DJAD recognizes the utmost importance of placement for every student and remains well updated to the increasing challenges and opportunities in today’s industry and studio environment.
This part of our design program demonstrates DJAD's proven record of success. This is not surprising because students receive comprehensive training during their four years of undergraduate studies and three years of postgraduate studies. We take a systematic approach to ensure our students have access to the best opportunities available in the industry today.
- Throughout their academics, students at DJAD prioritise portfolio development. This ensures that they are well prepared to seize the opportunities in the market.
- DJAD facilitates on-going networking with industry professionals through knowledge-sharing engagements from leading design studios and experts.
- To further support students in their careers, DJAD’s Placement Board actively provides updates on internships, diploma projects and job openings.
- Located in the Coimbatore - Pollachi industrial zone, DJAD benefits from regular interaction with industry. This geographical advantage fosters valuable networking and collaboration, and provides students with real-world insights and opportunities.
Industry Interface
At DJAD, we provide high-quality solutions for industries and design establishments by
utilising the talents of our trained and qualified student artists in live projects. Through a variety of curriculums and academic initiatives – we encourage our Industrial Design Communication Design students to engage with the industries of their interest.
Class-room project
These projects last 4 to 8 weeks and take place in the classroom with plenty of opportunities for direct client contact. Each assignment for a group of students is supervised by an experienced faculty member. Once completed, the results of the project are presented to the sponsors.
Internships
Internships last for 2 months (April to June), during which students work on industry projects. It is scheduled in the curriculum at the end of the third year of the Undergraduate programme and in the second year of the Postgraduate programme. This experience exposes students to various aspects including planning, manufacturing and marketing. Sponsors are required to pay a monthly stipend during this period of internship.
Final Year Project
The 4 months-Final Year Project (December to March) is a complete demonstration of independent client service by the student under the guidance of a faculty member from DJAD. This final year project is a culmination of all the learning a student has had at DJAD. The students work on projects given by the industry and bring it to prototype level. The sponsor will be required to pay a monthly stipend during the period of diploma project.