M.Design - Communication Design
Duration2 Years
Course Fee10 Lakhs
The M.Des in Communication Design at UID is an advanced, studio-based programme for graduates seeking to deepen their practice, transition from allied fields, or pursue leadership roles.
It blends strong graphic design fundamentals with research, critical theory, and human-centred problem solving to tackle complex challenges across print, digital, motion, and spatial media.
The curriculum starts with a common first-semester foundation in visual language, typography, layout, and graphic design, ensuring alignment for diverse backgrounds. Later semesters emphasize advanced research, theory-led studios, strategic systems, and experimental projects integrating AI and emerging technologies responsibly.
Curriculum Details
The curriculum builds on foundational design knowledge and advances it through research-driven, strategic, and cross-media explorations.
Key areas of learning include:
- Visual language, typography, layout, and graphic design fundamentals.
- Advanced research and theory-led studio practices.
- Strategic communication systems across print, digital, motion, and spatial media.
- Responsible integration of AI and emerging technologies.
- Ethical, community-based, and entrepreneurial design approaches.
Fee Structure
Yearly
| 1st Year | 2nd Year |
|---|---|
| ₹5,00,000 | ₹5,00,000 |
Semester Wise
| 1st Sem | 2nd Sem | 3rd Sem | 4th Sem |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹2,50,000 | ₹2,50,000 | ₹2,50,000 | ₹2,50,000 |
Career Prospects
Students graduate equipped to lead design teams, create compelling brand experiences and strategically drive communications across creative disciplines. Career opportunities include the following types of positions:
- Communication designer/design lead.
- Creative lead/art director.
- Design strategist/consultant.
- Founder of design ventures.
- Information/service/systems specialist.
- Independent designer or entrepreneur.
Opportunities exist across:
- Print, digital, motion, and spatial media.
- Research-driven and tech innovation roles.
- Ethical community and sustainable projects.
- Leadership in multi-platform communication.
- Entrepreneurial design ventures in India and globally.
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