Industrial Arts and Design Practices Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Overview

Through Industrial Arts and Design Practices , B.Des course from Manipal Academy of Higher Education you'll have access to workshops for electronics, laser cutting, 3D printing, weaving, printing, wood, and metal work, you will discover your creative identity and develop as an interdisciplinary artist or designer. Upon completion, potential careers include creative manufacturing, design studios, R&D departments, NGOs, and social enterprises, or further education in related fields.

In this course, students have the unique opportunity to navigate fluidly between disciplines such as Textile Design, Furniture Design, and Product Design. For instance, they may explore how to design eco-friendly textiles that are both aesthetically pleasing and sustainable, create ergonomic furniture that enhances human well-being, or develop products that simplify everyday tasks while reducing environmental footprints. This multi-disciplinary approach not only facilitates hands-on learning but also encourages students to find their unique position within the maker space. 

As practitioners, each of us can discover our individual role within the creative sphere, whether contributing to handcrafted contemporary artifacts, or enhancing the value of mass-produced objects. This course is designed to help you explore what kind of creative individual you are and facilitate your personal development as an art and design practitioner.

Career opportunities:

The above capability sets equip and prepare the student for a wide range of career opportunities with:

• Creative Manufacturing Sectors – Engaging with artisans and craft units at a small and medium scale and become part of the growing global phenomenon of the Maker movement
• New Product Envisioning and Design studios, R&D departments – Disseminating creative energies as a team player in small & large industries, and multinational corporations
• Grass root development organizations, NGOs & Social Enterprises – Bringing in a breath of fresh air and a new perspective to the conventional through a blend of creative, technical and business acumen
• Start-ups, small and medium enterprises – Propositioning as a contemporary craft practitioner, entrepreneur, design consultant
• Emerging and Trans-disciplinary Domains – Merchandising and Strategic Product Planning in Retail, UI & UX in e-commerce for the transactions of the future