CMR University’s School of Design (SOD)

The School of Design (SOD) has been established in the year 2021. The emphasis on "Practice to Theory" and "Theory to Practice" makes the Design programme competitive and relevant to society. The Maker-Centered pedagogy, followed at the School of Des r-Centered pedagogy, followed at the School of Design, is an integrated process of hands-on experiential learning and independent thinking. The school’s faculty bring decades of experience from the highest levels of their profession. At CMRU, leading Design professionals from India and abroad offer students an insight into the trends and requirements of the real-world within the academic framework. CMR University (CMRU) School of Design is dedicated to delivering programmes that are driven by emphasis on collaborative learning, interaction with industry experts, relevant curriculum, and personal development that nurture creative thinkers and doers to become: This is achieved by structured delivery of guidance not only in terms of building core design competency in students, but also interweaving structured courses in soft and leadership skills, personal growth and career preparedness, establishing three main pillars in our academic programmes, that makes a Bachelor of Design programme unlike any in the country: Unlike in other disciplines, placement of each individual design student depends on the portfolio of work which is prepared during all four years of the programme. The best projects are curated and compiled in a portfolio which is presented with the potential industry employers during the placements. Typically, a student with a good portfolio of projects is able to demonstrate his/her knowledge, skills and capacity to the future employer, and the placement at CMRU SOD takes place based on this. Young designers in India are sought after and the creative industry in India needs fresh talent. The remuneration package for a Bachelor’s level design graduate currently averages from 4 to 6 Lakhs per annum, but it is not unusual for design graduates to receive placement offers even upto 12 Lakhs per annum, depending on their demonstrable capacity and company offering. CMRU SOD is dedicated to collaborating closely with the creative industry, ensuring students receive early exposure, work on collaborative projects, intern during their programmes at CMRU School of Design even prior to the final year, and making them prepared for a successful career in design.