Mentors: From The Design Habitat + IIT + NID + MIT ID+ Other Design Institute
Crash Course
Programme Overview
The Design Crash Course for Entrance Test is an intensive, fast-paced program designed to prepare students for the highly competitive entrance exams of top design institutes such as NID, NIFT, UCEED, and CEED. This short-term course is ideal for students looking to sharpen their skills and strategies in a limited time, focusing on key areas critical for success in these exams.
Program Structure
The crash course is meticulously designed to cover the essential components of design entrance exams in a concise and efficient manner. It focuses on building core skills, exam techniques, and time management strategies.
Fees for this course
Eligibility:
Course Duration
Mode of Course
Online and OfflineCore Areas of Focus
✯ Design Aptitude:
o Understanding design principles and visual communication
o Enhancing creativity and innovation
o Problem-solving through design thinking
o Observational drawing, perspective, and visual accuracy
✯ General Knowledge & Current Affairs:
o Key events in the design industry
o Art, architecture, and design history
o Latest trends in fashion, product, and communication design
✯ Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability:
o Enhancing logical thinking skills
o Pattern recognition and visual reasoning
o Analytical questions and puzzles
✯ Studio Test and Situation Tests (For specific exams):
o Mock studio test simulations
o Model making, material manipulation, and prototyping
o Creative problem-solving exercises for situation tests
✯ Portfolio Building & Personal Interview Preparation:
o Creating and refining a design portfolio
o Personal statement guidance
o Interview techniques and presentation skills
Course Structure
- Mock Tests & Exam Simulations: Regular mock tests aligned with the actual exam pattern to help students get familiar with time constraints, question types, and test environments.
- Expert Faculty & Mentorship: Personalized guidance from experienced mentors who specialize in preparing students for top design entrance exams.
- Focused Skill Development: Intensive workshops on sketching, creative thinking, and problem-solving to enhance core skills needed to excel in design exams.
- Time Management & Exam Strategies: Special sessions on managing time effectively, prioritizing questions, and improving accuracy under pressure.
- Short-term, high-impact preparation for students who are close to their exam date and need focused revision.
- Regular feedback and progress tracking to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
- Small batch sizes to ensure personalized attention.
- Mock studio and situation tests to simulate real-world exam conditions.
- Expert exam strategies to boost confidence and performance on exam day.
The Design Crash Course is tailored to provide students with the tools and confidence they
need to excel in their design entrance tests, helping them secure a place in top-tier design
institutes.