Description

Self Preparation course 

Where to start?

• How to think: This course allows you to focus on how to be observant, how to come up with original ideas, how to make a study plan, how to handle exam pressure and anxiety, and how to approach any question in the exam
• Topicwise videos: Start with topic-wise videos, you will find all the topics covered in this course.
• Use Provided Resources: Make full use of the videos, readings, and supplementary resources provided in the package. They are designed to give you a well-rounded preparation. Every video is followed by assignments and exercises for practice. 
• Dedicated modules: Exclusive modules for mechanical ability, spatial ability, practice questions, and other topics. 

Go through 

• Latest exam brochure for detailed information on the most recent changes in the exam pattern 
• Look at previous year's question papers 
• Understand the topics from which questions are being asked in the exams
• Make a list of topics and categorize them into three categories: Easy | Moderate | Hard
• Focus on one topic from the Moderate and one from the Hard category every week
• Repeat this till the topics from the ‘Hard’ category move to ‘Moderate’ and topics in the ‘Moderate’ move to the ‘Easy’ category
• Watch videos corresponding to each topic and do the assignments. 
• Doing assignments is crucial if you want to improve quickly 
• You have access to recorded feedback sessions, it is advised to watch one video every day. This will ensure you are headed in the right direction 
• Solve questions from the ‘Practice Questions’ course in your package
• Self-evaluate by comparing your solutions with the ones from feedback recordings and apply the feedback

Things to do Daily 

• Daily Sketching: Design exams place a strong emphasis on creativity and sketching skills. Practice sketching daily to improve speed, composition, scale, proportion, and observation. 
• Timed Practice: Work on timed exercises and mock tests to improve your time management skills, time each sketch and question you solve, crucial for the exam day.
• Current affairs: Be up to date with the current happenings in India and around the world. In-depth knowledge of everything is not required 
• Aptitude Practice: Work on improving your general aptitude and reasoning skills, as these are integral parts of exams like UCEED, CEED, NIFT, and NID.
• Exam Dates and Changes: Keep track of exam dates, application deadlines, and any changes in the exam pattern or syllabus.
• Official Guidelines: Regularly check the official websites of CEED, UCEED, NID, and NIFT for any updates or important announcements.
• Breaks and Relaxation: Don’t forget to take regular breaks. Incorporate activities like meditation, exercise, or hobbies to keep stress levels in check.
• Positive Mindset: Keep a positive attitude. Remember that consistent practice and dedication will lead to success.

What to sketch?

• Start from your surroundings: Your study table, all the rooms in your house along with all the furniture. 
• Sketch areas around your house like park, waking areas in your society, markets, supermarkets, milk booths, kiosks, clinics, hospitals, etc 
• Draw humans in every sketch. Start by sketching your family members as they do various daily activities
• Include at least 3-4 people in each sketch
• Draw as many contexts as possible, this will increase your visual library 
• Include animals in your sketches 

 Seek Feedback

Actively participate and seek feedback on your sketches, doubts, and ideas on the telegram community - t.me/introductiontodesign

By following these guidelines, you can use the self-preparation course effectively and maximize your chances of success in your design entrance exams.

In a nutshell, you will have access to 

- Recorded videos

- Recorded live sessions

- Recorded feedback sessions

- 10000+ minutes of recorded sessions covering all topics

- 2500+ questions

- 150+ assignments

- 100+ exercises

- 20+ real-time Mock tests 

Our courses are designed and curated by experts from the design industry who have taught 3000+ design aspirants. Many are now in NIDs, IITs, NIFTs, and other top colleges.

Our students have secured single-digit ranks and even topped the design entrance exams. 

Please remember that this is a self-paced course. An orientation call will be arranged for you after you register for the course. 

Note:

• NID & UCEED mock tests are included.
• The uceed mock tests will have 40 questions in Part A and one question in Part B. These mock tests can be attempted four times and have to be solved in 120 mins.