Students who are
planning to give a design entrance exam and pursue a career in design know
just how tricky it can be to crack these entrances. Most design colleges offer
a variety of bachelor programs like fashion design, product design, graphic
design, interior design, and textile design among several others. The admission
to these programs is made through such entrance tests that assess several
skills and aptitudes. Along with one's designing and drawing skills,
mathematical and language ability are also tested in such entrances. Hence, it
can be a bit difficult to prepare well for these exams. Here are a few tips to
guide you in your preparation process:
1. Practice Regularly: Even if you are good at drawing and sketching, you
should regularly practise by setting a time limit for yourself. Most entrance
exams require students to do rapid sketching of various objects. So you must be
acquainted with completing designs within a specific time limit. This will make
sure you do not panic on the day of your actual exam and ensure you perform to
the best of your ability.
2. Give equal importance to all subjects: Students often focus only on the design and
sketching part of an exam and ignore the Mathematical and language sections.
This leads to a low overall score. Hence if you focus on all subjects, you will
fare well in the SEED 2020 and other exams even if you do
poorly in one of the sections. Even in your preparation as well as on the day
of your exam, allot a specific time to each subject so that you complete your
paper well in time.
3. Look for sources of Inspiration: Designing is a creative process that requires a
vivid imagination. At the same time, the skill of being able to recreate your
imagination into reality is equally important. During your preparation time,
look at the works of other artists or designers for inspiration. You can get
inspiration from all facets of everyday life. This will encourage you to think
outside the box and explore new avenues in this field. Since it is a creative
field, there are no limits to what one can create, and you must challenge
yourself each day to do more and better.
4. Never be Discouraged: Always remember that it's okay to make mistakes. So
in case you commit a blunder on the day of your exam, don't be disheartened:
that will only lead to you performing poorly on the remaining parts as well.
Stay calm and give your best shot.
If you are preparing
for the Symbiosis entrance exam for
design or other entrances, you should keep these few pointers in mind.
These exams decide your future and are a major influencing factor for shaping
your career. So make sure you take enough effort and do not have any regrets
later on.
