Hall Tickets Dispatched and Received

As stated in the NID website, December 31, 2013 is the last date of receiving hall tickets of Approved applications.

Here is how the Mail containing your NID Entrance Test Hall Ticket will look like:

If you have received your Hall Ticket, good going!

But if not, here is what you can do:

• Visit your local post office and ask the concerned Postman about your Letter posted from NID, Gujarat. As this is festive season, there are chances that your Letter from NID may get misplaced/ delayed.
• If your local post office has not received it, with no delay call the NID Admission Helpdesk and state your query. 
• NID Admission Helpdesk: Phone: +91 79 2662 3462  |  eMail: admissions@nid.edu

NID 2014 Admissions - Applications Available

NOTE: The blog has been inactive for a while due to some personal priorities. In case of any queries, do email us at targetnid(at)outlook (dot)com. We will try to reply as soon as possible. Thank you!

NID 2014 -2015 forms are now available.

GDPD Application Form: http://admissions.nid.edu/images/GDPD_2014-15_Form.pdf

PGDPD Application Form: http://admissions.nid.edu/images/PGDPD_2014-15_Form.pdf

Overseas Students: http://admissions.nid.edu/images/Overseas_2014-15_Form.pdf

Prospectus: http://admissions.nid.edu/images/Admission_2014-15_Brochure_Final.pdf
OBC Certificate: http://admissions.nid.edu/images/OBC_Certificate_New.pdf

NOTE: Also, we have received some emails stating that few of our Tutorial Download links are broken. We will fix that as soon as possible. 

Last date for receiving the completed application forms at NID is November 2, 2013
Design aptitude test for GDPD (at all centres) JANUARY 12, 2014. SUNDAY
Design aptitude test for PGDPD (at all centres) JANUARY 11, 2014. SATURDAY

List of documents to be enclosed with GDPD application form:

1. GDPD Hall Ticket (both copies) duly filled in with recent photographs.
2. Attested copies of SSC & HSC marksheets (those who are studying presently in HSC, must submit bonafide certificate from the school/ college).
3. Attested copy of relevant certificate indicating Date of Birth (Upper age limit as on 1st June, 2014 is 20 years for General category– Relaxable by 3 years for Reserved categories).
4. Attested copy of relevant Caste/Category certificate issued by competent authority for SC/ST/PH/OBC non-creamy layer candidates wherever applicable.


List of documents to be enclosed with PGDPD application form:

1. PGDPD Hall Ticket (both copies) duly filled in with recent photographs.
2. Attested copies of marksheets of SSC, HSC, completed years of Graduation and Degree certificate / Provisional certificate / Passing certificate (those who are studying presently in final year of graduation must submit bonafide certificate from the college).
3. Attested copy of relevant certificate indicating Date of Birth (Upper age limit as on 1st June, 2014 is 30 years for General category– Relaxable by 3 years for Reserved categories).
4. Attested copy of relevant Caste/Category certificate issued by competent authority for SC/ST/PH/OBC non-creamy layer candidates wherever applicable. Attested copies of experience certificate/s, wherever applicable.

GDPD 2012 Previous Year Question Paper

GDPD 2012 Previous Year's Entrance Question Paper

Download Link: Click Here

Last Date of receiving NID Entrance Test Hall Tickets

As stated in the NID website, December 31, 2012 is the last date of receiving hall tickets of Approved applications.

Here is how the Mail containing your NID Entrance Test Hall Ticket will look like:

If you have received your Hall Ticket, good going!

But if not, here is what you can do:

• Visit your local post office and ask the concerned Postman about your Letter posted from NID, Gujarat. As this is festive season, there are chances that your Letter from NID may get misplaced/ delayed.
  
• If your local post office has not received it, with no delay call the NID Admission Helpdesk and state your query.
  
  NID Admission Helpdesk: Phone: +91 79 2662 3462  |  eMail: admissions@nid.edu

NID Hall Tickets Dispatched

Basics on Light and Shadow

Knowing where and how to draw light and shadows can turn shapes into forms, such as a circle into a sphere, and give your drawing life and depth. Figuring out where light and shadow is in your drawing isn't tricky, but it does take practice. In this guide, you’ll learn how to see the lights and shadows and how to transfer what you see to the paper.



Learn More about Light and Shadow:   
http://idiotsguides.com/static/quickguides/artphotography/drawing_101_seeing_light_and_shadows.html

Basics on 1 Point and 2 Point Perspective Drawing

About Perspective Drawing

Perspective drawing is a drawing technique used to illustrate dimension through a flat surface. There are many forms used under perspective drawing such as, one perspective, two-point perspective, three-point perspective, bird’s eye view, worm’s eye view and others. For this tutorial, a one perspective is used to draw a scene under a checkered pathway. One perspective is also a perspective drawing that has one vanishing point were the lines drawn are parallel to each other and are at “infinity.”

To learn more about Perspective Drawing: http://drawsketch.about.com/od/perspective/Perspective_Drawing.htm

NID GDPD 2013 Mock Papers

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The MOST Complete series of NID GDPD 2013 Mock Papers available on NET.

NID Mock Papers Set 1.pdf    Download this file

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NID Mock Paper Set 4.pdf     Download this file

NID GDPD Previous Years Papers

Target NID presents

A Collection of Past 6 Years of GDPD Entrance Papers under one BLOG.

Target NID Previous Year Question Paper 2006   Download this file

Target NID Previous Year Question Paper 2007   Download this file

Target NID Previous Year Question Paper 2008   Download this file

Target NID Previous Year Question Paper 2009   Download this file

Target NID Previous Year Question Paper 2010   Download this file

Target NID Previous Year Question Paper 2011   Download this file

Object Drawing and Exploded Views | Advanced Exercise 7

An object can be anything which we can be seen and touch. Pencil drawing art is perhaps the most expressive in all art forms. Try to start with a simple drawing like a simple pot, flask, glass etc and then move to complicate object drawing.

An exploded view drawing is a diagram, picture or technical drawing of an object that shows the relationship or order of assembly of various parts.

It shows the components of an object slightly separated by distance, or suspended in surrounding space in the case of a three-dimensional exploded diagram.

This exercise is pretty useful in entrance test as examiners are generally impressed by properly organized drawings. Two Months to go. Prepare well guys. 

This file is of 5MB. It may take some time to download. Be Patient.

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Doodling, Line Drawing and Metamorphosis | Advanced Exercise 6

Doodles tell a lot about a person like the way handwriting does, and Design faculties are very good in finding out what your doodles could say or mean. Whiles you are preparing yourself for the doodling exercise it would be a good idea to know beforehand on what criteria you will be judges on.

By understanding this you will know what to draw, how to draw and what to show in your drawings.

This is one of the most frequent and important question which appears in the entrance test. Practice a lot and your hard-work won’t go waste. Few months remaining for THE TEST. Prepare well.

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Memory Drawing | Advanced Exercise 5

Just about the single most important aspect of drawing is the art and craft of seeing. If you have been doing art for a little while now you probably have noticed that the longer you look at something the more you see. It is something that takes time and discipline but it will greatly enhance your ability to draw and paint.

You have to take a really good look at things if you want to draw them well. It is a fact. So for this lesson we are going to practice something you probably don't practice much: Drawing from memory.

In drawing from memory this is what you do: You take a really good look at something then you look away and try to draw it. Simple as that. But take a really good look at the thing you want to draw, spend several minutes trying to get a sense of how it is shaped, what colors are in it and how the light falls on it. Then take out your sketch pad and try drawing it. Don't look back at the object until you are done with the drawing.

Here is an excellent tutorial for boosting your memory drawing and will help you in Entrance Exam as well. All the Best.

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Target NID Advanced Exercise 5.pdf  Download this file

Admission Forms for 2013-14 Are Out

The day has come. NID 2013-14 admission forms are now available.

2013-14 Prospectus: Download

Last date for receiving the completed application forms at NID is November 2, 2012

Design aptitude test for GDPD (at all centres) JANUARY 20, 2013. SUNDAY

Design aptitude test for PGDPD (at all centres) JANUARY 19, 2013. SATURDAY

• Click Here to Download GDPD Application Form : Download
  List of documents to be enclosed with GDPD application form:
  1.    GDPD Hall Ticket (both copies) duly filled in with recent photographs.
  2.    Attested copies of SSC & HSC marksheets (those who are studying presently in HSC, must submit bonafide certificate from the school/ college).
  3.    Attested copy of relevant certificate indicating Date of Birth (Upper age limit as on 1st June, 2013 is 20 years for General category– Relaxable by 3 years for Reserved categories).
  4.    Attested copy of relevant Caste/Category certificate issued by competent authority for SC/ST/PH/OBC non-creamy layer candidates wherever applicable.

•     Click Here to Download PGDPD Application Form: Download
  List of documents to be enclosed with PGDPD application form:
  1.    PGDPD Hall Ticket (both copies) duly filled in with recent photographs.
  2.    Attested copies of marksheets of SSC, HSC, completed years of Graduation and Degree certificate / Provisional certificate / Passing certificate (those who are studying presently in final year of graduation must submit bonafide certificate from the college).
  3.    Attested copy of relevant certificate indicating Date of Birth (Upper age limit ason 1st June, 2013 is 30 years for General category– Relaxable by 3 years for Reserved categories).
  4.    Attested copy of relevant Caste/Category certificate issued by competent authority for SC/ST/PH/OBC non-creamy layer candidates wherever applicable. Attested copies of experience certificate/s, wherever applicable.

Sequential Art | Advanced Exercise 4

This is another important topic for the NID Entrance Test. Sequential Art refers to the art form of using a train of images deployed in sequence to graphic storytelling or convey information. Download the following exercise and practise.

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Target NID Advanced Exercise 4-Final.pdf  Download this file

If you wish to learn more about storyboarding, you can download this amazing eBOOK.

Don Bluths - Art of Storyboarding:  http://tinyurl.com/9owcfy8

Elevations | Advanced Exercise 3

After lots of practise on Human Anatomy, it’s time to learn about elevations. Hence, here’s exercise 3 on elevation.

In the entrance test, the concept of elevation carries a little weightage, but it is important to know how to draw objects from all views to render a proper 3D object on paper.

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NOTE: In reference to the modules given in the advanced exercise 3, you should take a printout and fold the page as shown below.

Learning Human Anatomy | Advanced Exercise 2

It is very important to draw proper human figures in the Entrance Test. Some questions which carry high weightage require you draw human figures and while stick diagrams do the work, it is better to learn some basic human anatomy.

So here’s a book for Human Anatomy.

The file is of 19MB. It may take a while to load. Be patient. In some computers, the preview file may be shown as unavailable. Click on the download link and the file will start loading. You will require a PDF viewer to open this file.

Figure Drawing For Dummies.pdf   Download this file

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Creative Drawing and Thinking | Advanced Exercise 1

We hope by now you have understood the basics for NID Entrance Test. Now moving on, it’s time for advanced learning. Remember the first basic exercise where we asked you to spend time for thinking? Now it’s the turn to get your thinking on paper. This exercise consists of:

·        Basics of Creative Drawing

·        Artistic Thinking and Inspiration

·        Scale and Proportion

·        Conventional and Unconventional uses

·        Graphical Expression of Words

·        Gestures and Articulation

·        Poster and Banner Design

·        Stamp Design and Logo Design

·        Identifying Problems and Problem Solving

·        Comic Strip and Story Writing Skills

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Creative Thinking and Drawing.pdf   Download this file

How to use this exercise?

The exercise is self-explanatory. But still here are some tips on how to do it.

Ø Always use 2B, 4B, 6B or 8B pencils while doodling. Keep them sharp.

Ø Read the questions completely and re-read them to confirm up with what is asked.

Ø Make sure that your answers are UNCONVENTIONAL. Cheat Tip: Skip the first two ideas that come in your mind. They are the most common ideas.

Ø Prepare a word map: If you are drawing, say a Taj Mahal inspired watch, list out what all features you want in your watch and note it down. So when you start drawing, it becomes easier as you don’t have to spend time recollecting the ideas all over again.

Ø This exercise book has no time limit. But make sure that you complete each module in a single stretch.

Ø Make minimal use of color. Use it only where it is specified or where you find it necessary to add details.

Ø You are an amateur.  So don’t start expecting too much. You will gradually turn better. Have a steady practice and use your time wisely.

Download the Exercise Document (PDF) by clicking on the download icon. Print the document and start scribbling right away.

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Understanding Color Concept | Basic Exercise 3

With the help of the above notes, we hope that you are now clear with Color Concept Theory. Now you can practise and become perfect with Colors.

For more Color related exercises: Visit Creative Color (Color & Painting Workshop by Chris Carter)

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We thank Tiger Color for providing such a beautiful article.

Ahmedabad's NID enters new era for women

If numbers are anything to go by, National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad is set to enter a women’s era. The new academic year that commences from Monday will see 66% of girls in the undergraduate classes. This is a stark difference from an equal ratio of the genders seen in previous years. Numerically speaking, 66 of every 100 seats in the undergraduate courses will be occupied by girls, leaving only 34 for the boys.

“We are also surprised to see girl students in majority in the auditorium during the orientation programme,” said Dr Vijaya Deshmukh, registrar with NID. The two-day orientation programme for the undergraduate courses began on Thursday.

As per authorities, this higher ratio of girls is an interesting trend seen for the first time this year. Students had an interesting take on the situation. Delhi’ite and now a NIDian, Pragya Kain (20), attribute this trend to the fact that girls prefer creative and innovative streams of education over technical ones.

“From my school days, I have been observing that girls perform better than boys in exams, and even extracurricular activities. Moreover, girls are brighter when it comes to innovation and creativity. This increase (in girls at NID) also shows that they are getting more freedom to pursue a career of their choice,” said Kain, who left architecture to pursue design.

Another student, Sushant Arya, has a different take on the skewed ratio. He feels that boys generally opt for technical education, like architecture or engineering, and do not see design as a career.

“Probably, for this reason, more girls got admission here,” said Arya.

Faculties, who studied at NID, are happy with girl power reining at NID. “I don’t know what factored this trend but if more girl students take admission in NID, there might be a need to change infrastructure at the institute. This also shows that girls have started opting for professional courses as a serious career option,” said one of the professors at NID.

Source: DNA News