UPES School of Design offers it’s students the unique opportunity to learn in an environment that fosters innovation through multidisciplinary learning and a location that inspires creativity. The green environment in which UPES exists gives a great platform for young designers to envision and create fresh ideas. Also being so close to the Himalayas, UPES has the opportunity to take up several research projects related to the mountains. This opens up a lot of interesting project possibilities for students, including working on the local crafts, the climatic conditions, sustainable livelihoods, so on and so forth.
It has a world-class infrastructure that supports ‘learning by doing’ through workshops and labs. Our School of Design boasts of the largest Cintiq Lab in North India. These state-of-the-art labs allow students to work on digital media, thereby exposing them to a whole new dimension of art and design. Our school has also had the distinction of 100 per cent placements over the years. Students here learn not only how to build aesthetic solutions, but also how to come up with designs that are feasible, producible and ready for the market. Also, tech-savvy designers are more likely to lead the change in the wake of digital transformation which is taking the world by the storm.
At UPES, we understand that wholistic understanding of design can only be achieved through multi-disciplinary learning. UPES School of Design benefits from being in the same campus as schools like Engineering, Computer Science, Health Sciences and others – as there is room for multi-disciplinary learning and access to multiple labs. The possibility of offering students the opportunity of designing a satellite, a drone and medical devices would be a distant dream for design colleges that are exclusively focused on design. Even industry looks for multi-disciplinary teams and designers. The Research Initiative for Students of Engineering (RISE) projects allow students of multiple schools to work together on funded projects. It was launched with the objective to encourage research activities amongst all the undergraduate and postgraduate students of Design, Engineering and Planning. SoD has collaborated with other schools on innovative projects like the solar tree, the CANSAT project and automotive projects. It has recently been working in the area of Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and other emerging technologies. UPES has also tied up with a renowned online learning platform – Coursera. Accelerated learning access to over 3900 courses and cutting-edge technology insights from industry leaders in one click is their mantra.
A creative learning ecosystem, that spans global technologies and tools, is a prime focus at the UPES School of Design. Digital transformation, design thinking, branding and creative strategies are the various components that enrich the curriculum. The faculty takes special care in nurturing young, feisty and creative talent, guiding them and directing them to their true potential in creating innovative designs. Designs and solutions that are not just part of their creative psyche, but those that add value to the society as well. The infrastructure comprises high-end computer workstations, vacuum-forming machines, and spray-painting booths, among other creative learning aids. UPES was recently been awarded 5 Stars for Employability, Academic Development, Facilities, and Program Strength by the globally acclaimed QS Stars™ rating system. It was also awarded the E-LEAD certification by QS I·GAUGE recently. Since the outbreak of Covid-19, UPES has been successfully engaging the students and teachers through virtual mediums and has a robust IT support systems and IT policy. The university has not only made online learning possible but has also ensured completion of scheduled examinations on time for the graduating batch so that they move ahead with their career opportunities.
What does life at our School of Design look like? Witness the first edition of Doon Design Festival, which focused on bringing out the entrepreneurial skills of students. Watch here:
UPES always believes in nurturing strong, ethical leaders who would contribute to society and the nation. Its industry-aligned and up-to-date courses help attract the best in the industry – students who would be future leaders and innovators. Becoming the preferred choice of many top-notch recruiters is no mean feat. The office of Career Services works closely with the industry to develop and support collaborative industry-academia interfaces and facilitate internships and placements for all our students. The collaborative efforts of the students, Career Services team and faculty play a vital role in the success of placements programme every year, reflected in our superior track record of 100% placements for School of Design.
The university boasts of a fitness gym, indoor court, sports fields and 43 student clubs and societies. The campus houses a bookstore, cafeteria, prayer zones and a social room, besides 3375 rooms for student accommodation. Health support services and medical facilities are also available on the campus round-the-clock. Visit our website to know more.
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