2 year full-time program (including two internships through the 2-Year study period and 13 projects that build your portfolio)
Degree Awarded by Gurugram University, Gurugram, Haryana
The professional world is increasingly looking for multidisciplinary teams to work together and evolve solutions. Early-stage professionals who may want to onboard to the creative sector find it difficult to find the right learning opportunity. At the same time, young students of creative subjects would like to explore their skills in various areas before committing to a specialization.
In an increasingly interconnected world, the skills that are required to navigate complex situations cannot be left to an education program at the very end of the learning process. Rather, the seeds for interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary thinking have to be sown at the beginning itself.
The 2 year Diploma in Interdsiciplinary Design Studies is conceived as a stepping stone for both professionals who want to enter into creative industries as well as students who want to explore creative practices before deciding to specialize in a particular field. The focus of the program is on interdisciplinary projects that the students undertake in teams, under the guidance of industry experts and faculty members. A total of 13 projects are expected to be completed in the 2 year study period, along with internships and exposure tours.
In addition to the projects, modules in marketing, finance, soft skills & personality development, branding & communication, operations in customer facing businesses as well as critical thinking in collaboration with business and hospitality students will form a broad base for the students to get a truly interdisciplinary experience.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to seek employment in entry level positions in the creative industries. They can also work for a couple of years and come back to complete their Bachelor of Design degree.
The program aims to transform individuals with a passion to work in the design space into professionals with a specialized industry focus ready to work in the rapidly evolving design industry in India. Through studying/ experimenting with design fundamentals and varied approaches, spending time in a design organization on a professional work placement – the students would gain academic understanding and practical knowledge of the issues involved in successful designing for chosen areas of specialization.
Our learning and teaching approach also helps students develop transferable skills such as teamwork and communication skills, which are essential in a personal as well as professional context.
Key elements and differentiators of the program are as follows.
Sustainable Design Focus.
“Making” 3D Lab and Prototyping Outsourced Center.
Experimenting Design ideas with on Campus Spaces.
Design for Live Campus Events.
Field Trips, Design Competition and Live Projects.
Industry Internships and Speakers.
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
Selection is based on personal interview and aptitude test
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
Semester 1
Course:
Project 1: Design Visualization & Execution I
Project 2: Design and Environment
Project 3: Expression & Communication
Project 4: Interdisciplinary Design Exploration I
Introduction to Marketing
Soft Skills and Personality Development
Combination:
Opted Major | Elective
Opted Major | Selected Minor
Opted Major | Elective
Opted Major | Selected Minor
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Semester 2
Course:
Project 5: Storytelling
Project 6: Design Visualisation & Execution II
Project 7: Interdisciplinary Design Exploration II
Finance Basics
Branding Self and Effective Communication
Cultural Dimenisons and Sensitivity
Vacation Internship (optional / non-credited)
Combination:
Opted Major | Elective
Opted Major | Elective
Opted Major | Selected Minor | Elective
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EXIT OPTION: CERTIFICATE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY DESIGN STUDIES
Semester 3
Course:
Project 8: Integrated Design
Project 9: Portfolio Preparation
Project 10: Interdisciplinary Design Exploration III
Internship I (Internal / Online)
Study Tour I – National
Operations in Customer Facing Business
Combination:
Compulsory Major | Selected Minor
Compulsory Major
Compulsory Major | Selected Minor | Elective
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Semester 4
Course:
Project 11: Research, Design & Exploration
Project 12: Interdisciplinary Design Project
Project 13: Personal Project I – Discovery
Internship II (External-Industry)
Critical Thinking
Research Methods
Combination:
Compulsory Major | Elective
Compulsory Major | Selected Minor | Elective
Opted Major | Selected Minor
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EXIT OPTION: DIPLOMA IN INTERDISCIPLINARY DESIGN STUDIES
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
Vedatya’s industry connect to the broader service industry provides a classic platform for our graduates to gain employment in a diverse set of industries that not only includes contemporary advertising & media agencies, interior & architectural design firms and fashion houses but also non-traditional opportunities in consulting firms, retail houses, digital media companies as well as the startup ecosystem.
Since the design majors also have business courses embedded in the curriculum and are designed around applied learning principles, the students are also well equipped to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities.
The program offers internship opportunities starting from the end of year one itself and gradually increasing in engagement, till the final internship in the final year. This is coupled with a live project in a chosen area of specialization in year four for practical industry experience.
The internship highlights are as follows.
A total of two internships during the 2 year study program
Opportunity to intern in leading design agencies in foreign countries and in India
A total of 13 projects through the 2 year study period leading to a robust and employment ready portfolio
