Multimedia Designers create interesting presentations of images and information for various media including the web, television, movies, and video games. Multimedia Designers generally need a strong foundation in art, even if they work in a high-technology field.
Personal Competencies
You are interested in artistic occupations
You are good with computers
You are comfortable working with teams
You like to pay attention to details while working
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree in Design (B.Des.) in Multimedia Design/Communication followed by Master’s degree (M.Des.) in the same discipline
OR 1. Complete 10 + 2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree in Science (B.Sc.) in Multimedia Design/Animation followed by Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in the same discipline
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Design. This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University, Shimla 2. Central Institute of Technology, Kokrajhar 3. Industrial Design Centre, IIT Bombay 4. National Institute of Design, Assam 5. National Institute of Design, Madhya Pradesh 6. National Institute of Design, Haryana 7. National Institute of Design, Andhra Pradesh 8. Assam Science and Technology University, Guwahati
Private Institutes (Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying) 1. Chitkara University, Patiala 2. Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Design, Gandhinagar 3. D J Academy of Design, Coimbatore 4. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai 5. Indian Institute of Art and Design, New Delhi 6. Indian Institute of Crafts and Design, Jaipur 7. Nirma University, Ahmedabad 8. Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune
*NPTEL - National Programme in Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio - video form.
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 30,000 - 4,00,000*.
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes* • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Entertainment Industry, Design Firms
Entrepreneurship: You can also start a personal practise in this field.
Work Environment: The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Dashrath Patel (born 1927 in Gujarat) is one of India's first multi-media designers. His design vision tries to emulate many aspects of the Indian culture. Patel studied fine arts at Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai. He then studied painting, sculpture and ceramics during his Post Graduate studies at École des Beaux-Arts, Paris. Mr. Patel was the founder secretary of the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2011 and the Padma Shri in 1980 by the Government of India for his involvement in design.*
Multimedia Designer
NCS Code: NA | DS0151. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree in Design (B.Des.) in Multimedia Design/Communication followed by Master’s degree (M.Des.) in the same discipline
OR 1. Complete 10 + 2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree in Science (B.Sc.) in Multimedia Design/Animation followed by Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in the same discipline
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Design.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University, Shimla
2. Central Institute of Technology, Kokrajhar
3. Industrial Design Centre, IIT Bombay
4. National Institute of Design, Assam
5. National Institute of Design, Madhya Pradesh
6. National Institute of Design, Haryana
7. National Institute of Design, Andhra Pradesh
8. Assam Science and Technology University, Guwahati
Private Institutes
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. Chitkara University, Patiala
2. Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Design, Gandhinagar
3. D J Academy of Design, Coimbatore
4. Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai
5. Indian Institute of Art and Design, New Delhi
6. Indian Institute of Crafts and Design, Jaipur
7. Nirma University, Ahmedabad
8. Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
Distance Learning Institute
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Online Courses
• NPTEL* Swayam - https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/ntr20_ed15/preview
• Udemy - https://www.udemy.com/course/graphic-designing-course-for-special-needs-people/
*NPTEL - National Programme in Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio - video form.
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 30,000 - 4,00,000*.
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Entertainment Industry, Design Firms
Entrepreneurship: You can also start a personal practise in this field.
Work Environment: The work timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Trainee Multimedia Designer → Senior Multimedia Designer → Visual Effects Supervisor
The approx. salary of a Multimedia Designer ranges between INR 9,000 - 84,000 per* month.
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Multimedia_Designer/Salary
*The figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Dashrath Patel (born 1927 in Gujarat) is one of India's first multi-media designers. His design vision tries to emulate many aspects of the Indian culture. Patel studied fine arts at Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai. He then studied painting, sculpture and ceramics during his Post Graduate studies at École des Beaux-Arts, Paris. Mr. Patel was the founder secretary of the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2011 and the Padma Shri in 1980 by the Government of India for his involvement in design.*
Source: https://design.careers360.com/articles/most-popular-indian-graphic-designers
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains.
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