About CMRU School of Design
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 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.
Why CMRU School of Design
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:
- Creative problem solvers
- Socially responsible and engaged human beings
- Reflective lifelong learners
- Competent ethical leaders
The future designers are NOT JUST DESIGNERS
How do we do it?
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:
Pillars of Academics at the CMRU School of Design
CMR School of Design is dedicated to creating opportunities for students to connect with the world around them glocally. The main conceptual drive for all design programmes are the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).
- Course Curriculum
- Design Core Curriculum
- Common Core Curriculum
- LEAP Curriculum
While gaining core competency in relevant knowledge and skills required to be a successful designer of today and tomorrow, students are guided to consider UNSDGs in their projects
CMRU School of Design Course Curriculum
B.Des. Communication Design Specializations - Digital Experiences (UX Design) and Graphic Design for Print
B.Des. Product Design Specializations - Furniture, Lifestyle Products, Lighting, Toy, Appliance Design
B.Des. Fashion Design Specializations - Apparel Design and Accessory Design
B.Des. Interior Design Specializations - Residential Interiors and Exhibition Spaces
Transform your creative vision into reality at our School of Design
Programmes at the School of Design
School of Design
B.Sc. Visual Effects & Animation
67,500 per semester
Degree
4 Years
Lakeside Campus
Career Opportunities
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.
Admission Process
The complete application process for admissions is paperless and online, keeping the sustainability commitment of the University.
Candidates who wish to seek admission to any programme of the School of Design, if fulfilling the eligibility criteria as laid down in the prospectus, are required to apply online or may walk-in to the Admission Office in person and apply online with the guidance of the admission Counselor.
To apply online, visit - admissions.cmr.edu.in
For more details visit our website: www.cmr.edu.in
Complete your online application form. Click here https://admissions.cmr.edu.in/
Keep the following documents ready for upload in the form:
- 10th and 12th class certificates ready for upload. (If you are still attending your 12th class, and cannot upload the certificate, your application will still be accepted provided you upload the class 10 certificate.)
- Aadhar card copy
- A photo of your signature
- 1 passport size photograph
- Please note that your application is complete only upon online payment of the Application Fee of Rs 1000/-
Complete your Design AptitudeTest (CMRU DAT) or upload your NATA, NID, NIFT, or UCEED results
Students who successfully complete the CMRU DAT are eligible for a CMRU DAT scholarship based on the results of the test.
There are no separate charges for taking the CMRU DAT.
Upload your portfolio
Once you apply, an email confirmation is sent to your email id and a counselor will call you. You will also receive a unique link by email where you can upload your portfolio
Personal Interview
Once you successfully complete the above steps, you will be invited to attend your personal interview online or at our campus.
Confirm your admission
Candidates who successfully complete the entrance exam will be admitted on a first-come-first basis
The Admission offer letter will be sent by email, along with a link for the online payment of the first installment of Rs.50,000/-.
The schedule of payment of the remaining fee for the academic year 2025-26 will be communicated by email.
| Last Date for Application Submission | CMRUAT (Online mode test) | Portfolio Evaluation (online submission mode) |
|---|---|---|
| 17 January 2024 | Till January 31, 2024 | February 2024 |
Infrastructure
CMR believes that the best of learning happens hands-on, which is why we have integrated Design Thinking Philosophy in our academic curriculum in order to enable and empower our students to tackle industry demands. In this regard, the School of Design has established specialized Design Labs and Studios for according practical exposure to students:
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