Duration
4 years
Eligibility
10+2
Location & Seats
Bengaluru (60), Delhi-West (90), Jaipur (30), Mumbai (60)
Overview
One of Pearl Academy’s most popular B. Des. in Communication Design program, branches into four specialisations - Graphic Design, Animation & VFX, UI/UX Design & Game Design. Part of the Faculty of Design, this program aims to equip its students with both a thorough grounding in design basics, as well as a variety of practical skills to excel in each specialisation.
The program, in addition to focusing on the fundamentals of design, also covers skills and principles that are in high demand in the modern digital workforce.
Program Curriculum
The B. Des. in Communication Design program aims to enable students to delve into the realms of graphics, typography, and interaction. Information design, branding, editorial and publication, motion graphics, type design, advertising, and Web/mobile app design are just some of the domains that amply employ Communication Design graduates every year. During this program, students master the art of crafting and disseminating captivating messages from start to finish, while also delving into the socio-cultural aspects of communication.
The program is designed in a way that after a foundation module, students specialise into disciplines of their choice. Let’s look at what each discipline covers, and what the respective career opportunities look like.
The Foundation :
- Lays down a strong foundation for a career in creative fields, irrespective of educational background.
- Builds creative confidence of the students by imparting skills, tools and knowledge of the fundamentals in the creative field.
- Overcomes social & cultural stereotypes about a career in creative fields.
- Enables problem-solving attitude and multidisciplinary approach to design.
- Promotes Exploration, Innovation, and Inventiveness.
The Foundation curriculum consists of the following:
- Visual Representation: Covering manual and digital representation ( 2 semesters)
- Material Explorations ( 2 semesters)
- Fundamentals of Design ( 2 semester)
- Digital Tools: Software for visual representation
- History of Design ( 1 semester)
- Introduction to specialization ( 1 semester)
1. B. Des. in Communication Design program (Graphic & Communication Design)
- IT companies
- Corporate houses/ Multi-national companies
- Start-ups
- Design houses
- Publication industry
- Editorial design
- Type foundries
2. B. Des. in Communication Design program (Animation and Visual Effects)
- Media Houses
- Television Channels
- Production Houses
- Ad Agencies
- Animation Studios
- Game Design Studios
- Post-Production Houses/ Studios
- OTT Platforms
- Edutainment
- Brand Design Agencies
3. B. Des. in Communication Design program Specialization In UI UX
- IT companies
- Corporate houses/ Multi-national companies
- Start-ups
- Design houses
- Edutainment
- Brand Design Agencies
- OTT Platforms
- Game Design Studios
Course Type | Course Name | ||
Year 2 - Semester 3 | Year 2 - Semester 4 | Year 3 - Semester 5 | |
Major | History of Communication | Semiotics | Audio Visual Techniques |
Communication Design Fundamentals | Digital Design Techniques | Cultural Studies | |
Visual Studies 1 | Visual Studies 2 | Motion Design | |
Typography | Visual Storytelling | Interaction Studio 1 | |
Technology | Introduction to Computer Animation | Advanced Computer Animation | Parametric 3D Modeling |
AI-Powered 1 | AI-Powered 2 | AI Generative Design-1 | |
Electives | Social Media Strategies | Layout Design | Information & Data |
Traditional Animation | Concept Art | Play Studio |
Year 3 - Semester 6 | ||||
Course Type | Graphics | UI/UX | Animation & VFX | Gaming |
Major | Portfolio Development | |||
Brand Identity | Interaction Studio 2 | 2D Animation Studio | Game Mechanics | |
Packaging Design | Designing with Code | Fundamentals of Compositing | Level Design | |
Advanced Illustration | System Design | Character Design | ||
Technology | Postproduction 1 (Editing with DaVinci Resolve) | |||
Generative AI (Text to Video) |
Year 4 - Semester 7 | ||||
Course Type | Graphics | UI/UX | Animation & VFX | Gaming |
Major | Context Setting | |||
Type Design | Usability | 3D Animation | Game Development | |
Advertising Campaigns | Interactive Prototyping | Advanced Character Animation | Interactive Prototyping | |
Technology | Postproduction 2 (VFX with DaVinci Resolve) | |||
AI and Ethics |
Year 4 - Semester 8 | ||||
Course Type | Graphics | UI/UX | Animation & VFX | Gaming |
Major | Production Management | |||
Environmental Graphics | Speculative Design | Advanced Compositing | Game Development | |
Major Project | ||||
Technology | Postproduction 2 (Color Grading with DaVinci Resolve) | |||
AI and Responsible Design Leadership |
Specialisation
From learning about people, identity, culture and narratives in the first year, students move on to learning elements of design, image making, digital tools, brand identity, composition, signs and symbols and many other graphic design topics. By the third year, students start taking on projects on larger topics covering cultural design, research and system design coupled with industrial experiences. They also get their hands dirty with emerging technologies, learn about project ethics and take up their major project of the curriculum.
Students of Graphic design explore all kinds of inspiration to develop creative designs that can showcase their skills, creativity and result in a robust portfolio of creative work that places them in good stead. Graduates of the program are a choice pick for the IT industry and its many graphic design demands, as well as advertising and media, design and type studios, magazines, publications and multinational companies.
Location - Mumbai, Delhi-West, Bengaluru, Jaipur
Animation and VFX is a highly dynamic and intensive industry that is a great choice for a creative individual with a sense of storytelling, an eye for detail, and a love for the animated world. The Animation Program at Pearl Academy covers extensive and diverse learning, both in principles and tools. The program covers everything from theory, animation in 2D and 3D, simulation and modelling, storytelling to narrative techniques. Students explore the latest advancements in animation design, and put theoretical knowledge to use by creating prototypes, testing, and developing animation projects of various scales and intricacies. While working on these projects, students get to team up with their peers from different disciplines, giving them a taste of how actual animation companies function. They join India’s vibrant creative community, connected to wide-reaching external networks.
Students from the program find success in the media industry, in animation and design studios, VFX and gaming studios, edutainment and more.
Location - Delhi-West, Bengaluru
The UX/UI design specialisation teaches students theoretical, technical, and business aspects for a career in communication design. This program equips them to apply design principles to various communication challenges. They'll grasp people's socio-cultural context and develop strategies for well-designed communication products, systems, services, and experiences. The growth of the tech industry has led to a rise in the demand for good UI and UX designers who have skill, exposure, ability and execution.
Students are taught visual design, human behaviour, user research, systems thinking, emerging tech, programming, and many other skills to build desirable product-service ecosystems. With this specialisation, students find themselves in good stead at Startups, and the Tech and IT industry in the country.
Location - Mumbai, Delhi-West, Bengaluru
This specialisation offering at Pearl Academy is a perfect choice for those aiming to venture into game design and development. Students are imparted technical skills to craft captivating games and delve into the core concepts of storytelling, behavioural psychology, and the psychology of play.
Throughout the duration of the program, students study history and theory of Play, Gaming, 2D and 3D graphics, simulation and modelling, user interface design, storytelling, and narrative architecture. They also explore advancements in game design, covering online games, casual games, mobile games, educational games, serious and strategy games.
Throughout the B. Des. in Communication Design Program, students receive mentorship and guidance from experienced faculty members who are also industry experts. The program's project work is tailored to encourage students to combine theoretical knowledge, create, test, and develop game projects of varying sizes and complexities. The program's comprehensive curriculum, futuristic labs, industry relations, live projects and networking opportunities give students a peek into the operational dynamics of real-world gaming companies, preparing them for a career in India's game development community.
Location - Mumbai, Delhi-West, Bengaluru
Faculty
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Student Outcome
FAQs
A. Communication design is a branch of design that strategically employs images to express ideas or convey information. After a communication design program, you become communication designers who use this design strategy to develop visuals that convey ideas more quickly than they can be expressed verbally while still being compelling and clear. This strategy is most often used in print or electronic media. According to a report by market research firm The Business Research Company, visual communication is a growing industry, with a global market for these services worth $249.5 billion in the fiscal year 2022.
A. B. Des. in Communication Design program graduates have rewarding careers ahead in various fields. The communication design scope spans many domains, such as special effects, animation, and video graphics. They can also work as strategic communication campaign managers, designers, creative and art directors, and in various other roles such as web design, publishing, advertising, or the movie industry. Their job entails more than just mastering the art of producing beautiful graphics; it also involves realizing the impact of what their work can convey and maximizing that impact.
A. Students pursue communication design careers today because those who enjoy making magic have many opportunities in graphic design and animation. Today, communication design is not a field by itself but more of a weapon that can be applied in many different industries. Due to its dynamic nature, students can arm themselves with far more knowledge than they would if they only relied on what colleges and universities taught them. Nevertheless, despite the current economic downturn, the graphic and animation industries continue to expand quickly worldwide. Also, even with their late entry into India, these two industries are progressing and poised for a protracted period of growth.
A. Students can pursue specialization's in:
Graphics: Students who complete Pearl Academy's B. Des. in Communication Design program will have the theoretical, practical, and professional skills necessary to work in the field of communication design. Students gain knowledge of how to comprehend people in their sociocultural contexts and create plans that result in thoughtfully designed communication products, systems, services, and experiences.
Animation and VFX: The Animation and VFX program support students' aspirations to enter the animation field and animation practices by helping them comprehend and apply design principles to a variety of communication challenges across various media, formats, and contexts.
UX/UI: The UX/UI design program aims to meet the growing demand for designers with the ability to produce meaningful interactions between people and technology. Students who complete this program in UX and UI design will be well-versed in visual design, human psychology, systems thinking, future technologies, programming, and the practical skills required to succeed in the workplace.
Game Design: The game design training provides students with the theoretical, technical, and business know-how needed to launch careers in the gaming industry. Students also learn the fundamentals of storytelling, behavioral psychology, and play design.
Our 360-degree, extensive learning-based model provides students with a diverse range of paths and possibilities.
A. Information is king in this day and age, and communication is its foundation. No business can successfully reach its target market without using a structured communication system. The following are some industries that offer communication designer jobs:
A game developer creates a playable game for users based on the concepts of a designer. Game developers create game code for a range of platforms, including PCs, consoles, web browsers, and mobile devices.
A communication designer would plan and carry out the full range of a messaging campaign, from beginning to end. They could work in a variety of industries, including branding, product design, web or app design, and advertising.
VFX artists digitally produce photorealistic imagery. The function calls for the seamless incorporation of these effects into live action in motion pictures, television, and, increasingly, online and console gaming.
A motion designer creates animated graphics and content for a variety of media, including television, the internet, and film, using animation, audio effects, and visual effects.