Indian Institute of Art and Design - [IIAD]

Ans. IIAD is a reputed institution that offers UG and PG courses in the design field. The design institute is accredited by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI). The institute has received various awards & recognitions. The institute conducts various workshops and seminars for students. 

Ans. IIAD Delhi is a private institute established in Academic association with Kingston University, London. The graduates of IIAD Delhi get their final degree from Kingston University, London.

Ans. IIAD offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and certificate courses in the field of design. There are five undergraduate courses and one postgraduate course available at IIAD Delhi.

Ans. Indian Institute of Art & Design (IIAD) is a premier design institution established in 2015 in New Delhi. 

Ans. IIAD charges an application fee of INR 2,500 for the online and offline application modes.

Ans. IIAD offers accommodation facilities to boys and girls. The hostel rooms are well-furnished, equipped with modern amenities, and include meals. The hostel is located in the East of Kailash, South Delhi and is near to the department stores, restaurants, cafes, and movie theatres.

Ans. There are multiple guest lectures, master classes, and interactions with industry experts on a regular basis at IIAD. These include representatives from the industry and other subject matter experts.

Ans. IIAD provides merit-cum-means scholarships to deserving candidates. Students who successfully qualify for the iDAT/iMAT entrance test will be eligible to apply for the scholarship. The scholarship form will be made available along with the offer letter. The scholarship amount will be based on the performance in the entrance examination, statement of purpose in scholarship, and financial need of the student.

Ans. IIAD Management Aptitude Test (iMAT) is a test of the language, logical reasoning, and creative thinking of applicants. This is a written exam for two hours. The test is conducted at various centers across the country as per the schedule.

Ans. IIAD Delhi has partnered with leading companies to provide customized and hassle-free loan facilities to its students.

Ans. IIAD charges an annual fee of INR 547,959 for Undergraduate Design Programme and INR 526,884 for Undergraduate Business Program. 

Ans. The screening process at IIAD aims to test the merit of a candidate based on their aptitude for design learning. The IIAD Entrance test has two components, which vary based on the course you apply for. 

iDAT: IIAD Design Aptitude Test (iDAT) is a written test designed to assess a candidate’s creative and visual ability, cultural awareness, and logical thinking. The exam paper consists of a series of different types of tasks: visual tasks, writing tasks, one-word answer questions, and multiple-choice questions.

iMAT: IIAD Management Aptitude Test (iMAT) is used to assess an applicant's language, logical reasoning, and creative thinking capabilities. The exam paper contains multiple choice questions and writing tasks.

Ans. Yes. IIAD accept applications for transfer to design/business courses from students who have completed at least 1 year of design/business degree/diploma programme from a nationally or internationally recognized institute. This transfer is also referred to as Lateral Entry. The student will be evaluated based on the result, interview and the portfolio of work at the previous design institute.

Ans. IIAD offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in different specializations. Some of the key skills or aspects of each courses are detailed below:

• Communication Design: Communication Design course equips students with skills to create compelling visual messages that resonate across various media. This course prepares the students to address the needs of a hyper-connected world through a wide range of visual media, from digital and web to print and publications.
• Animation Film Design: The Animation Film Design course offers an in-depth exploration of animated storytelling and visual effects. It covers both 2D and 3D animation, introducing key animation principles, narrative development, and storytelling techniques. Additionally, the course provides a thorough understanding of the animation and visual effects processes and examines their integration into the filmmaking industry.
• User Experience Design: The User Experience Design course provides an extensive examination of UX design theories, principles, and methods, along with tools for creating user-friendly interfaces. Students acquire industry-relevant skills, learn to design intuitive interfaces that improve user experience, validate their research, and build a portfolio of work.
• Interior Architecture & Design: The Interior Architecture Design course is different from other interior design classes. Students learn about adaptive reuse, refurbishment, and retrofitting as well as technical services. This prepares students to meet the needs of people living in the 21st century. Rather than designing from the outside in, as an architect would do, the Interior Architecture Design course provides a supplement for those who are designing from the inside out.
• Product Design: The Product Design course highlights the interdisciplinary and problem-solving aspects of design. It offers a platform for creative individuals to explore and experiment with ideas, processes, and materials, fostering the development of new possibilities and personal expressions. The course emphasizes a systems thinking approach, integrating both indigenous and avant-garde perspectives to develop innovative design solutions across various materials and media.
• Fashion Design: At IIAD, Fashion Design students focus on the importance of being environmentally mindful. It's taught from the start through creating awareness and making it personal. They learn to emphasize creativity and quality, leaving less for nature to deal with. Ultimately shaping designers who are reliable contributors in their future work environment - considering the perspectives of multiple stakeholders.
• Fashion Communication: The course offers students the opportunity to cross paths with fashion styling, visual communication, and marketing. Students learn to create compelling messages for promoting brands both online and offline. The increase in digitization of the fashion industry has led to an increasing need for communicating visually and promoting fashion brands. Other emerging careers such as social media marketers, influencers, stylists, and sojourners are becoming more popular. IIAD encourages students to go beyond this specialization and explore the fashion industry from a broader perspective.
• Luxury Business Management: The Luxury Business Management course blends modern business strategies, enabling professionals to explore luxury trends in greater depth and apply innovative approaches. Additionally, the course offers the unique opportunity for international excursions to Milan | Paris.
• Fashion Business Management: Fashion Business Management integrates international exposure of prominent retail hubs like Dubai and manufacturing hubs in South Asia. These immersive experiences help them gain an understanding of the global fashion business landscape, preparing them for successful careers.