Organisation : DSKIC DSK International Campus
Entrance Exam : DSK Entrance Exam Admission 2018-19
Date of Examination : 07-04-2018
Home Page : dskic [dot] in
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DSKIC DSK Entrance Exam
Admissions Open 2018-19 Apply before 15th March. Phase-II of DSK Entrance Exam Scheduled on 7th April 2018.
Related : IICD B.Des & M.Des Entrance Test Admission 2018 : www.entrance.net.in/12958.html
Eligibility
** Students who have appeared for/completed 12th grade in any discipline
** Applicants must have a portfolio of their original, creative work
** Applicants must be fluent in English
What You Should Know :
** Located in Pune, DSKIC occupies a purpose-built 20 acre campus
** It is mandatory for all students to stay on the residential campus
** Offers 5 Year Program in Product Design, Transportation Design, Animation & Video Game in academic collaboration with RUBIKA, France. Also offers 3 Year Fashion, Interior Design & Graphic Design programs.
Admission Process
DSKIC conducts its own entrance exam in two phases as mentioned below. Phase-II of DSK Entrance Exam is Scheduled on 7th April 2018.
Phase I
Phase I is online submissions and can be given from your home location. In this test students are required to submit the following.
Statement of Purpose : Aims at evaluating the student’s passion, ambition and reason for choosing the desired course
Essay Writing : Aims at evaluating the student’s imagination, thought process, ability to communicate ideas and proficiency in English
Portfolio : A portfolio is a compilation of original, creative works done by the student. It may include sketches, painting, graphic design, photography etc
Phase II
Phase II is a studio test held at our Campus in Pune.This test comprises of the following evaluation process.
Creative Test : Aims at evaluating a student’s design thinking ability, aesthetic sense & concept writing skills
Still Life Drawing : Aims at evaluating a student’s natural drawing ability, observational skills and perspective awareness
Personal Interview & Portfolio Review : Personal interview aims at evaluating a student’s understanding of design, industry awareness & communication skills. Portfolio review is to evaluate student’s interest, visual expression and creativity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DSK INTERNATIONAL CAMPUS?
Established in 2007, DSK International Campus (DSKIC) is an International Design Institute located in Pune, India.
The State-of-the-Art residential campus provides industry-centric, professional courses in Product Design, Transportation Design, Animation, Video Game, Fashion Design, Interior Design and Graphic Design. The campus is spread over a sprawling 20 acre landscape equipped with ultra modern facilities & infrastructure.
What is the curriculum like?
The curriculum is highly industry-centric and internships are an inherent part of the curriculum. This keeps students aware of the industry so that they are ready to take on the professional world after graduating. Which is why, we have long projects and jury evaluations as well.
By interacting and learning from the long projects by the industry directly makes learning far more practical and effective. Also, their experiences and wisdom will help you understand how the future is being shaped in the respective design fields. The focus of our curriculum is in creating professionals and entrepreneurs.
What is the pedagogy?
It is the opposite of a schoolish academic institution. The “classrooms” are studios for group projects, labs for digital design, experimental platforms and rapid prototyping workshops.
Alongside traditional tools such as pencils and physical prototyping, the integration of digital solutions has to provide the students powerful tools for all the phases of design : illustration, engineering, 3D modeling, rendering in computer graphics and rapid prototyping. These tools bring increased creative possibilities for our would-be designers by offering flexibility and an increased capacity to work.
** Our system is based on creative and practical learning. We have faculty from all around the glode with substantial industry experience.
** The teaching methodology is contemporary and is delivered through state-of-the-art infrastructure, latest equipment & advanced technologies.
** Industry-centric Curriculum
** In the final year, jury of industrial experts from across the world come to judge final year projects.
** We have regular long projects from industry so that students get first-hand experience of what it is like to actually work in a professional environment.
** DSKIC occupies a purpose-built 20-acre campus with unmatched infrastructure and recreational facilities
What is the faculty like?
The reputation of any good schools is based on the quality of teachers/faculty teach at the campus. At DSKIC we have with us highly qualified and industry experienced faculty from around the globe. You will be happy to know that our faculty is professionals who have worked in their respective industries and have had their own education from top institutes.
Can I do my further studies if needed after receiving a degree from your campus?
Yes, you are eligible to opt for further studies after graduating from our campus.
What are the placement opportunities?
Almost all our students are well placed in the industry today. We organize interviews with various companies within India and abroad. We inherently help students develop necessary skills to make a smooth transition to their respective careers.The placement, as you are probably aware, depends on your academic performance.
We recommend deserving students to various companies.Our placement team is constantly working to build a working relationship with companies so that our graduates are absorbed easily.
The team also gives inputs to students on overall growth in the form of workshops, seminars and via activities like communication, personality development, interviews and interpersonal growth.
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The fact that we have a strong world-wide presence of alumni in good positions in various companies and related institutes, our network is very strong. You will be well-recommended, which will be commensurate with your abilities.
Can you tell me about internships?
Internships are compulsory. Every course has its own internship schedule.
In order to help you get an internship that suits your inclinations, the DSKInternational Campus team will actively support you in connecting with some of the world’s best companies and landing a plum opportunity to work in a professional environment.
Are there any mention-worthy achievements you may brag about?
DSKIC students have bagged over 150 awards since its inception in 2008. You can check the details on the respective pages.
Where is the campus situated?
We have only one campus in India. Its located in Pune, Maharashtra. Pune is known as the oxford of the east as it has many educational institutes based out of here, making it a very sought after destination for education. Its proximity to Mumbai gives it the advantage to stay in close quarters with the financial capital, yet avoid the havoc of traffic and crowd.
Address: Nr. Loni Toll, Pune Solapur Road Pune: 412 308, India
Telephone: +91 20-30157563
E-mail: info AT dskic.in
Can I schedule a visit to the campus?
Yes, of course! After all, seeing is believing.
You may schedule an appointment to visit our campus here
An appointment can ensure we can attend you better, though we are happy if you simply walk in as well.
What is the fees structure?
The detailed fee structure has been mention on on the website, visit page Fee Structure
The management reserves the right to change fee structure.
What should it consist of?
1. Sketches / drawings / illustrations showing creativity and skill. Sketches help the selectors gauge the candidate on following parameters: Creativity, skill sets, skill level and the ability to express your ideas through.
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2. Movies / videos / pertaining to the course the applicant is applying for (Ex: Videogame / industrial Design / Animation) this can be a film of candidates sketches/ works or the movie itself could be the portfolio. This should help the selectors to gauge the applicants creativity, storytelling ability and skill level.
3. It is mandatory to bring along the actual sketches for assessment during personal interview. The candidate may be asked to sketch on the spot if asked for and should be prepared accordingly.
How should I prepare for the entrance exam?
DSK International Campus conducts its own entrance exam which is divided into PhaseI and Phase II. To know more please visit page dskic.in/admission/ or call +91 20 30157563