Students opting for a course in Applied Art are primarily trained in Communication Design. It is a three-year course after learning the basics at the first year foundation. Created to cater to the demands of the design-oriented industry in the field of advertising, film, animation, computer graphics, print-media among others, the training also borders on media and marketing aspects.

Subjects in Applied Art for the initial years include Drawing, Typography, Press Advertisements, Poster and Packaging design and basics in Photography, printing, Screen Printing and Desktop Publishing.

The training in different practical subjects is supported with knowledge in theory which include Advertising and Visual Communication. In the advanced years, Design is the major subject which remains compulsory. Students also opt for specialization. Currently, Illustration, Photography, Audio Visual (Film making) and Computer Graphics are the specialization subjects offered.

Group I (Theory)
1. Advertising
2. Visual Communication

Group II (Practicals)
1. Design I
2. Design II
3. Subject of Specialisation (Any one of the following subjects):

Illustration
Photography
Audio-Visual
Computer Graphics
Stage Craft

Career Opportunities ( Applied Art )

A number of students, who have graduated with Applied Art, are today doing well in sectors like Print and Publicity, Advertising, Marketing, Media Production, theatre, Film Production, Animation, Photography, Industrial and Environmental Design, IT industry and various other spheres in India and abroad. The knowledge imparted also grooms the students for entrepreneurship.