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DETAILS
UPES School of Design’s Postgraduate Programme, , M Design (M.Des.) in Graphics Design prepares students to become proficient and compelling visual storytellers with a focus on the evolving industry and technology. Students are exposed to image design, typography, layout design, branding, design history, research methods, web-based design, digital design, photography, and graphics technology.
Duration of Program
2 years (4 Semesters)
Seats
50*
DESIGN YOUR OWN DEGREE
UPES’ curriculum framework is holistic in its overall structure and yet focuses on the individual need of the student to discover, experience, explore and challenge. Along with the core subject, students have the option to choose from subject-focused specialisations. They are also allowed to choose minor/exploratory subject from other schools at UPES that are: School of Engineering, School of Computer Science, School of Law, School of Business, School of Health Sciences, School of Design, School of Modern Media, and School of Liberal Studies.
Further, based on the multifaceted needs of the global workplace and evolving lifestyles, the curriculum offers Signature and Life-Skills courses through School for Life. To round off this learning experience, students are required to do mandatory internships in the social sector, government/public sector, and industry. The combinations available for students to pick and choose from are endless, ensuring both depth and width of knowledge.
- Graphic designer
- Creative director
- Production artist
- Product developer
- Art director
- Multimedia artist or animator
- Marketing specialist
- Minimum 50% in class X & XII.
- Minimum 50% marks in bachelor’s degree in Design/Engineering/Architecture/ Interior Design: 10+2+4 years (minimum four-year bachelor’s course) OR 2 years M.Sc./MTech in Computer Science and Engineering. IT Subjects / Domains (Only for Interaction Design) or equivalent.
National Level / UPESDAT/CUET followed by Portfolio Presentation & Interview
Note: Candidates having valid CEED-2023 scores will be exempted from UPES – DAT Exam. The cut-off rank for CEED up to 1886.
SEMESTER I
| Subject Code | Subject | Credits |
| SDCS 7003 | Understanding Design and Design Process | 2 |
| SDCS 7004 | Elements and Principles of Design | 4 |
| SDCS 7006 | Space and Form | 3 |
| SDXD 7016 | Typography | 3 |
| SDGF 7001 | Elements of Photo, Video and Animation | 4 |
| SDGF 7002 | Basic Graphic Design | 3 |
| SDPJ 7117 | Des project 1: Poster/Branding Identity | 5 |
| Total | 24 |
SEMESTER II
| Subject Code | Subject | Credits |
| SDCS 7005 | Design Research Methodology | 2 |
| SDGF 7003 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| SDGF 7004 | Package Design | 4 |
| SDGF 7005 | Publication Design | 3 |
| Professional Elective 1 | 2 | |
| SDGF 7006P | Infographics | |
| SDGF 7007P | Cultural Anthropology | |
| Professional Elective 2 | 3 | |
| SDXD 7030P | Illustration | |
| SDXD 7031P | Brochure Design | |
| SDPJ 7119 | Design Project 2: Publication/ Packaging/ Infographics | 5 |
| Open Elective 1: Graphic Design Trends | 2 | |
| Open Elective 2: Semiotics | 3 | |
| Total | 27 |
SEMESTER III
| Subject Code | Subject | Credits |
| SDCS 8001 | Design Management & Professional Practice | 2 |
| SIIB 8101 | Summer Internship | 2 |
| SDGF 8005 | Information Design | 2 |
| SDGF 8006 | Advertising & Marketing | 3 |
| Professional Elective 3 | 3 | |
| SDGF 8007P | Product Graphics | |
| SDGF 8008P | Social Communication | |
| SDGF 8009P | AR and VR | |
| Professional Elective 2 | 2 | |
| SDXD 8013P | Interaction Design | |
| SDGF 8010P | Transmedia Design | |
| SDGF 8011P | Media Studies | |
| SDPJ 8129 | Design Project 3: Ad Campaign in print/ Motion/ Social Media/Way Finding and Signage Design | 5 |
| Open Elective 3: Type in Motion | 2 | |
| Open Elective 4: Design for Social Media | 3 | |
| Total | 24 |
SEMESTER IV
| Subject Code | Subject | Credits |
| SDPJ 8130 | Post-Graduation Thesis Project - Graphic Design | 15 |
| Total | 15 |
Career Prospects
- Graphic designer
- Creative director
- Production artist
- Product developer
- Art director
- Multimedia artist or animator
- Marketing specialist
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 50% in class X & XII.
- Minimum 50% marks in bachelor’s degree in Design/Engineering/Architecture/ Interior Design: 10+2+4 years (minimum four-year bachelor’s course) OR 2 years M.Sc./MTech in Computer Science and Engineering. IT Subjects / Domains (Only for Interaction Design) or equivalent.
Selection Criteria
National Level / UPESDAT/CUET followed by Portfolio Presentation & Interview
Note: Candidates having valid CEED-2023 scores will be exempted from UPES – DAT Exam. The cut-off rank for CEED up to 1886.
Curriculum
SEMESTER I
| Subject Code | Subject | Credits |
| SDCS 7003 | Understanding Design and Design Process | 2 |
| SDCS 7004 | Elements and Principles of Design | 4 |
| SDCS 7006 | Space and Form | 3 |
| SDXD 7016 | Typography | 3 |
| SDGF 7001 | Elements of Photo, Video and Animation | 4 |
| SDGF 7002 | Basic Graphic Design | 3 |
| SDPJ 7117 | Des project 1: Poster/Branding Identity | 5 |
| Total | 24 |
SEMESTER II
| Subject Code | Subject | Credits |
| SDCS 7005 | Design Research Methodology | 2 |
| SDGF 7003 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| SDGF 7004 | Package Design | 4 |
| SDGF 7005 | Publication Design | 3 |
| Professional Elective 1 | 2 | |
| SDGF 7006P | Infographics | |
| SDGF 7007P | Cultural Anthropology | |
| Professional Elective 2 | 3 | |
| SDXD 7030P | Illustration | |
| SDXD 7031P | Brochure Design | |
| SDPJ 7119 | Design Project 2: Publication/ Packaging/ Infographics | 5 |
| Open Elective 1: Graphic Design Trends | 2 | |
| Open Elective 2: Semiotics | 3 | |
| Total | 27 |
SEMESTER III
| Subject Code | Subject | Credits |
| SDCS 8001 | Design Management & Professional Practice | 2 |
| SIIB 8101 | Summer Internship | 2 |
| SDGF 8005 | Information Design | 2 |
| SDGF 8006 | Advertising & Marketing | 3 |
| Professional Elective 3 | 3 | |
| SDGF 8007P | Product Graphics | |
| SDGF 8008P | Social Communication | |
| SDGF 8009P | AR and VR | |
| Professional Elective 2 | 2 | |
| SDXD 8013P | Interaction Design | |
| SDGF 8010P | Transmedia Design | |
| SDGF 8011P | Media Studies | |
| SDPJ 8129 | Design Project 3: Ad Campaign in print/ Motion/ Social Media/Way Finding and Signage Design | 5 |
| Open Elective 3: Type in Motion | 2 | |
| Open Elective 4: Design for Social Media | 3 | |
| Total | 24 |
SEMESTER IV
| Subject Code | Subject | Credits |
| SDPJ 8130 | Post-Graduation Thesis Project - Graphic Design | 15 |
| Total | 15 |
Eligibility Criteria for Fellowship for M.Des Students
- Minimum SGPA / CGPA 8.5 in first Semester and subsequent semesters/ year.
- Passed every semester in first attempt without any supplementary or improvement exam.
- Minimum of 75% attendance in the entire semester.
- No disciplinary action initiated/ awarded against the student.
- Exemplary behavior and compliance with all other norms as prescribed by the University.
- Such students must not be getting any kind of financial assistance / support e.g., fellowship/scholarship/fee waiver etc. from any other source public or private.
