GRAPHIC DESIGN | APPLIED ART

Discipline of Graphic design | Applied art at GCAC
Studio Practice: Discipline of Graphic design | Applied art at GCAC

The Graphic Design/ Applied Art department focuses on the theory and practical applications of design, art, computer graphics, imaging and photography. Students of this department are prepared to develop their skills in creative problem solving to build their career in the field of advertising, media and communication. An industrial liaison panel made of industry level practitioners helps the students of this department to choose their career path, thus, bridging the gap between academics and employment.

Graphic Design | Applied Art (B.F.A)

Number of Seats Discipline wise: 24

4 years full time Specialization Course Main studies at

  • Drawing & Sketch
  • Typographical Design
  • Branding
  • POP
  • Identity Design
  • Outdoor Advertising
  • Out-of-Home Advertisement
  • Illustration
  • Publishing Design
  • Photography
  • Packaging Design
  • Campaign Design
  • Poster Design
  • Merchandising Design
  • History of Art (Indian/ Western)
  • Advertising Art & Ideas
  • Elective Paper

Graphic Design | Applied Art (M.F.A)

Number of Seats Discipline wise: 7

2 years full time Specialization Course Main studies at

  • Brand Positioning and market survey
  • Illustrations
  • Campaign Planning, Design, Execution
  • Packaging design
  • 3D Merchandising Design (Kiosk, Pavilion Design, Stage Design, Event Design)
  • Historical overview of Graphic Design
  • History of Modern Art (Indian Art/ Western Art)
  • Project Paper
  • Multidisciplinary work
  • Dissertation Paper

Faculty Members


Arpita Pradhan

Dr. Arpita Pradhan

Assistant Professor (In-Charge)

Arup Kumar Das

Shri. Arup Kumar Das

Assistant Professor

Gautam Das

Shri. Gautam Das

Assistant Professor

Deep Gobinda Chowdhury

Shri. Deep Gobinda Chowdhury

Assistant Professor

Graphic Design | Applied Art Course in Kolkata, India