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B.Des in Communication Design

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Programme Overview

A Bachelor of Design (B.Des) with a specialization in Communication Design is an advanced 4-year visual communication course that immerses students in the art and science of visual communication, from conceptualization to execution. The program combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, focusing on developing expertise in communication and design, design communication, and the strategic use of visual media to convey messages effectively.

Specializations in Communication Design

A Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Communication Design offers students the opportunity to specialize in various domains within the field of communication and design, preparing them for dynamic roles in the creative industry. The program is structured to provide a strong foundation in design communication, visual storytelling, and digital proficiency, with the flexibility to pursue focused specializations as part of the communication design syllabus.

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Programme Details

The Bachelor of Design (B.Des) in Communication Design is a 4-year undergraduate program that equips students with both theoretical and practical skills in visual communication. The curriculum is designed to foster creative conceptualization and design thinking, while providing extensive hands-on experience in key areas such as graphic design, branding, typography, and digital media.

Duration: 4 yrs. (8 Semesters)

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Key Educational Benefit

Manav Rachna offers a unique educational experience that combines academic excellence, practical exposure, and industry partnerships to equip students with the skills needed for real-world success.

41,000+

Alumni Imprints Globally

2800+

Published Research Papers

600+

MNC's & Indian Corporate Recruit

250+

Patents (Filed/Granted)

120+

Global Academic Collaborations

80+

Alumni & In-Campus Startups

60+

Countries with Footprints

60 LPA

Highest CTC Offered

Eligibility

Qualifications

Academic Requirement: Completion of 10+2 or its equivalent from an accredited board in any field

Nationality

Any nationality may apply.

Selection Criteria

Capacity for design, creativity, and visual thinking
Performance on the entrance exam (if applicable, the design aptitude test)
Portfolio demonstrating creative and design skills (if needed)
Statement of purpose or in-person interview (based on the institution's procedure)

Program for Scholarships

Merit-based scholarships are given to students who perform exceptionally well on entrance exams or in their coursework.
Talent-Based Scholarships: Given to candidates who have exceptional art and design accomplishments or portfolios.
Benefits of Early Application: Some universities may waive fees or give early applicants discounts.
Scholarships for Continuing Performance: These awards are renewed or continued annually based on project and academic performance.

Scholarship

Programme Highlights

Among program highlights are the four-year B.Des in Communication Design course, which combines theory with practical design expertise.

Consider digital and interactive media, typeface, branding, and graphic design.

exposure to the field via seminars, live projects, and internships.

informed teachers and industry guests.

contemporary design studios and digital labs.

regular design contests, exhibits, and portfolio reviews.

emphasising the need of creating a strong professional portfolio to get ready for the workforce.

Industry in Design and Programs in Communication

Industry exposure is a fundamental component of modern design and communication education since it guarantees that students pick up practical skills, real-world viewpoints, and professional readyness. Industry is thus included into top initiatives.

contact with their field of study:

Top media companies, advertising firms, or design studios' mandatory internships expose students to professional environments and teach them about workflow, industry-specific processes, and organisational culture.

Following graduation, these events can lead to full-time work and usually create good networking chances.

Overcoming real-world communication challenges and leveraging classroom knowledge, students work on live design briefs with actual clients, so addressing real-world business issues.

These projects hone problem-solving, teamwork, and project management techniques while giving a taste of working under professional expectations and deadlines.

Regular meetings with former students and business leaders provide up-to-date knowledge on tools, design and communication best practices.

Often focused on honing specific skills like campaign planning, creative storytelling, or digital tool proficiency, seminars are interactive, hands-on,

Guided tours of design studios, printing companies, and creative agencies allow students a behind-the-scenes view of business operations, technology, and creative processes.

These visits close the gap between academic knowledge and industry reality, so making theoretical ideas more concrete.

By competing in national and international events, students boost their confidence, grow creatively, and show more presence in the professional world.

Competitions often mirror real client briefs and deadlines to help students be more ready for the rigours of the business.

Industry experts routinely check students' portfolios and offer insightful comments to help them to enhance their work and increase its marketability.

Getting students ready for job applications and interviews depends on these assessments, which also help to ensure employers find their work noteworthy.

Curriculum

Semester 1

Foundation of Design – I

Freehand Art and Drawing – I

Innovation and Design Thinking

User Research

Art and Design Appreciation – I

Semester 2

Foundation of Design – II

Rendering Design Illustrations

Geometrical Construction Techniques

Digital Design and Image Editing

Digital Skills – II

Art and Design Appreciation – II

Semester 3

Design of Publication:

Methodologies of Viewpoint

Symbols and Systems

Application of User Research

Semester 4

Visual Stories, Structures, and Time

Visual Messages

Fontography in Context

Design Information

Semester 5

Resume and Portfolio Development

Research By Design

Prototyping and wireb framing

testing usability

Social Media: Culture

Semester 6

Research Style

UI Growth

Design with Social Responsibilities

Visual Communication and New Methodologies

Visual Accessibility and Ergonomic Design

Semester 7

Industry Internship

Semester 8

Project Planning

Project Preparation and Execution

Project Documentation

Curriculum Highlights

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Innovation & Startups

By means of integrated, tailored incubation support, the Manav Rachna Business Incubator aims to foster the creative instincts of faculty, alumni, and students. The incubator provides access to cutting-edge design, manufacturing, and fabrication facilities, so helping startups and early-stage businesses to expand. Apart from infrastructure, Manav Rachna provides priceless mentoring, knowledge, and networking chances in addition to matching entrepreneurs with capital sources including angel investors, government agencies, and economic development companies.

Important services consist in:

Support of ideas and development of business concepts
Training courses and capacity development initiatives for business expansion
Administrative, financial, and regulatory support.
Networking among colleagues, practitioners, and investors
Availability of shared resources, office space, and departmental labs
24-hour facility access and possible on-campus lodging for business owners

Students, alumni, faculty, and R&D partners are welcome in the incubator; eligibility spans powerful ideas with strategic and social benefit potential. Support also covers mentoring, prototyping, fundraising, business modelling, and attendance in events focused on startups.

Future Career Prospects

Prospective Future Employment

B.Des in Communication Design graduates can pursue a range of strategic and creative positions including:

Creating visual materials for print, digital, and branding initiatives, graphic designers
Designing user interfaces and experiences for digital platforms falls to UI/UX designers.
Leading creative teams in firms or studios, the art director
Developing brand identities and communication plans is the responsibility of brand strategist.
Creating animated visuals for media, motion graphics designer or animator.
Illustrator or visual artist creating bespoke images for different uses.
Starting design studios or freelance companies makes one a creative entrepreneur.
Investigating design theory, user behaviour, or instruction makes one a designer researcher or educator.

These routes capture the program's focus on entrepreneurial skills, creativity, and real-world preparedness.

Student Achievements

Furniture Design Competition DESPRO, Amity Design Festival (Feb–Mar 2024)

1st Prize: Neha Maurya, Deepika Bhargav, Nikhil, Sagun, Kriti Mahajan
3rd Prize: Deepika, Neha, Sagun, Sayema

Design Competition by HUION INDIA & SAARC SHENZHEN HUION TREND TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. (Oct 2023)

1st Prize: Viren
2nd Prize: Aditya
3rd Prize: Bhavit

MEME COMPETITION MEDIAVERSE (Nov 2024)

3rd Prize: Shivansh

10th Asian Taekwondo ITF Championship (Aug 2024)

Silver Medal: Yash Arora

10th Asian Taekwondo ITF Championship (Aug 2024)

1st Prize (Table Tennis & Basketball), 2nd Prize (Volleyball): Himanshi Chandiram

MREI Hostel Sport Tournament (Aug 2024)

1st Prize: Arnav Ruvij

NISE Poster Making Competition (Oct 2024)

1st Prize: Gurleen Kaur

NISE Women Empowerment Quiz (Oct 2024)

2nd Prize: Prachi, Shivansh, Ritika

Road Safety Quiz Competition (2024)

1st Prize: Neha, Deepika, Nikhil, Sagun, Kriti

Society Interior Design Competition and Awards, SIDCA 2024

1st Prize: Diksha, Kriti, Abhishek, Rimpy

These achievements reflect the students’ excellence across design, sports, and co-curricular activities, highlighting a strong culture of participation and accomplishment at Manav Rachna School of Design.

Fee Details for B.Des in Communication Design

Course Fee (Annual): INR 2,95,000 US $ 5000
Duration: 4 Years
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Modes of Payment

Online Payment: Via net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI through the university's official payment portal.
Bank Transfer: NEFT/RTGS to the university’s designated bank account.
Demand Draft (DD): In favor of “Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies”, payable at Faridabad/New Delhi
Cash Payment: At the Accounts Office on campus (subject to limits as per government regulations).
Education Loan: Through tie-ups with banks like PNB, SBI, HDFC, and ICICI, offering easy financing options.

Residential Facilities & Transport

We at Manav Rachna offer generous residential facilities and convenient transportation services so that each student, including those studying Manav Rachna, gets to enjoy a safe, comfortable, and fulfilling campus life.

Residential Services

MREI provides on-campus and off-campus hostel facilities for boys and girls with various types of rooms. Students can choose single, double, and triple rooms as per their preference.

Key Points

Room Types: The hostels offer different types of rooms to suit different budgets and preferences:

Air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned rooms
Single-seater, two-seater, three-seater, and five-seater rooms
The rooms can be equipped with attached or common toilets as per the choice of room category.

Fee Structure: The hostel fee is to be paid on the basis of the room category chosen by the student and it can be paid through DD (Demand Draft) or in cash.

Additional Facilities:

Medical services and medical insurance to keep the students fit.
Library facilities for access to study materials and academic inputs.
Laundry facilities as included in the hostel fees, to ease the life of students.

Mess Plan

At Manav Rachna, we offer world-class sports facilities to keep our students fit and active. Our facilities comprise a range of outdoor and indoor games, including:

Sports

Mess plan also comes as part of hostel fee. Healthy food is served through the mess considering the multicultural requirements of different food habits for the students. By providing choices involving vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian options, healthy lifestyle is available for the students enabling them to pursue their studies focusing on programs with full seriousness.

Basketball, volleyball, cricket, soccer, chess, and carom among others.

Notable facilities include:

A 25m shooting range and a 10m air-conditioned indoor shooting range with Olympic-standard SIUS Ascor electronic targets.
Indoor badminton and table tennis stadia with synthetic courts in association with Yonex and Stag.
A Semi-Olympic pool for swimming and a Soccer Academy for students who have sporting interest and passion.
A Sports Fitness Centre to service psychological, physiotherapy, and other aspects of health for students.

The facilities enable students to pursue physical exercises that complement their academic development.

Laundry

Laundry facilities are available at an extra fee in the hostel fees. This saves students from worrying about laundry, so they can focus on their studies, and also allows their clothes to remain properly cleaned.

Parking

There is a vast parking space facility available for students who commute using their own means of transport. It is provided to cater to the requirements of students, so that their travel will be easy and hassle-free.

Transport

Our well-maintained transport facility offers a stress-free, secure, and safe journey for students from Delhi and Gurugram. The GPS-located, contemporary fleet of buses is operated by professionally trained personnel, with onboard support staff to assist students. Our emphasis is on reliability, safety, and convenience, ensuring unproblematic travel to and from the campus.

How to Apply for B.Des in Communication Design

Manav Rachna offers a unique educational experience that combines academic excellence, practical exposure, and industry partnerships to equip students with the skills needed for real-world success.

1

Go to the Official Website
2

Complete the Online Application Form
3

Upload Mandatory Documents
4

Pay the Application Fee
5

Appear for MRNAT or Submit JEE Score

Step 1 - Go to the Official Website

Step 2 - Complete the Online Application Form

Click on "Apply Now," generate your login credentials, and fill out the form with your personal, educational, and contact information.

Step 3 - Upload Mandatory Documents

Upload scanned copies of the necessary documents, such as:
Class 10 & 12 mark sheets
Aadhaar card
Passport-size photos

Step 4 - Pay the Application Fee

Fill in the application by paying online using net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI.

Step 5 - Appear for MRNAT or Submit JEE Score

Get qualified through MRNAT (Manav Rachna National Aptitude Test) or produce a valid JEE Main score for merit-based admission.

PO's and PSO's

Program Specific Outcomes (PSO's)

Program Specific Outcomes for the B.Des in Communication Design at Manav Rachna University are focused on enabling students to apply design thinking, visual communication skills, digital proficiency, and user-centered approaches to create innovative, ethical, and impactful design solutions