Duration
2 years
Eligibility
Graduation From A Recognised University In Any Stream
Location & Seats
Bengaluru (15), Delhi-West (50), Mumbai (15), Jaipur (10)
Overview
The M. Des. in Communication Design program offers a highly advanced exploration of how brands communicate with their audiences. This encompasses interaction via social media, establishing a visual language through graphic design, generating awareness through online and offline campaigns, articulating brand identity through branding, and more.
Program Curriculum
The M. Des. in Communication Design program presents a well-balanced blend of theoretical subjects and practical exercises, providing valuable insights for those seeking to learn Communication Design. Additionally, the program places equal emphasis on the pivotal role of technology in communication and the necessity to continually adapt to the latest trends, tools, and techniques.
What makes Pearl Academy’s M. Des. in Communication Design program truly lucrative is the versatile nature of its curriculum. Graduates can explore a wide variety of niches such as writing, designing, branding, influencer marketing, and communication, among others. Our in-house faculty and guest experts possess years of industry experience and are committed to nurturing students’ skills that will prove invaluable in real-world job scenarios.
Graduates also have the opportunity to participate in live projects, intern with reputable brands, experiment in futuristic labs, and learn from experts who have consistently enhanced the landscape of contemporary brand communication. Through International Industry Projects, students engage in real projects, gaining firsthand experience of the dynamic variations in communication across different brands. This immersive exposure cultivates graduates who exude confidence in any job role, possess the adeptness to tackle projects of any scale, and wield the precise skills required to deliver impactful solutions.
Work experience opportunities
The scope of Communication Design is continually expanding. Graduates taking this program can select from a diverse range of job opportunities, including roles like Social Media Manager, Branding Expert, Marketing Head, Retail Manager, Public Relations Consultant, and more.
There are numerous entrepreneurial opportunities available for individuals who wish to work independently in the field. Graduates can proceed to establish their own design agency, provide branding and visual communication services, delve into digital marketing, create innovative user experience (UX) design studios, and beyond.
In a nutshell, the M. Des. in Communication Design Program at Pearl Academy is a launchpad for unleashing creative potential and honing practical skills. From conceptualising narratives to crafting compelling visuals, the program lays a foundation for navigating the ever-changing landscape of brand communication. Graduates emerge equipped not only with expertise but also with a profound understanding of how to orchestrate impactful messages in an evolving world.
Name of the Program | Semester | Name of the Course Title (Subject Paper) | Course Code | No. of Credits | Nature of the Course (Core / Dept. Elective / Open Elective or any other) | Theory or Laboratory or Project / any other |
M. Des Communication Design | 1 | 1. History of Communication | CACDP1THM501 | 3 | Major | Theory |
2. Digital Design Tools 1 | CACDP1TPM502 | 4 | Major | Theory / Practical | ||
3.Communication Design Fundamentals | CACDP1TPM503 | 4 | Major | Theory / Practical | ||
4. Typography | CACDP1TPM504 | 4 | Major | Theory / Practical | ||
5. Foundation | CADCC9TPM964 | 6 | Major | Theory / Practical | ||
6. Generative AI Fundamentals | CATECC9THM96 | 2 | Technology | Theory / Practical | ||
2 | 1. Cultural Studies | CACDP2THM505 | 2 | Major | Theory | |
2. Digital Design Tools 2 | CACDP2TPM506 | 4 | Major | Theory / Practical | ||
3. Brand Identity | CACDP2TPM507 | 4 | Major | Theory / Practical | ||
4. UX/UI Design | CACDP2TPM508 | 4 | Major | Theory / Practical | ||
5. Start Your Start-Up 1 | CADCC9THM919 | 2 | Common Major | Theory | ||
6. Portfolio Design | CADCC9THM965 | 2 | Common Major | Theory | ||
7. Design Thinking and Innovation | CAGEC9THE983 | 3 | Open Electives | Theory | ||
8. Contemporary Design Issues | CAGEC9THE981 | |||||
9. Design History and Criticism | CAGEC9THE985 | |||||
10. Life Skills | CAVAC9THM962 | 2 | Skills | Theory | ||
3 | 1. Context Setting | CACDP3THM601 | 3 | Major | Theory | |
2. Audio-Visual Techniques | CACDP3TPM602 | 3 | Major | Theory / Practical | ||
3. Game Engines | CACDP3TPM603 | 3 | Major | Theory / Practical | ||
4. Packaging & Production | CACDP3TPM604 | 4 | Major | Theory / Practical | ||
5. Start Your Start-Up 2 | CAVAC9THM923 | 2 | Common Major | Theory | ||
6. Advanced Design Research | CADCC9THM966 | 2 | Common Major | Theory | ||
7. Data Visualization | CACDP3TPE605 | 3 | Discipline Elective | Theory / Practical | ||
8. Illustration | CACDP3TPE606 | Discipline Elective | Theory / Practical | |||
9. Internship | CACDP3TPE606 | 2 | Common Major | Theory / Practical | ||
4 | 1. Advertising & Campaigns | CACDP4THM607 | 2 | Major | Theory | |
2. Immersive Media Design | CACDP4TPM608 | 3 | Major | Theory / Practical | ||
3. Master Thesis/Research Project | CACDP4TPM609 | 15 | Major | Theory / Practical |
- IT companies
- Corporate houses/ Multi-national companies
- Start-ups
- Design houses
- Publication industry
- Editorial design
- Type foundries
- Edutainment
- Brand Design Agencies
- OTT Platforms
Faculty
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Student Outcome
FAQs
A. M. Des. in Communication Design program is an advanced program to sharpen your storytelling and messaging skills using interactive design. The program is the right combination of theoretical and practical knowledge. Additionally, the program also includes trends, industry insights, and immersive design projects.
The two-year MSc in Animation and VFX program opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities, from IT to advertising, motion graphics to UX design, art direction to publication, amongst others. With a curriculum that covers fundamentals and history of design, along with its advanced use in branding and advertising, Communication Design focuses on understanding the basics while adopting problem-solving and analytical skills in real, design-centric projects.
A. The scope of the M. Des. in Communication Design program in India is vast. It can lead to successful careers across various sectors of the Media and entertainment industry.
Some of the careers that you can foray into after completing the program are: IT companies, editorial and publication industry, motion graphics, art direction, design research, graphic design, animation, UX/UI design, amongst others. This list is not exhaustive and there are many other job positions and career opportunities which come under the communication design scope. In fact, one can also work independently in the branding and communication design field as an entrepreneur.
A. Communication design is one of the most popular fields, not only within the design industry, but also across branding and advertising sectors. The program is designed in such a way as to give hands-on experience of industries, and does not limit itself to mere bookish knowledge.
With companies, brands, publications and media now using design to communicate with other businesses and end users, the need for effective communication design is now more than ever.
As a result, opportunities in communication design have increased significantly, offering students a wide variety of creative communication design careers to choose from.
A. Communication Design is a two-year program. Subjects in the first year focus on understanding the basics of designs and the usage of tools in design-based projects. These include: Fundamentals & History of Design, Basic Digital Tools, Design Basics, Visual Design, Research Practices, Type and Production, Advanced Digital Tools, Branding and Advertising, and Data Visualization.
Subjects in the second year offer a wider perspective on design, and its significance in society, industries and culture. These include : Cultural Studies, User Interface Design, Design for Social Innovation, International/ Industry Projects, Physical Interfaces
A. Pearl Academy offers the Scholarship to all its applicants for the academic year 2024. This communication design scholarship is valid for Bachelor's as well as Master's programs offered by the institution.
Students don’t need to apply for this scholarship separately - all applicants are automatically eligible for it. The scholarship is strictly merit based, and is offered on the basis of a student’s performance in the Pearl Entrance Exam.
In the academic year 2021-22, 51 students were granted scholarships in the M. Des. in Communication Design program, with 20% to 100% waiver in tuition fee. You can read more about the criteria, and benefits of the scholarship here.