INTEGRATED MASTER'S DIPLOMA Visual Communication and Digital Design

This 5 year (3+2) combined undergraduate and postgraduate program in Art Direction, Graphics, Digital, And Visual Communication Design offers a unique opportunity to study and get design exposure in both India and France.

- Years 1-3 undergraduate studies in India
- Year 4 postgraduate studies in France (taught in English)
- Year 5 paid co-op program (1 week postgraduate classes/3 weeks work experience per month) in France

In collaboration with the Government of France, we are able to offer the France portion of the program at a net zero tuition fee. The remuneration earned during Year 5 co-op will cover the tuition cost of both Year 4 & 5.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Placements in India and France for internship and co-op program

INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOPS

Conducted by professionals from across the the world, tackling multicultural design problems

STUDY IN FRANCE

3+2 integrated Master diploma, in English, with 2 years in France!

CURRICULUM

Our five-year programme combines theoretical and studio classes, real-world projects, industry internships, and co-op programs to prepare students for a creative career. Our faculty members provide guidance and support throughout the programme, helping students to unleash their creative potential. With hands-on experience and industry connections, graduates are well-equipped for success in the world of creativity.

Lab 1 (India)

Foundation Studies

This year serves as an introduction to the creative industries. The focus is on form, and its interaction with function. Students learn the fundamental principles of art and design, as the pedagogical building blocks for their future specialisations. They explore their creativity in a year-long personal project.

Analytical Drawing + Live Model Sketching + Colour + Creativity + Illustration + Volume + Perspective + Human Sciences + History of Art + Project Week + Environment Design + Sketching + Exterior Drawing + Marker Renderings + Props Design + Anatomy + French + Storyboarding + Storytelling + Introduction to AI + Introduction to Interaction + Mechanics of Games + Visual Expression + Workshop + Personal Project

Lab 2 (India)

DESIGN PRINCIPLES & TECHNIQUES

An important year of transition, students learn about the basic elements of visual and graphical communication; text, image and how they are related. Students participate in international workshops and intensive project weeks that combine conceptual methodology, technical training and research processes.

Graphic Design + Page Layout + Typography + UX Design + Computer Graphics + Branding + Photography + Illustration + Copywriting + Motion Design + Graphic Culture + Human Sciences + Art Direction + French + International Workshop + 3 Day Print House Internship + Project Week

Short internship

1 - 2 months

A summer internship at a print house or design agency gives students their first taste of the creative careers and processes of visual communication and digital industries. Observation and team participation introduces them to the challenges of applying creativity in professional contexts.

Lab 3 (India)

CONCEPTS & COMMUNICATION WITH DESIGN

Going a step ahead from the technical foundation given in Lab 2, students consider aesthetics and their relevance to the world. Through projects that involve teamwork and strategic completion of cross-functional live client assignments, students refine their ability to infuse creativity in concepts. They also have the opportunity to go for a semester-long exchange programme to France.

3D Blender + Computer Graphics + Advertising + Editorial Design + Motion Design + UI Design + Packaging + Typo for Web + Copywriting + Graphic Design + Digital Art Direction + Brand Strategy + Interactive Design + Marketing + French + International Workshop + Project Week

A 2 YEAR INTERNATIONAL MASTER’S DIPLOMA IN FRANCE

M1 First Year
YEAR 1 : A Full-time study programme, subject covered :
Editorial design + Manufacturing and publishing techniques + Packaging + Computer graphics + Visual identity + Brand design + Marketing + Strategic planning + Brand content + Design Thinking + Retail design + Advertising creation + Design-writing + DA / photography + Project management + Digital Strategy + Collected data + Semiology

M2 Second Year
YEAR 2 : 3 weeks in apprenticeship in agencies1 week project at school monthly, subjects covered :
Digital artistic direction + Strategies / Live project
Consulting (publishing & digital) + Project management
Monitoring / News management +
Artificial intelligence and Data analyse
Semiology + Marketing + Sociology + public speaking +
stress management + Entrepreneurship.

INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN VISUAL COMMUNICATION AND DIGITAL DESIGN - (RNCP LEVEL 7)

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ADMISSIONS

Eligibility

Students who have completed grade 12 or higher, who have a passion for design and a flair for the creative can apply to this programme. Students may also apply as transfer students from other graphic design or visual communication programmes. Contact the admissions team for details.

Admission Process

Students must submit the application form to enrol for the desired courses in our institute.

Selection Process

Students will be subjected to a creative intelligence test, personal interview and portfolio evaluation.
  1. Fill the online application
  2. Upload necessary documents

    High School Transcripts

    Address Proof

  3. Pay application fee
  4. Register for & take the creative aptitude test
  5. Come in for an interview.

    Bring a creative portfolio* if you have one.

    (*required for transfer students in year 2+)

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