Guidelines for application to the Foundation Studies Program, the Professional Diploma Program or the Advanced Diploma Program
Entry Criteria
Foundation Studies
Srishti admits students after 10+2 or its educational equivalent. At Srishti, a student will have to go through a two year Foundation Studies program before being allowed into a 2.5 year specialization in the program of his / her choice. Upon successful completion of the graduating norms of the prescribed program, the student is awarded a professional diploma.
ENTRY CRITERIA (any of the following)
- Anyone who has successfully completed the 10+2 examination, or its educational equivalent
- Graduates or diploma holders from any discipline
Professional Diploma Program
Students have the option to major in any discipline they choose and also have the opportunity to explore cross-disciplinary options. During the course of the two and a half years, students will also work on various real world projects in, "Design for Business", "Design for Humanity" and "Design as Experimentation".
Courses are offered by the Department of General Studies, Department of Visual Communication Design, Department of Digital Video Production, Department of Animation & Visual Effects, Department of Furniture & Interior Design, Department of Textile Design and the Department of Product & Interface Design. Students are required to do an internship during their course here. Students may choose to major in any one of the following :
- Visual Communication
- Digital Video Production
- Animation and Visual Effects
- Furniture and Interiors
- Textile
- Product and Interface
- Art and Design
The criteria for admissions for a direct entry graduate student is as under:
- Graduates from other Art & Design schools
- Graduates in any discipline with an interest in Art & Design
The criteria for admissions for Course transfer students is as under:
- Students who have completed at least 2 years of undergraduate studies in any field and wish to change their line of profession to Art & Design may apply.
- Students who have completed a 2-year Foundation studies program at another institution.
Admissions will be considered on the basis of a credit transfer equivalent to the Srishti Foundation Studies Program.
Advanced Diploma Program (ADP)
The Advanced Diploma Program in Art and Design Practice is a post-graduate level program with options for either a 1-year or a 2-year course of study.For the year 2012-2013, there are a range of focus areas, specializations, research, design and art labs, and projects being offered.
ADP Admissions Process :
The program invites students, researchers and practitioners from different fields of practice to apply for the academic year starting in July 2012. You may apply directly into a pathway, a project or a lab. Each of these have their own application process, deadlines for receiving admission forms and criteria for admissions.
The semester for the Advanced Diploma Program starts on July 6, 2012. There is a second enrollment date in September 2012 for applicants to only certain pathways and projects. The semester for the second enrollment starts on September 12, 2012.
ENTRY CRITERIA
Graduate Degree in any discipline
Selection Process
Foundation Studies Program
All completed applications and documents are to reach the Srishti Office by 5th April 2012
For the foundation studies program, the selection process has two stages:
- Entrance test(*)
- Portfolio review and interview
The entrance test is an aptitude test. It tests the students on logical thinking, drawing & colour skills, visualization skills and language skills. Candidates who qualify in the entrance test must then appear for a portfolio review & interview in Bangalore. The portfolio is used to assess a candidate’s talent, interests, prior training, motivation and self-discipline.
The Professional Diploma Program
For the Professional Diploma program, the selection process involves:
- Portfolio review and Interview
The Advanced Diploma Program
Selection for the Advanced Diploma Program is based on:
- The Application essays, Portfolio review and Interview