One of the leading institutes in India for design, Indian Institute of Art and Design was established in 2015. IIAD develops students for the future by placing creativity and technological aspects together. IIAD aims to build designers with strong conceptual and collaborative abilities by encouraging students to carve their individual paths. Read here to know more about the institute.

IIAD awarded the Economic Times Award for Excellence in Design Education 2021

IIAD Awards

Date: October 28, 2021

IIAD received the Economic Times Award for Excellence in Design Education on October 20, 2021, at the Roseate House, Aero City, New Delhi. The award ceremony was facilitated by Minister of State Krishan Pal Gujjar and accomplished actor Kabir Bedi.

The award was received by Dr. Jitin Chadha (Director, Indian Institute of Art and Design) who emphasized that this award is the result of the hard work and commitment of the students and faculty of IIAD for their unyielding efforts in pushing the boundaries in the field of design education. The entire team at IIAD has been consistently building momentum to deliver the best education facilities in the country.

He also mentioned the support and guidance received from Professor Steven Spier (Vice-Chancellor, Kingston University), Mandy Ure (Dean - Kingston School of Art), and Professor Damian Chapman (Head of Design School, Kingston University). IIAD’s partnership with Kingston University has helped it stand out in the field of design education in India.

Dr. Chadha further said, “I congratulate the entire team at IIAD on this remarkable achievement. This would not have been possible without their constant collective effort”.
 

Masterclass by Padmashri awardee, Shri Dadi Pudumjee at IIAD

IIAD

Date: October 27, 2021

The Indian Institute of Art and Design held a masterclass on the 20th of October 2021, with the honorable Shri Dadi Pudumjee, a Padma Shri awardee in the space of puppetry.

Dadi Pudumjee is a pioneer in puppeteering and has been professionally involved in this space since 1976. He has many accolades to his name, including the prestigious Padma Shri, which he was awarded in March of 2011 by the President of India. He is also the holder of the Sangeet Natak National Award, Sanskriti Pratisthan Award, Delhi Natya Sangh Award, and Delhi Parsee Anjuman Cultural Award. He has held many prestigious positions in many international organizations. He was the President of UNIMA International from 2008 to April of 2021. He was also Director and Project Head of the UNESCO EU Project on HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse with SBT Delhi.

The Communication Design department of IIAD invited Dadi Pudumjee to give the students an insight into the advancements of puppetry in India. The session was put together by IIAD and The Ishara Puppet Theatre Trust, which aims at upgrading performance skills, creating opportunities for collaborations and putting puppet groups and puppeteers together both in India and abroad. 

Dadi Pudumjee demonstrated the various forms of puppetry, such as shadow puppetry, hand puppetry, rod puppetry, among others. He talked about the materials used to make puppets and how Indian puppets are named after the materials they are made of, contrary to the western nomenclature where it is named after the method of puppeteering. He explained the evolution of Indian puppetry over the years. He also talked about how puppeteering can be a tool for storytelling, and in many ways, is a precursor to films.

Finally, he showcased some of his works, such as snippets of his production "When Land Became Water" and conducted live performances for the students and staff.

Dadi Pudumjee is a frequent collaborator with IIAD faculty members such as Mr. Shaaz Ahmed, Associate Professor - Communication Design, and Gunjan Arora, Course Leader - MA Fashion Design, with whom he has worked on many occasions, including the popular Indian film "Haider" starring Shahid Kapoor.

The session captivated the students and the faculty as one rarely gets the opportunity to behold a maestro such as Shree Dadi Pudumjee explaining his craft and life's work. The session ended with thunderous applause and cheer. After the session was over, the students also got the opportunity to inspect the puppets and take a closer look at the props. It was truly a magical experience for the students and their teachers to witness the inanimate objects come to life and express emotion.

IIAD Entrance Exam Date Announced

Date: June 4, 2021

The Indian Institute of Art and Design’s Entrance Exam for UG and PG courses will be held on 1st August 2021 online and offline. Due to the CBSE result schedule, IIAD has scheduled the last leg of the entrance exam on 1st August 2021 - online and offline.The college offers undergraduate degree courses in Fashion Design, Communication Design, Interior Architecture and Design and Fashion Business Management. The college also offers postgraduate degree programs in Fashion Design and Fashion Business Management.

Design aspirants who seek admission in IIAD, New Delhi for UG and PG courses offered by the institute must apply before 3rd July 2021.

The IIAD Design Aptitude Test (iDAT) is a written test designed to assess a candidate’s creative and visual ability, cultural awareness and logical thinking. It is conducted for all UG courses in Fashion Design, Communication Design and Interior Architecture and Design and the PG course in Fashion Design. While the UG result is based entirely on the iDAT written paper. The PG candidates will undergo a personal interview (Online) after successfully completing the iDAT written paper.

The iMAT is a written test designed to assess an applicant’s language, logical reasoning and creative thinking. This is conducted for all Fashion Business Management applicants, both undergraduate and postgraduate. The iMAT is followed by an Online personal interview.