Jamia Milia Islamia launches new masters in design course

Over the last hundred years, Jamia has become a leader in providing accessible and affordable quality education emerging as one of the most progressive educational institutions in India, the Vice-Chancellor said.

Jamia Milia Islamia (JMI) has come up with a new course Masters in Design (MDes) for the current academic session, 2021-22. The course was launched by JMI Vice-Chancellor Professor Najma Akhtar during a virtual inauguration cum orientation ceremony. The new course will be offered under the JMI’s new department -- Department of Design and Innovation. The event was also attended by the JMI Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Tasneem Fatma and Registrar Dr Nazim Husain Jafri.

While speaking in the event, the Vice-Chancellor termed it as a remarkable moment in the history of JM. "Over the last hundred years, Jamia has become a leader in providing accessible and affordable quality education emerging as one of the most progressive educational institutions in India," she added.

“One thing that sets us apart is our commitment to delivering the best experiential education and staying abreast with the changing trends in pedagogy, technology and innovation. The department of design will not just lead in its approach to education teaching and learning but attract the best talent from both industry and academia”, the Vice-Chancellor added.

As per the official statement, the department will be offering MDes to its students, although there are plans for graduate studies and research degrees in the future, the statement added. The Department’s current areas of focus are -- Product Design, Interaction Design, and Communication Design. The idea for creating a new department is rooted in providing experiential learning to the students while also preparing them for the future of jobs in India.

The department and the new course have been inaugurated with two core priorities:

• Inculcating a culture and practice of critical design thinking in the workers of tomorrow
• Building future leaders and entrepreneurs having a strong foundation in design innovation with abilities to undertake research and translate new ideas into tangible actions.

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