M Des (Master of Design) at NIFT
For complete NIFT info goto http://blog.malvikajain.com/nift-admission/
Huge thanks to Pawan Kumar and Devan Das for the following info on MDes.
Pavan wrote:
Hi Malvika!
Thanks for the reply! I got rank 18 in NIFT’s 2 year Master of Design programme in design space which is offered in NIFT Delhi and Mumbai centers, 30 seats each. It has 3 specializations one can chose from - fashion, textile and communication design.
Mdes at NIFT is a new course. The 1st batch passed out from Delhi in 2008. Last year it was introduced in Mumbai as well. Earlier the eligibility criterion was a bachelor’s degree in any design discipline. This year onwards they have opened it to graduates from all fields so one can join if s/he can clear the written (creative ability test and general ability test), group discussion and interview which test one’s design aptitude and potential among other things. Those not from a design background will be made to go through some sort of foundation program in the first few weeks.
I think these are very positive steps taken by NIFT for couple of reasons - first most of the top fashion institutes worldwide have very strong MA programmes of international repute. Second, they do not force stringent eligibility requirements. If one shows outstanding potential, industry experience and a portfolio to match then s/he can get into top institutes like central St. martin’s and others even without graduation, let alone graduation in design. I think the education system in our country is not that flexible yet but we are getting there slowly.
Yesterday, I visited NIFT Mumbai and met the relevant faculty members yesterday, and they were very friendly and nice. I had most of my queries resolved.
For details on the course content and eligibility, read about Mdes on the official NIFT website.
There are total 30 seats in Delhi and 30 in Mumbai. The written test has 80% weightage (40% each for general ability test and creative ability test), group discussion and interview have 10% each.
Total of around 180 students were called for GD and interview this year. Our GD was conducted in batches of 10 and the topic was not related to fashion/design. In interview there was a panel of 5 professors. Some students had taken along their portfolios but the panel did not view them. We had not been asked to carry our portfolios and I think since many students did not have a design portfolio anyway, so to be fair to all they were not judging portfolios. The questions they asked seemed to be centered around assessing a candidate's motivation, past achievements, aspirations, thought process, potential and suitability for the course.
Students are required to opt for a specialization in fashion, textile or communication design after they join, as per their interest. Second semester onwards they start getting more into their chosen path. However since the course is quite open ended, the opportunity for learning and exploring specific subjects is always there depending on a student's initiative. The course basically has a research orientation as intended by NIFT. So while one can expect similar content (journalism, photography, styling advertising, graphic design …) and faculty as Fashion Communication BDes course, some more research work will be expected out of the MDes students.
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By Devan Das, doing M.des at NIFT, Delhi.
MDes at NIFT has3 specializations; Fashion Design, Textile Design and Communication Design.
And just a general word on all the other queries, since there are a lot of ‘non design background’ aspirers, well, let me tell u your background is not a hinderance as long as u show your interest in design and enthusiasm in the field, up-to-date knowledge and sincere involvement with the news and development in the design field, now am not talking about Indian fashion weeks, page 3 or who’s who in the snob world, but do you know your typography, do you know what it real design research and sustainability is. Who’s Paul Rand for example? Steve job and his design philosophy (no , it’s not jus white apple computers…) What’s installation art? Well, that’s just a little food for thought, and no, don’t get worried; i am not saying you’ve to be Einstein either.
But do be warned, the M.Des course is not going to teach u details , they expect a grounding from bachelors and though basic inputs are given in the areas of specialization, the course is more research oriented and you’ve got to be ready for conceptual work as well.
The practical skills? Learn them in the 4 yr under-graduate course.
all the best!
cheers!
July 6th, 2009 - 09:53
hey malvika….can you please tell me if nift has a post graduate degree in fashion designing…i got fc this year but i really wanted to do fashion designing… please let me know if its better if i finish fc here and go abroad for fd later….i really need to know …thanks a ton
July 8th, 2009 - 06:44
@vish: i am sure NIFT’s official website will give that info
July 8th, 2009 - 12:26
i didnt get it there…its very unclear…but thanks anyway
you are great help
September 21st, 2009 - 02:53
hey…umm do we need to study calculus fr Mdes?
Pls reply…
September 21st, 2009 - 23:57
@prabhu: dont know about PG
October 26th, 2009 - 03:39
hi , does the mdesign course have a managemnt seat ? If yes how much would it cost .. thanku
November 11th, 2009 - 07:54
hi
i m an engineering student but m really creative and innovative.
i want to apply for mdes. how can i prepare for the test?????
wat kind of question thy ask??
November 12th, 2009 - 05:37
hi…can a b.com graduate do m.des course?
November 13th, 2009 - 01:00
@kanu: yes
November 28th, 2009 - 04:23
thank u
December 4th, 2009 - 08:21
HI….I HAVE DONE BCA SO AM I ELIGIBLE FOR M.Des FROM NIFT OR ELSE?
December 14th, 2009 - 07:35
Can u pls tell me if an engg graduate is eligible for Mdes as in the NIFT site its not given as a creteria. Thankz in advance.
April 10th, 2010 - 14:32
hey malvika,
I am an undergraduate of information technology branch.
Can i go for architectural or industrial design?
April 10th, 2010 - 14:34
i want to go for masters degree in architectural or industrial design…
April 16th, 2010 - 11:30
hey malvika, I hav passed d 1st phase of NIFT masters in design, i want 2 know wat kind of gd topics can come, becoz dis field is very new one.
April 27th, 2010 - 23:21
@vish, i am a final yr student of M.des, and helpin Malvika answer ur query: wel, Mdes in NIommuniFT has 3 specializations; Fashion Design, Textile Design and Communication Design.
And jus a genera word on all the other queries, since there are a lot of ‘non design background’ aspirers, well, let me tell u ur background is not a hinderance as long as u show ur interest in design and enthusiasm in the field, up-to-date knowledge and sincere involvement with the news n development in the design field, now am not talkin botu indian fashion weeks, page 3 or who’s who in de snob world,… but do u know ur typography, do u know what it real design research and sustainability is. who’s paul rand for example?… steve job n his design philosophy (no , its not jus white apple computers…) wats installation art?,… wel, thats jus a lil food fr thought, n no, don get worried am not sayin u’ve to be einstein either,
but do be warned, de M.Des course is not goin to teach u details , they expect a grounding from bachelors and though basic inputs are given in the areas of specialization, the course is more research oriented n u gotta be ready fr conceptual work as well, the practical skills?…
learn them in de 4 yr under graduate course.
all de best!
cheers!
April 27th, 2010 - 23:23
damn … typos!… sorry guys…
SPELL CHECK: NIFT * (second line)
SORRY MJ! :-/
May 20th, 2010 - 16:51
nice to c so many aspiring designers here… im one of the top designers in this country and let me give u some inputs…. watever u do, jus put ur mind in there. i wanted to be a automobile designer and ended up in fashion…. now im one of the top 5 in the world.. follow ur dreams have small goals and put efforts to achieve it…. and finally be proud of wat u r…
regarding info on wat u asked i think Mr. Devan has given clear info….
June 5th, 2010 - 17:36
i want 2 more about M.des.. actually .. i want 2 do this course.. i have passed.. BFA (applied) in 2010
June 15th, 2010 - 01:00
Hello friends,
I require some information on M.FTech like what will be the opportunities or offers you get after completing of M.FTech. what will be the job opportunities one can get after completion ? I think these is a good course for a textile engineer but let me know as a B.E(Textile) fresher if you get job in a very small company and also get rank in M.FTech which one you will choose & why? What will be the ranking of NIFT centres in terms of ROI?
June 15th, 2010 - 09:50
hey i wanted to knw if i will get my centre as delhi for MA in design..my rank is 25..
October 24th, 2010 - 13:47
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hi
i m an engineering student but m really creative and innovative.
i want to apply for mdes. how can i prepare for the test?????
wat kind of question thy ask??
November 18th, 2010 - 04:03
hi
my name is megha. i m planning to give m.des entrance next yr but doubtful of its curriculum. is it wholly based on research or it has designing parts like the ones in fashion designing, for. example fashion illustrations, pattern and garment making.
m more interested in the designing part but not sure whether dis course would teach all dese details. i belong to a science background and really want 2 make my career as fashion designer.
please help me out
November 27th, 2010 - 21:32
Hi,
Could you please tel about the placements and job opportunities for M.Des graduates.
December 25th, 2010 - 13:44
i want to know whether i am eligible for M.Des as i am doing my BE in computer science pls reply soon
and i wanna know which is better M Des or M.F.M …
I LIKE DESIGINING CLOTHS AND GIVING SUGGESSIONS ..AND I LIKE TO CREAT SOMETHING NEW AND INNOVATIVE SO I WANT U TO SUGGEST ME
January 4th, 2011 - 19:36
thank you malvika ma’am!..
i do have another doubt regarding M.Des at nift..
in PG, is the course and center selection procedure same as th UG one?
im referring to your post..
(http://blog.malvikajain.com/orientation-programme-for-ug-design-courses-at-nift)
one more thing…
as i have a non-design background (Bcom)… i dont have much knowledge about the design field…as Devan sir has mentioned above (like things about Paul Rand,Steve Job etc)….
could you suggest some sources from where i can start preparing myself and increasing my knowledge
please do reply soon
thank u!
January 21st, 2011 - 14:51
Hi!
I am a bit confused i guess.. so if anyone here can answer my question.. it would be great!
i’d love to apply for masters in design at nift delhi, but i’d like to know if it matters if you’ve done your graduation from a regular course in DU or IGNOU or something?
does it make a difference?
January 22nd, 2011 - 14:55
hi….
i’m in 3rd year of b.com…. n wanna go for communication design… can i go for m.des??m i eligible for that or i’ve to go for b.des…. according to you whoul i go for b.des or m.des?? plz let me know….
January 28th, 2011 - 01:18
hey malvika,
how u doing?…im a student kin nift now.the last time i wrote to u i was panicking for the entrance exam a little.but now it ok…i wanted to know if u could help me have a reference of a nift student portfolio from foundatio?
January 29th, 2011 - 11:33
hi malvika,
i plan to appear for masters programe 2012(nift). i hv a BBA and a 2yrs diploma from nifd but wat i feel is am not strong enough to compete the CAT part. could u help me by advising hw wld i develope my design skills and creativity senses.
is there any habit tht i could grow on a day to day to basis so that i improve.
January 29th, 2011 - 12:57
please help.
February 1st, 2011 - 19:22
hai i am doing my 2nd btech(EEE) after completing my btech i just want to join Bdes i just want to know all details abt Bdes.so please can u help me
February 11th, 2011 - 10:55
it’s already explained in nft prep blog-post.