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CHITKARA DESIGN SCHOOL

Gopal Meena, Vice President - Strategic Initiatives, Dean - Department of UX. Chitkara Design School

hitkara Design School believes in a the audience emotionally, visually and
unique vision that combines the creative intellectually.
Clegacy of the past with innovation that Moreover, employment of special effects
looks towards the future. artists and animators is projected to grow from
Being one of the new and promising design 2019 to 2029 due to the increased demand for
schools in India, Chitkara Design School offers animation and visual effects in video games,
students a wide range of disciplines covering movies, and television. Some career options
everything from visual communication design, that can be opted for after the completion of
animation, UX|UI to fashion design. this degree are: Graphic Designer, Visualizer,
The faculty at Chitkara Design School Video Editor/Cinematographer, Multimedia
comprises of industry professionals, design Artist, Digital Artist, Web Graphic Designer,
practitioners and researchers, designers and Storyboard Artist, Motion Graphics Design and
critics with years of experience. With state-of- much more.
the-art resources, professional art equipment, The curriculum of Chitkara’s Fashion
intensive curriculum, and visionary faculty, Design programme prepares the student
the budding artists are guided to harness their to become a designer with creative vision
potential. who is capable to make his/her place in this new mediums and methods for creating
Providing a flexible framework for student- challenging industry. Moreover, the students thoughtful and responsible design solutions.
centered learning, the curriculum is not just are also offered the opportunity to study Any candidate seeking a job as a Product
methodical, but also an invigorating experience abroad for a semester or entire year at leading Designer can choose from the several sectors
which is aimed at research and experimentation. European and Asian Design Schools. and industries available as per his/ her
For the current academic year, we are offering The programme encompasses the requirements and inclination. Some jobs directly
the following programmes: conceptual aspects of Fashion Illustration related to this degree include: CAD technician,
• Bachelor of Fine Arts and Computer Design along with the skills Clothing/textile technologist, Colour technologist,
• B. Des. in Fashion Design of Draping, Pattern Making, and Garment Exhibition designer, Furniture designer, Interior
• B. Des in Animation Construction. Students can specialise in and spatial designer and Product designer.
• B. Des in Visual Communication varied areas such as art, intimate apparel, Another interdisciplinary course has been
• B. Des in User Experience (UX/UI) children’s wear, sportswear, and evening wear, offered to students to equip them to take on the
• M. Des in User Experience (UX/UI) along with Accessory Design and Fashion challenges of the design industry. B.Des in Visual
The programmes in User Experience (UX/ Merchandise. They also master computer- Communication is a specialised programme
UI) teach how to design digital products that aided design (CAD) and learn how to take a where the student can specialise in Graphic
provide relevant user experiences. It is about design from concept to a finished product. Design and Advertising. This course enables him
understanding the needs of the users, creating a This course opens up various career to acquire the skills and techniques necessary to
product roadmap based on these needs and then options, such as: apparel production manager, pursue a fulfilling career in the various areas of
implementing the principles of UX Design so that fashion show organiser, cutting assistant, the Advertising, Print and Graphic Design industry
one gets an easy to use and simple product. fabric buyer, costume designer, entrepreneur, and progressive knowledge of design.
Moreover, the demand for UX designers is fabric quality control manager... and the list is One can enter the corporate world with
steadily increasing. This can be proven by the endless. this degree and opt for the following careers:
fact that LinkedIn ranked UX design as one of the The B. Des in Product Design programme Corporate Communications, Environmental
top 5 in demand skills as of 2020 while Glassdoor is concerned primarily with the relationship Design (the design of signs and sign systems),
added it to their list of best 50 jobs to have in between products, systems and those who Information Design, Exhibition Design for trade
2021. use them. The demand for product designers shows and museums, Film / Television Graphics,
Keeping true to its words to stay attentive to is increasing with each passing day as there is Interactive Design for Websites, Video Games,
the latest trends in the design industry, Chitkara a huge shortage for skillful product designers and Computer Displays; Package Design; Logo,
Design School also offers B.Des in Animation. in the market. Identity, and Brand Design; Retail Design, and
This specialised course will help the student Chitkara’s programme lays emphasis many more.
create characters, tell their stories, as well as on process-centric approach which shapes Chitkara Design School’s core aspect is
design, paint, model, texture, animate, light, a student’s education through participation to offer world-class design education and to
composite and edit films. One will develop his/ and teamwork. A student engages in a promote design awareness and application to
her artistic and storytelling ability, technical multi-disciplinary and collaborative design help in improving quality of life and society. It
skills, software knowledge, and learn about process that involves research, observation, is making its contribution by providing young
special effects. The students will be taught modelling, prototyping, and evaluation. The talented minds with the latest courses to keep
how to combine essential technical skills course introduces current production and them at par with the demands of the fast-
with conceptually original ideas that effect manufacturing processes as well explores changing world.
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