Do you like to draw or make things with material found around the house? Do you like working on jigsaw puzzles? Are you curious about how things work and why some don't turn out as they should? Would you rather doodle and explain an idea than talk about it? If you have answered yes to most of these questions, then you do possess an aptitude for Design.
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- 1. How do I know if I have an aptitude for Design?
- 2. I can't draw, but I have ideas and I want to be a
designer. Is that possible?
Drawing is a skill, learnt and perfected by practice. As most good design colleges have an entrance test which also assesses your ability to communicate your ideas through your drawings, it is important to be able to draw in correct perspective and proportion. So, we recommend that you begin practising your drawing skills at the earliest, both before applying to a Design programme as well as after enrolment.
- 3. What are the basic requirements to excel in design
oriented courses?
There are three things you need to develop in order to achieve design exclusivity and excellence.
- (a) Ideas / Out of the Box thinking
- (b) Drawing skills
- (c) Social consciousness
The hand needs time to train to draw in the best possible manner. The subconscious mind needs to automatically observe details and to be in sync with the pulse of the society. All this with ample time, translates into creativity.
- 4. Is the B.Des.(FDT) course a Degree course?
Yes, B.Des.(FDT) course is a degree course. Students who will successfully complete the course will get a degree from Uka Tarsadia University.Additionally, students can also opt for receiving a Diploma in Design [D.Des.(FDT)]after two and a half years of study. For more information regarding D.Des.(FDT), please contact the institute directly.
- 5. What is the Duration of B. Design Course at JSFDT?
Duration of B.Des.(FDT) course is Four years Full Time (Eight semesters)
- 6. How much do the courses cost?
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- 7. What are the eligibility criteria / entry requirements?
Minimum 10+2 level of the senior school certificate examination of any central/state government board
OR
10+3 or 10+4 diploma [any stream] recognized by central /state governments
OR
International baccalaureate diploma after ten years of schooling
AND
On the basis of merit in the entrance test as prescribed by the Faculty of Design, Planning &Architectureand organised on campus by the Uka Tarsadia University.
- 8. What is the admission procedure at UTU?
Admission Process Involves the Following Steps:
- Pay admission form fee at UTU Main Office and collect Receipt for same. You will also be given a PIN to fill form on-line at UTU web-site. Assistance for the same will be available at the counselling centre.
- Submit this receipt after attaching copy of certificates for verification at JSFDT. Also collect hall-ticket for entrance test.
- Give entrance test on prescribed date. A merit list will be prepared based on the candidate’s performance in the entrance test and his/her academic merit. Based on this merit list, student will gain admission in JSFDT.
Weightage
Marks received in Aptitude Test conducted by GSID, FDPA, UTU 50% Marks received in Qualifying Examination as mentioned in eligibility criteria i.e. 12th Standard Or Diploma 50% - 9. What is the pattern of admission entrance test?
The entrance test consists of two main components:
Creative Aptitude Test and General Aptitude Test
The General Aptitude Test consists of objective type questions with one mark for every correct answer.
Creative Aptitude Test
The test focuses on judging intuition skill, power of observation, innovation in development of a concept and design ability of the candidate. An important aspect of the test is the creative and innovative use of colour and illustration skills.
General Aptitude Test
- 1) Quantitative Ability: It consists of questions on addition, multiplication, division, fractions, percentage, rate of interest, work and task, ratio and proportion, and distance.
- 2) Communication Ability: It is aimed at testing the language ability of the candidates. It includes questions on synonyms, antonyms, words with corresponding meanings, singular, plural, one word substitutes, idioms and phrases and correct spellings.
- 3) English Comprehension: It requires understanding and answering questions regarding a specific passage.
- 4) Analytical Ability: It is designed to test the candidate's inference and logic ability from given information.
- 5) General Knowledge and Current Affairs based on recent events and general knowledge.
- 6) Case Study: This test uses a situation to evaluate your style of response to discern your managerial ability
Weightage
Creative Aptitude Test (CAT) has 60 % of total weightage
General Aptitude Test (GAT) has 40 % of total weightage
The Questions will be based on:
- Quantitative Ability
- Communication Ability
- English Comprehension
- Analytical Ability
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs
- 10. What is the scope of Fashion Design?
As a professional Fashion Designer, you can work in areas like Designer Wear Production, Fashion Marketing, Planning and Concept Management. Prospects for Fashion Design graduates are pretty good thanks to the huge and still growing demand for “designer wear” and the equally outsized quantity of exports.
Export House-Apparel Production Manager, Fabric Buyer, Fabric Quality Control Manager, Cutting Assistant and Outside Sales Representative
Textile Mill, Manufacturing and processing companies that produce clothing, soft furnishings and other textile-based products
Several large Fashion and Clothing retailers,Show room sales representative
Design Studios and consultancies
Fashion Illustrator
Fashion Journalism
Handloom cooperatives and buying agencies
You may even work as freelancer. And with good experience and contacts, you can eventually start your own business.
You can also work as a designated costume designer, fashion consultant, personal stylist, technical designer, graphic designer, production pattern maker or a fashion coordinator.
After successful completion of the course, you can remain self-employed. Alternatively, several export houses, garment store chains, textile mills, leather companies, boutiques, fashion show organizers, jewelry houses and media houses recruit professionals interested in a career in fashion designing.
Then there is fashion media, design production management, fashion accessory design, quality control and promotion of brands.
- 11. Can I pursue Masters in Design after completion
of the Bachelor of DesignProgramme?
Yes, on the basis of the Bachelor of Design degree students can apply for Master’s degree in Design and Allied fields. Many schools offer Master’s programme in Design, both nationally & internationally.