institute of design, management and technology, developing professionals who take up leadership positions in the fashion industry globally. The Institute is a pioneer in envisioning and evolving fashion business education in the country through a network of professionally managed centres.
Location:
NIFT Campus, Hauz Khas, Near Gulmohar Park, New Delhi - 110 016
NIFT Centres across India: New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Rae Bareli, Kannur, Shillong, Patna, Bhopal.
Website: www.nift.ac.in
Undergraduate Programs Offered:
A 4 year intensive Bachelor’s degree Program is offered in two faculty streams. Possible areas of specializations are also mentioned below.
- Bachelor of Fashion Design-(B.Des.)
Fashion Design, Leather Design, Accessory Design, Textile Design, Knitwear Design, Communication Design
- Bachelor of Fashion Technology-(B.F.Tech.)
Apparel Production
Number of Seats: 1410
Eligibility: Admission is open to candidates who have passed or are about to appear for the qualifying +2 level examination in the 10 + 2 pattern of any recognized Central/State Board of Secondary Examination, such as the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, and the Council for Indian School Certificate Examination, New Delhi.
Selection Process:
- Aspirants are selected through a 2-stage selection process for B. Des.
First stage of selection: General Ability Test(GAT) and Creative Ability Test(CAT)
Aspirants who qualify the first stage are shortlisted for the second Stage.
Second stage of selection: Workshop activity termed as Situation test.
- Aspirants are selected through the written tests for B.FTech
General Ability Test(GAT) and Managerial Ability Test(MAT)
Important Dates:
| Issuing of Application Forms |
24th Nov to 31st Dec 2008 |
| Last Date to submit completed Application Forms |
7th January 2009 |
| Written Examination for B.Des and B.Ftech |
8th Feb 2009 |
| Declaration of Result of written Examination |
Mid-March 2009 |
| Situation test/GD/Interviews |
April-May 2009 |
| Declaration of final Results |
Last Week of May |
Application Form Availability: Prospectus along with Application Form can be obtained from the selected branches of Axis Bank across India on payment of Rs.250/- or by post enclosing a DD of Rs.350/- in favour of NIFT, New Delhi and from all NIFT centres.
For details on admission guidelines Click here
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