Course General Description

This program at NID takes inspiration from both art and craft traditions of the country and it equally recognize its potential and scope in the future of mass production and new technologies. An extensive exposure provided towards craft sector, studio based practice as well as ceramic and glass industry brings in awareness towards wider range of production techniques and variety of work environments & work culture. Following the core philosophy and approach of NID's pedagogical approach towards 'learning by doing', supports students to develop their basic skills, dexterity & conceptual thinking with the ceramic and glass materials aligned with theoretical and practical inputs towards material technology; providing clarity and innovative approach to explore and experiment with the medium. Moreover, exposure to allied materials, such as bamboo, wood, metal & leather besides core materials is provided for a wider knowledge base.

School General Description

The National Institute of Design (NID) is a design school in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Gandhinagar India. The institute functions as an autonomous body under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. NID is recognised by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research under Ministry of Science and Technology, government of India, as a scientific and industrial design research organisation.