Pearl Academy Signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Creative Arts Education Society (CAES) and Now Will Offer Bachelor's and Master's Degrees
November 10, 2023: All Pearl Academy students will get Bachelor's and Master's degrees. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Creative Arts Education Society (CAES) and the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, to make this exciting development possible. This strategic alliance demonstrates the commitment to provide students with the finest quality education possible. In addition to this, Peral Academy has realigned the educational programs into seven distinct verticals, each designed to empower students in their chosen fields: Fashion, Business, Interiors, Communication Design, Product Design, Film, and Gaming. This renewed focus on these verticals allows to offer a comprehensive and specialised education that prepares the students for success in their respective industries.
Pearl Academy also entred into the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comic (AVGC) domain. To this end, Pearl Academy acquired FX Studio and EDGE Metaversity and entered into an academic partnership with the prestigious IAMAG. This strategic move will enable Pearl Academy to nurture the next generation of creative professionals in the AVGC industry, providing them with the skills and knowledge they need to excel in this dynamic and exciting field.
At Pearl Academy, we understand that the world of creativity is constantly evolving, and we are committed to equipping our students with the latest tools and technologies. Our curriculum now includes courses in Web 3.0 & Metaverse, AI & ML, AR & VR, Adobe XD & Figma, Python, and 3D Printing, reflecting our keen focus on staying ahead of the technological curve. We are also proud to provide our students with access to cutting-edge resources, including Adobe Creative Suite, WGSN, and a digital library, enhancing their classroom learning experience. Additionally, 35 percent of credits will be attributed to tech-driven curricula, ensuring that our students are well-prepared for the digital age We are excited to embark on this journey of transformation and innovation, and we recognise that your continued support, expertise, and collaboration have been instrumental in making these developments possible. Our commitment to providing a world-class creative education, strengthened by your insights and contributions, has never been stronger, and we look forward to empowering the next generation of creative professionals - Aditi Srivastava, President, Pearl Academy
Enabled by CAES - RGNIYD MoU, Students at Pearl Academy Campuses to get UG/PG degrees, Effective 2024 Intake
September 22, 2023: CAES has partnered with Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), Institute of National Importance, MoYAS, Government of India, for all Bachelor's and Master's degrees at all Pearl Academy campuses, including Delhi West, Delhi South, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Jaipur, through its constituent academic facilities of Pearl Academy. Bachelor of Design (B. Des), Master of Design (M. Des), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), and MBA programmes are available in a variety of fields, including fashion, design, media, communication, and other creative design programmes. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed on September 5, 2023, and the degrees will be conferred beginning with the 2024 intake.
CAES's undergraduate programmes at Pearl Academy sites typically last four years of intensive study and offer chances for specialisations. Fashion Design, Fashion Styling, Fashion Communication, Interior Design, Communication Design, and Product Design are among the degree disciplines offered by Bachelor of Design (B. Des) programmes. The institute also provides a B.Des Regular course. For students interested in business, it also offers BBA Regular and BBA in Fashion and Luxury Management programmes, both of which are three-year programmes.
The post-graduate offerings include M. Design degree programs in Fashion Design, Fashion Styling, Fashion Communication, Interior Design, Communication Design, and Product Design. Furthermore, the institute provides an MBA program in Fashion and Luxury Management, M. Des Regular, and MBA Regular programs to cater to diverse educational and career aspirations.
Says Aditi Srivastava, President, Pearl Academy, “Pearl Academy has been at the forefront of design, fashion, media and communication education in India. The partnership with RGNIYD marks an important milestone for us and for the students. We are all elated about this new development and are looking forward to an exciting academic year.” Debashis Dey, Director, RGNIYD, adds, “We are excited to partner with Creative Arts Education Society as we believe that students will benefit greatly from the institute’s focus on internationalism,E ntrepreneurship, and employability as well as meeting the needs of the design, fashion, business, and retail industries. This MoU will only further our goal.”
EDGE By Pearl Academy Offers Scholarships Upto INR 50 Lakh For AVGC Programs
July 1, 2022: To encourage bright students to enrol in its cutting-edge international certificate programmes in animation, visual effects, game development, and virtual production, EDGE by Pearl Academy is giving scholarships up to INR 50 lacs. An Unreal-Engine Authorized Instructor-led Master certificate programme in Virtual Production is being offered for the first time in India at EDGE. The most potent real-time 3D production tool in the world, Unreal Engine, has been used to produce well-known games like PUBG and the Star Wars Mandalorian series.
Beginning on July 18, 2022, EDGE courses will be offered at the cutting-edge Pearl Academy Bengaluru location. The best worldwide education is offered to students by EDGE to help them launch their careers. The top AGC educators in the world deliver them. For instance, EDGE-Trazos courses are global Master degree programmes that are co-delivered by Trazos and are ranked No. 1 in Spain, among the Top 3 in Europe, and Top 7 globally. The courses include ones in Autodesk Maya animation, NukeX compositing, Houdini visual effects, and videogame production.
Another EDGE partner, IAMAG, is the premier international masterclass platform for the best digital artists in the world. Leading animators, illustrators, concept artists, and visual effects artists who have contributed to some of the newest international blockbuster films lead interactive sessions at EDGE-IAMAG masterclasses, which are led by the best digital artists in the world from Europe and the USA.
EDGE further provides Computer Graphics, Unreal Engine, and Motion Graphics 3-month Bootcamp courses.
Leaders in the media sector, notably Dr. Nalin Mehta, President, who formerly served as the CEO of some of India's top media companies, and CB Arun, Academic Director and National Award-winning Animation Artist, created EDGE. In an era where the Animation, Game Development, Visual Effects, and Comics (AVGC) industry is expanding and changing due to digital disruptions, EDGE programmes are concentrated on producing the following generation of digital artists in this sector.
What are the steps of the Pearl Academy admission process?