Diploma in Advertising Communication Design (Graphic and Visual) at Fergusson College

Diploma in Advertising Communication Design (Graphic and Visual) at Fergusson College in Pune, Maharashtra is a 1-year diploma programme in the UG Diploma family.

The course is about design thinking, drawing, materials and digital tools, built around a portfolio of studio projects.

Fergusson College is a private institute, founded in 1885. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Fergusson College — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most UGD programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means design thinking, drawing, materials and digital tools, built around a portfolio of studio projects. Typical first jobs: designer roles in product, fashion, communication or UX.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Fergusson College for the current semester-wise plan.

Fergusson College has not published a fee for Diploma in Advertising Communication Design (Graphic and Visual) on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 1 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

For admission to Diploma in Advertising Communication Design (Graphic and Visual), you usually need Class 12 in any stream.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through UCEED, NID DAT and NIFT. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Fergusson College's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take UCEED, NID DAT and NIFT and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Fergusson College on its website (www.fergusson.edu) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Fergusson College runs 3 UGD specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Diploma in Landscape Design
• Diploma in Jewellery Design

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in design thinking? You will spend 1 year on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Fergusson College compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Pune?