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DARE Program

Undergraduate
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DARE-Diversity, Access, Resources, and Empowerment – Certificate program on Design for Inclusivity

Diversity: Focus on designing inclusive environments that acknowledge and celebrate the unique strengths and perspectives of all learners, including those with disabilities. This approach fosters a sense of belonging and respect for individual differences.

Access: Ensure that educational resources, facilities, and learning opportunities are universally accessible. This includes physical access, as well as the availability of assistive technologies and materials that accommodate diverse learning needs.

Resources: Create and provide a variety of tools and supports tailored to enhance the learning experience for special learners. This can involve specialized programs, training for educators, and access to technology that promotes engagement and learning.

Empowerment: Design initiatives that encourage self-advocacy and independence among special learners. This involves equipping them with the skills and confidence to navigate their educational journeys and actively participate in their communities.

By adopting a Design for Inclusivity framework, we can ensure that all learners, especially those with disabilities, have equitable access to education and opportunities that foster their growth and development.

Program Highlights

Choice Based Learning Approach
Unique Specializations

Major and Minor subjects coupled with Electives

Multinational Hotel Brands
Project-Based Curriculum
Applied Learning

Projects Supervised by Industry Mentors

Work-Study Mode Option
Integrated Internships

Build Strong Professional Foundation

Industry Connect
Industry on Campus Program
Interact with Design Experts

Design Professionals have Offices on Campus

Internships & Placements

Vedatya International Placements and Internships
5 Industry Internships
During 4-Year study period coupled with a final Thesis, Exhibition, Enterprise, Brand projects
International Exposure
Past internships & jobs in France, UAE, Mauritius,
Malaysia, Thailand, and India
20+ Years Of Placements
For Hospitality, Culinary & Business Schools
(as shown above)

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Eligibility and Admission Criteria

Class 12 of the Indian School System with minimum 50% (in best 4 subjects) in CBSE, ICSE or equivalent accreditation

Selection is based on personal interaction with program lead and a range of activities that will be spread over three days. The objective of these activities would be to enable the special learner to engage with the faculty team, allowing us to assess suitability of the candidate for the chosen program and career pathway.

Care will be taken to organize and conduct the activities in a comfortable, conducive, non-stressful environment in a fun way that will allow special learners to express themselves in appositive way

A candidate can either fill the online application form or download it from the website and send the duly filled application form to the address mentioned on the form along with a draft of Rs.1500 drawn in the favour of “Umak Educational Trust” payable at Gurugram. Candidate can also obtain the application form from the Institute’s Admission Office by depositing Rs.1500 in cash

  •  
  • Year
  •  
  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3
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  • Vedatya Fee (₹)
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  • 3,89,400
  • 3,89,400
  • 3,89,400

Total

11,68,200

Note:Inclusive of all taxes, if applicable. Taxes are subject to revision as per the statutory policy of government of india.

Terms and Conditions

A refundable programme security deposit of Rs. 15,000 is to be paid at the time of admission. This is fully refundable when the student completes the programme or for some reason when he/she leaves the programme

If a student leaves the program in the middle of an academic year, then he/she is liable to pay half the annual fee for the particular year

International trip opportunity can be availed at an extra cost as communicated closer to the departure date

Learning resources are provided/facilitated by the institute at extra cost

Fee Refund Policy

The registration fee is refundable only in case the candidate fails or does not meet the 50% marks requirement (in best 4 subjects) in class XII or equivalent exams. It will not be refunded under any other circumstances

In case a student fails to join the programme or withdraws from the programme after the course has started, then only the refundable security deposit will be refunded (after completing a no due clearance process)

Eligibility and Admission Criteria

Class 12 of the Indian School System with minimum 50% (in best 4 subjects) in CBSE, ICSE or equivalent accreditation

Test to establish aptitude and an interview will be conducted

A candidate can either fill online application form or download it from the website and send the duly filled application form to the address mentioned on the form along with a draft of Rs.1500 drawn in the favour of “Umak Educational Trust” payable at Gurugram. Candidate can also obtain the application form from the Institute’s Admission Office by depositing Rs.1500 in cash

Selection is based on personal interview and aptitude test

Semester 1

Design Visualization & Execution I DCA101 – Project 1

Design & Environment DCA102 – Project 1

Expression & Communication DCA105 – Project 1

Interdisciplinary Design Study I DCA103 – Project 2

Life Skills 1 DCA104

Semester 2

Design Visualization & Execution II DCA201 – Project 3

Storytelling DCA203 – Project 3

Interdisciplinary Design Exploration II DCA202 – Project 3

Portfolio Development DCA205

Life Skills 2 DCA204

Semester 3

Integrated Design DCA301 – Project 4

Interdisciplinary Design Exploration III DCA305 – Project 4

Skill Based Art Project -I / Skill Based Design Project -I DCA303 – Project 5

Portfolio Preparation & Presentation DCA302

Life Skills 3 DCA304

Semester 4

Personal Project I – Discovery DCA401 – Project 6

Cultural Dimensions & Sensitivity in Art and Design – I DCA402 – Project 6

DDSC403- Work-Study Project – I DCA403

Interdisciplinary Design Project DCA405 – Project 7

Life Skills 4 DCA404

 

Semester 5

Personal Project II – Concern DCA501 – Project 8

Cultural Dimensions & Sensitivity in Art & Design – II DCA502 – Project 8

Complex Design Problem – I DCA503 – Project 8

Industry Project -I DCA504

Skill Based Art Project -II /Skill Based Design Project – II DCA505 – Project 9

 

Semester 6

Personal Project III – Change DCA601 – Project 10

Community Oriented Design Project DCA602 – Project 10

Leadership & Business Strategies DCA603

Industry Project II DCA604

Project/Training/Internship DCA605

On-campus residential facilities that provide the flexibility for students to use the facilities at their convenience, Focus on sustainable design practices based on Vedatya’s sustainable practice ethos through varied means (farm-to-fork, organic farming, sustainable design features, rainwater harvesting, etc.)

The program also embodies an interdisciplinary approach to design through its application in the business world and the broad service industry that includes hospitality, retail, healthcare, financial services, etc. Learners will have guidance from award-winning industry mentors on new Product Development, Services Design, Fashion Design, Visual Design, Graphic Design, and more.

Key Differentiators

One of its kind programs which are structured to deliver a learning experience that is aligned with the needs of a wide range of special needs learners with a strong focus on ‘life skills’ as a part of the program

The programs deliver domain specific learning outcomes in a 100% applied/ experiential way with unique assessment methods oriented to validate learning through a facilitative, flexible approach

Industry collaboration to enable and secure employment opportunities with partners who are already demonstrating inclusive work culture and experience of working with employees with special needs

A warm, inclusive and welcoming learning environment at our campus, anchored by an experienced faculty team with more than a decade of experience in working with special needs students

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