Diploma in Graphics Designing at X-Gen College of Visual Art

If you are looking at Diploma in Graphics Designing, X-Gen College of Visual Art in Brahmapur runs it as a 1-year, full-time diploma course. The total fee on record is ₹3.81 lakh, which works out to about ₹3.81 lakh a year.

At its core, the programme covers design thinking, drawing, materials and digital tools, built around a portfolio of studio projects.

X-Gen College of Visual Art is a private institute. This page brings together what is on record for this course at X-Gen College of Visual Art — 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 X-Gen College of Visual Art for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to UGD programmes at X-Gen College of Visual Art as a group.

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Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with X-Gen College of Visual Art before you pay anything.

To be considered for Diploma in Graphics Designing, 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 X-Gen College of Visual Art's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

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 X-Gen College of Visual Art on its website (www.xgenanimation.com) 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.

X-Gen College of Visual Art runs 4 UGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• XDFX PRO
• Diploma in 3D Animation and VFX
• Diploma in Fine Arts

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in design thinking? You will spend 1 year on it.
• Can you manage ₹3.81 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does X-Gen College of Visual Art compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Brahmapur?