Collection of UCEED exam study materials

Link 1: Subjective (Part B) complete collections for UCEED as per new pattern from 2020


This link contains:

1. Collection of SYL blog pages to practice exercise for sketching.  (To help you practice and test your sketch line quality, imagination skill, perspective, proportion and size of your drawing.). 
2. Object practice questions.
3. Human, scenario, room, persepctive practice questions. 
4. Downloadable books to help with basics of sketching, perception and shading techniques
5. Beginner guide to sketching
6. Youtube videos on how to improve human sketching, drawing objects and humans with proper size and proportion

Link 2: Collection of UCEED Main topics

This link contains:

1. Mathematical Geometry ( Types of views, how to visualize solids in all the sides) - orthographic drawings, exercises, transformation of solids, 
2. Basics of solid shapes
3. Observation and visualization skills (tangram puzzles. animation movement, geometric objects and how to work with them, hidden words and images, tesselllations, illusions, objects evolution)
4. General guide on - photography, animation, typography, video/colors, illustration, artistic tools, drawing terms and sculpture, Logos etc.)  
5. Answers to previous papers of CEED (that will help you prepare for UCEED by solving image based and other design aptitude questions)
6. Sample reasoning practice. How to solve reasoning question
7. English comprehension
8. GK on indian culture - State painting and painters, musical instruments etc.) 
9. Something about materials and manufacturing related topics

Link 3: Design Aptitude and Reasoning practice materials collections

This link contains:

1. Free books for mechanical and ability questions
2. Verbal, non-verbal and psychometric practice online links
3. Odd man out series exercises
4. Direction sense tests 
5. Spatial and verbal ability practice exercises
6.  Inference from paragraph
7. Paragraph summary exercises
8. Deductive, Inductive and verbal reasoning, conclusive drawing 
9. Data interpretation
10. Abstract tests, IQ and word/pictogram puzzles

Link 4: Resource update for new syllabus for UCEED 

Refer the topics listed below for UCEED:

1. Guide on font with several online links
2. Typography, visual infography
3. Intro. to mathematical solid shapes
4. Famous paintings, painters, artistic media, art movements etc.
5. Cultural tour of India.
6. Colors 
7. General topics (paper sizes, dances, image formats, drawing terminology, perspective and non perspective works)  

Link 5: Resource collections from NID page for UCEED

Refer only to the topics listed below for CEED:

1. Non-verbal and Image reasoning 
2. Go through the bullet points under the heading "Some facts"
3. List of some famous epics of India
4. List of Indian animators, famous photographers, women designers, renaissance poets
5. List of Indian noble prize and oscar winners
6. Plutchik-wheel of emotions

Link 6: Solutions to previous papers

Study only the topics listed below:

1. UCEED previous papers (from 2015 to this year)
2. UCEED sample practice papers
3. CEED sample practice papers 
4. CEED previous papers solutions (from CEED 2012 to latest) - CEED solutions will help you for CEED Part A preparation as most of the syllabus is same (UCEED is tougher than CEED.

Link 7: Mock tests and sample papers collections

This link contains

1. Mock tests, samples and previous model papers for UCEED.
2. Mock tests, samples and previous model papers for CEED (to be practiced for CEED too).

Link 8: GA on famous designers for all design exams

This link contains: (Topics to be prepared after completing the above topics)

1. Collection of famous logo designers, Indian fashion/textile designers, 
2. Indian famous photographers
3. Some logos
4. Famous painters/paintings
5. Olympic medal winners
6. Prehistoric paintings and more

Complimentary: Discussion on UCEED new pattern from 2020 part B and part A

General guide 

How to prepare and what to practice for UCEED  

Weekly strategy and schedule/time-table for UCEED practice 

List of priority topics for one month UCEED preparation

Check this if your exam is only two or one week ahead - List of priority topics to be covered for sure as available in resource page in the last week of your exam

Priority topics from resource page for 3 days UCEED preparation

Last minute tips and time management for UCEED exam

What to do if you get less ranks in Design exams or if you couldn't get design seat at all

Complementary -  (PDF) List of Scholarships and exam-based-scholarships for school and college students

Videos to help you

What to start? and How to solve design aptitude, non-verbal, and Ability questions with examples

PART 1

PART 16

Maths Basics for non-math background design aspirants

How to count no. of faces on solids

UCEED exam - what section to attempt during exam

UCEED resource for General topics

Briefly overview these EA topics 

1. Environmental design in Wiki 
2. Eco Design on wiki  
3. List of Environmental issues
4. Indian Environmental Impact Laws  
5. Social Sustainability 

Wiki guide on Sustainable design

Basic values of Sustainable Design

An article on Alternative thinking

Eco-friendly products

Eco products official directory - (just give a overview in free) (not imp)

Some basic mechanical principles

Working principles

home appliances working with explanations (not imp)


Below, I've included topics that are less important to UCEED. Give them a overview only if you have completed the remaining syllabus/resources and if you are left with time.

General Knowledge

• List of logos - here>>
• Animation Terms and related techniques

Environmental GA and Sustainability study

A very good article on Environmental issues in Design and Technology

D'Source - Design for sustainability  

Effect of human activities on environment

Envi GA slide - 1

Envi GA slide - 2

Learn the basics and terms of 'Design for the environment' - with general practices, products, regulations, best practices etc by goinng through this wiki page

Leisure time study - Design for social impact

Environmental awareness presentation

Additional Materials

• A list of famous Indian authors - here
• All about Prime ministers of India - here
• A very good list of Indian Bank Logo's - here
• Past to present logo evolution for some famous brands - here

Facial Expression of emotions

Source: darkspeeds work on devianart

Plutchik-Wheel of emotions

UCEED forum/discussion page with FAQ's

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UCEED one month practice topics - Quick List

(Updated with new strategy from 2021)

A very quick list of topics useful for one month UCEED preparation.  

Before that I will answer the question that might be troubling you - 'Is one month sufficient?'. 

The straight answer is 'YES'

Just use the available time properly and stop deliberating on the questions

'what marks should I get?', 

'How may questions should I attempt?'

and more....

 

Download PDF - complete UCEED links in SYL blog (updated)

Priority list of topics for UCEED one month preparation

1) 

Sketching - If you have been practicing from a while then continue with the flow. If you are just starting then start by solving 2020 previous paper (or the most recent one)....Coz first you should understand the sketch questions type being asked. Once you understood, start practicing more such questions. I've already listed many practice questions and you can use them or you can use use any the questions from any other sources that you have. 

Part B Practice questions 

Check the below video on sketching Level required (sufficient) for UCEED

(This will clarify, guide as well as prevent you from doing wrong practices since time is precious!) 

 

2) 

Next comes Part A practice, Following topics (that deals with visualization/imagination) are recommended first

Geometrical views, 

Projections, 

Solid manipulations, 

Visualization of solids (practice these very quickly)

Basically any type of questions dealing with images, solids etc., including the puzzles kind are recommended

How to Solve Design Aptitude, non verbal, and ability questions with clear explanation

3)

Mensuration (medium level) - topics that need the basic maths (trust me, no need to go for detailed mathematics, very very basics formulaes are sufficient. I've already covered them in this video. It will hardly take a few hours to memorize them.) Keep practicing this on daily basis by spending say 15-20 mins every day until u feel u are able to solve problems related to mensuration. 

This includes problems on (mostly the below are sufficient) 

Pythagoras theorem

Basic level - Area, volume,

Triangles,

Circles.

Check the video on Basic Mathematics formulas sufficient for Design exams

A snap from the video showing the basic formulas sufficient from mathematics

4)

Mechanical Ability, Spatial ability,

5)

Image Aptitude, 

Pictogram puzzles, 

Inference from pictures

Animation movement

6)

Pattern recognition from images

7)

Image observation (like identifying similar patterns in a set of patterns)

8)

Paper cuts

9) Reading/Paragraph comprehension (Very little - don't spend much time on this if you have already done some practice or if this is handy to you, but remember this topic is important for UCEED exam!)

And finally

10) GK/GA on 

Color theory

Authors

Art and print media

Designers

Painters/Artists

Culture

Photography

Animation study

Famous personalities

Top award-winners/leaders etc

The first nine in the list above......you can start immediately, and skip the design GA initially. In the last week before the exam (or if you can cover up the above topics quickly, then....two weeks before the exam) 

Or, if you feel that you need more time for sketching and the aptitude part of Part A then it is safe to skip some topics of GA. That's because not many questions are seen in UCCED papers related to GK and/or design GA. 

Also, don't forget to attempt previous papers (including CEED, NID papers) so as to keep a track of the time that you consume for answering the papers as well as keep yourself in pace with the time-bound answering.

If you complete the above list, you can check - Weekly timetable/strategy for UCEED preparation, for more topics, that I shared two months ago. 

And finally

List of priority topics to be covered for sure as available in resource page in the last week of your exam

I hope you will be utilizing your available time effectively.

All the best,

Bhanu. 

    

UCEED Resources 2 - collections of useful web pages

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List of famous personalities, designers 



Guide about Font 

I'm getting many comments and requests about Font, I therefore updated this page with very good number of links which will help you with font guide. But as per my knowledge, it's not necessary to go in depth about Fonts coz it's time taking and of course not many questions can be expected from this topic. Anyway briefing or over viewing on the top fonts in design point of view is good for safer side. So, I would recommend you to spare time accordingly.

Although it's purely observative, I can say that Fonts can be categorized into several groups. Once you know them and if you are capable of finding the difference such as

1. width of each alphabet
2. Height
3. Extensions/tooth
4. Curving/plain/bends ........etc

it would be very easy to identify difference in fonts. But if the question is like which "Font TYPE" it is, then there's no other way other than remembering them!

Very good collections of Infographic - Fonts and psychology in Typology   

Just refer to first two infographic - Don't refer to history and periodic table on this page) - Psychology of Font choice  

 
A very good Pdf 

Very useful Font guide from Canva web page

Font Psychology - Taste of different Fonts

(Overview on the images and important notes quickly)
 

Typeface classifications

Free time study 

(Refer for further in depth knowledge about Fonts and Typography)

19 top Font - guide 1

19 top Font pdf file - guide 2

19 Top Fonts preferred by Graphic designers -

Fonts and Color combinations 

Typography/Font related 

Guide from wikispaces webpage 

Visual inforgraphy

Type-Visual design language

From SYL blog - Printmaking and Typography study

Font

Get the complete list with more details about Font - wiki page

(Will try to get more about this topic very soon) 


Guide for Unfolded view of solids


 

Good guide with videos for unfolded views

Mathematical Solid shapes introduction and practice

free time study 

GA on painting, architecture etc


Cultural tour of India - Art, crafts, traditional wear etc

More Painting Resources : on wiki page, most popular painting styles

Check more - 20 famous architectures of the world

A very good facts blog about famous persons around the world

Also for reference - 100 greatest paintings of all time 

Artistic Media used - Artistic media on Wikipedia


Here's - a good guide for art movements

Go through this wiki page in free time about Art movement

Check more about famous designers - famous designers here 


GA on colors

Check the shades of Red color - wiki page

Learn about shades of other colors - wiki page

Check this Infograph to get more details about - color selection principles 

Some GA on Recyclable materials

One good quick reference

free time reference

Source with explanation 

Check here for 

good explanation on golden ratio, and rule of thirds

Rule of thirds

some puzzles  - Source and more puzzles

List of illusions (free time study)


General topics


Standard ISO paper sizes

Learn about - Indian epigraphy historyLearn about - Famous inscription in India

Check here - List of Indian Folk dances (state-wise)

A complete list of - Indian Folk dance (wiki page)

Go through this link to learn about famous books and others

Check all the image formats list

Learn more about - Pica in wiki page

Learn more drawing terminology here - quizlet blog for drawing terminology

check the complete collection of Pablo Picasso works

Very good collection of - perspective and non-perspective images

Useful Materials from D'Source webpage

Not all the website posts of D'Source are useful, it might eat your time. Anyway, here I have grouped them for your reference, please note that these must be your leisure time study only

Story sketches for Animation (helpful only for CEED and NID) 


Related to color

Science of color

Color interaction

Color design

Color description

Caligraphy  

Product sketching (free time study - esp for portfolio works)

Introduce yourself to Ethnography very briefly here

Signage guide - 

Geometry in Design  


Design for sustainability (Only for CEED) 

More Resources including guide for geometric questions and covering GA topics will be updated soon .........  :)

Answer key to Sample mock test for UCEED practice - 3

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This post serves as an answer key to my earlier post - Mock test -3. If you haven't tried the questions yet, I strongly recommend you to go through the questions before checking the answers to self access. I have tried to cover vast topics that could appear in the exam.

1)

How many vanishing points can be approximated from the given below situation

a) 1 point

b) 2 point

c) 3 point

d) 6 point

Answer : b

2) 

The below shown Logo is used for 

a) National child welfare

b) National Literacy mission

c) Children medical foundtion

d) NABARD

Answer : b

3)

The following picture shows the position of a panther.

Now check the next set of images and identify the order 

1) a,b,c

2) b,c,a

3) b,a,c

d) a,c,b

Answer : 3 (b,a,c)

4)

(MSQ) Observe the below situation, and idenify the correct options that is available in the pic.

a) Dog food

b) Rose flower

c) TOBY

d) Dog bowl

e) brush

f) Bone

Answers : a,c,d,e,f

5)

Observe the illusion and write down what it represents (hidden words/numbers)

Answer : You Blind bat

6)

(MSQ) Observe the given image, and and identify the things that could possibly be made from the pattern

a) Zebra

b) Elephant

c) hen/cock

d) Lion

e) Whale

f) Human

g) Fox

Answer : b,c,e,f,g

7)

Identify the cartoon character shown below

a) Goofy

b) Kick buttowski

c) Ninja Hatori

d) Nobitha

e) Henry

Answer : b

8-9)

It is now widely acknowledged that the movement against racism in Western European societies is gaining momentum. Openness to diversity and multicultural societies resulting from mass immigration have also contributed to reduce discrimination suffered by minority groups. Unfortunately racial discrimination remains prevalent. Racial discrimination can create anarchy and damage the delicate fabric of society which can undermine a nation's resilience.
Use (True, False, Cannot say) to answer the two questions

8)
Mass immigration leading to multicultural societies has contributed to increased racism in Western Europe.

9)  

Societies that do not fight against racial discrimination may suffer in the future.

Answers : 8 - False; 9 - True

10)

A boat can travel with a speed of 22 km/hr in still water. If the speed of the stream is 5 km/hr, find the time taken by the boat to go 54 km downstream

a) 3 hr

b) 5hr

c) 4hr

d) 2hr

Answer : d

Explanation :

Speed of the boat in still water = 22 km/hr
speed of the stream = 5 km/hr
Speed downstream = (22+5) = 27 km/hr
Distance travelled downstream = 54 km
Time taken = distance/speed=54/27 = 2 hours

11)

What is the fourth color in the rainbow ?

a) blue

b) yelow

c) green

d) purple

Answer : c

Check this for more details

12) 

(MSQ) Four fonts are shown below, identify the one that is different from others (appeared in CEED 2012)

Answer : c

13)

(MSQ) The below picture shows the reflection of the word "SAMRAT" on a surface. Identify the nature of the reflective surface (appeared in CEED 2012)

a) flat

b) convex

c) concave

d) cylindrical

Answer : b

14)

What are some major causes of underground water contamination

a) Landfill

b) Sanitary

c) Industries 

d) Waste dispoals on water bodies (rivers, ponds)

e) Agriculture

f) Natural causes

Answers: a,b,c,d,e

15)

Choose the correct solid after folding the left shape.

Answer : c

You may check the explanation in this file

16)

(MSQ) The below situation illustrates the helpless condition of a water reserve (assume in India). What would be the reasons for such situation 

a) Over population

b) Improper disposal of wastes

c) Natural disasters

d) Lack of awareness

e) No proper place to dispose waste

f) Carelessness

Answers : a,b,d,e,f

17) 

(MSQ) For the above situation, whom are affected ultimately ?

a) Kangaroo

b) Birds

c) Animals living under water

d) Surrounding humans

e) Penguins

f) Animals on surroundings 

Answers : b,c,d,f

18-19)

The company you work for is experiencing financial difficulties. You have

thought of a creative solution that will enable it to recruit more clients.

However, the downside is that the company will have to let go a stable,

loyal but not so profitable client (due to a conflict of interest).

Two out of three marketing people agree with you while your manager

does not because she believes this is too risky.

What would you do, and why ? Choose the best and worst options

A.
You trust your manager's judgement and withdraw your proposition. There's no point in going against her better judgement.

B.
You present a document to your manager systematically detailing the

advantages of your proposition and its contribution to the company. If she keeps insisting, you'll support her decision.

C.
You implement your proposition despite the manager's resistance. Since you have a lot of faith in this proposition, you decide to trust your judgement and go behind her back this once for the benefit of the company.

D.
You confront your manager on the issue and insist that she accept your

proposal. You are positive that you are right. You have the marketing people to back you and will not give up until you convince your manager otherwise.

Answer : Best - B, worst - C

20) 

(MSQ) Which among the following films are partially animated

a) Brave

b) The Smurfs

c) Enchanted

d) Tangled

Answers : b,c

21)

Who is the director of the motion capture animated movie, starring Rajinikanth

a) K.S.RaviKumar

b) Soundarya

c) Anthony

d) Arnab Chaudari 

Answers : b

22) 

(MSQ) Introverted

a) brave

b) shy

c) bashful

d) sociable

e) friendly

Answers : b,c

23)

Find the odd one out

a) arrow 

b) dagger 

c) spear 

d) shield

Answer : d

Practice more odd one out picture questions - online

24) 

Find the odd picture out (use a,b,c,d in clockwise direction)

Pic source 

Answer : a

25)

Find the odd number out

8, 27, 64, 100, 125, 216, 343 

a) 27

b) 100

c) 343

d) 125

Answer : b

The pattern is 23, 33, 43, 53, 63, 73. But, 100 is not a perfect cube

26) 

Which is the first Indian language to be declared as "Classical language"

a) Hindi

b) Marati

c) Tamil

d) Bangla

Answer : c

27) 

(MSQ) Which among the following are considered as "Illustrations"

a) Sketching

b) drawing

c) digitial art

d) Photography

e) Writing

Answers : a,b,c,d

28)

A is 45 m South west of B. C is 45m South east of B. Then, C is in which direction of A?

a) West

b) North east

c) East 

d) South

Answer : c

29)

A girl was going towards west, then she turned south and moved some distance, then turned 90 degrees in clockwise direction. In which direction was she going now ?

a) East

b) W

c) N

d) S

Answer : b

30) 

Tree is related to Root in the same way as Smoke is related to

a) Cigarette

b) Fire

c) Heat

d) Wodd

Answer : b

31) 

Arrange the following in logical sequence

1.Tamil Nadu

2.Universe  

3.Chennai  

4.World  

5.India

a) 1,5,3,2,4

b) 3,1,5,4,2

c) 2,4,3,1,5

d) 5,4,2,1,3

Answer : b

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That's how, I end this years UCEED works. 

Hope your practice is going well and wish to see you selected.

All the best :)

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