Course content for NID UG & PG Programs

We provide coaching for Design Ability Test (DAT), Situation Test, Group Discussion, Portfolio and interview preparation, as per examination criteria specified by the design colleges.

Course content

Design Ability Test (DAT) – Covers the Drawing Ability part of the NID UG & PG Entrance Exams. The course focuses on the following topics.

• Imagination and Design Exposure

• Lateral Thinking

• Exposure to Basic Design and Interiors

• Creativity and Color Perception

• Sensitivity to Color

• 3D Form and Visualizing 3D Objects

• Scale and Proportions

• Observational Skills

• Logic and Ordering Principle

• Drawing Fundamentals

• Creative Thinking and Creative Writing

• Elements and Principles of Design and its Application

• Picture Analysis

• Designing Products for a purpose

• Evaluate Imagination

• Memory Drawing

• Thematic Color Arrangement

• Abstract Symbolism and Visual Design

• Design, Color Concepts

• Optical Illusion, Doodling

• Symbols & Pictograms and Communication Design

• Power of Observation, Innovation and Design ability

• Usage of Color and Illustration

• Neatness of Presentation and Innovative concepts

• Perspective, Proportion and Composition

• Animation and Caricature

• Color Associations and ability to create Designs from inspiration

• Creativity & Innovation

• Basics of Communication Design and Lettering

• Designing Patterns & Motifs

• Evaluation of Visual Design

• Posters, Banners & Logo’s

• Regular Class Test

• Mock Creative Ability Tests

• Practice Sessions with Past NID Entrance Test papers

Studio Test & Situation Reaction Test – The short listed candidates from written exam of NID UG are required to undergo a situation reaction test and studio test respectively. The test evaluates the candidate’s skills for material handling and innovative ability on a given situation with given set of material. The course focuses on

• Introduction on Creative Thinking

• How to understand the design briefs

• Assistance with generation of Ideas

• Assistance with generation of Ideas

• Tips on Execution of Ideas

• Material Manipulation

• 3D Modeling with Clay and other Materials

• Experiences of Past Successful Students

• Analysis & Individual Assessment of your work

• Model making, discussing and solving last year questions

• Group Activities & learn to work in a group

• 3D Modeling with Materials provided at the NIFT Situation test

• How to make a Write Up

Portfolio Preparation

• Portfolio guidance and portfolio making with expert faculty

Interview Preparation

• Mock interview, discussion of questions usually asked during the interview and interview tips from expert.