Our Globally Benchmarked Curriculum
Semester 1
Design Research 1
Design Studio 1
Drawing Fundamentals 1
Imaging 1
Space and Materiality
History in Context to Objects
Skill-Up Elective
Semester 2
Design Research 2
Design Studio 2
Drawing Fundamentals 2
Imaging 2
Sustainable System
Time
Skill-Up Elective
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after-thought.
Semester 3
Textiles Material Studio I
Textile Accessories Studio I: Surface, Drape & Identity
Digital Design Lab I: Textile CAD in Service of Craft
Dress & Adornment Seminar I: Textiles in Cultural Practice
Apprenticeship & Professional Practice I
Semester 4
Leather Material Studio II
Leather Goods Studio II: Structure, Utility & Wear
Digital Design Lab II: Leather Pattern & Production CAD
Adornment & Objects Seminar II: How Leather Goods Carry Meaning
Apprenticeship & Professional Practice II
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school?
Semester 5
Metals Material Studio III: Casting, Forging & Mastery
Jewelry & Adornment Studio III: Identity, Status & Form
Digital Design Lab III: Jewelry CAD & Visualization
Adornment & Identity Seminar III: Jewelry as Cultural Practice
Apprenticeship & Professional Practice III
Semester 6
Mixed Materials & Surface Design Studio IV: Integration & Craft
Smart Wearables Design Studio IV: Technology as Material
Additive Manufacturing & Prototyping Lab IV: Strategic Digital Fabrication
Luxury & Craftsmanship Seminar V: Contemporary Accessory Practice
Apprenticeship & Professional Practice IV
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Semester 7
Advanced Studio: Specialisation Deep Dive
Design Leadership Seminar: Authorship & Voice
Capstone Research & Concept Development
Professional Apprenticeship V
Specialisation-Focused Elective
Approved Elective Options
Semester 8
Capstone Design Studio
Capstone Seminar: Design Thesis & Defense
Ethics, Responsibility & Design Practice
Capstone Defence
Core Track
Smart Hardware & IoT Product Engineering
AI-Native Digital Product Engineering
AI-Integrated Product Engineering
Graduate Pathways
Hardware-First Smart Product Engineer
Technical-Hybrid Engineer (Software & AI Integrated)
Honours-with-Research Pathway
Entrepreneurial / Venture-Development Pathway
Entrepreneurial / Venture-Development Pathway
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Review
- Minimum 50% overall in Class XII
- GCSE/IGCSE Examinations of the approved British Examination Bodies,
with minimum 5 (Five) subjects in A, B, C, D and E grades, including English at
Ordinary 'O' Level and 2 subjects at Advanced ("A") Level has been equated with
+2 qualification
- 3 HL, 3 SL subjects with a minimum of 24 credit points.
- 3 HL, 3 SL subjects with a minimum of 24 credit points.
- Students graduating with 02 DP subjects with
atleast 01 subject at HL Level and minimum 03 points in each DP subject. - Career Related Study (CRS) with at least 03 subjects.
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IBCP Equivalence for General Strand (Design, Science,
B. Sc Finance): International Baccalaureate Career
Related Study (IBCP) qualification with core components
requirement awarded by International Baccalaureate (IB).
Where concepts meet execution,
in and beyond the classroom.
Student Projects in Motion
Student Voices: Real Voices from the Program
Questions? We can read your mind
Yes, ATLAS ISDI School of Design & Innovation offers Communication Design as a specialisation under its 4-year B.Des program. The institute provides:
- Career guidance and industry exposure
- Support in portfolio development
- Assistance in exploring internship and placement opportunities
The communication design curriculum taught at ATLAS ISDI School of Design & Innovation differs from other courses teaching communication design because our curriculum has been designed in collaboration with Parsons School of Design. It helps students with:
- Visual communication and storytelling
- Design fundamentals and digital media practices
- Studio-based and project-led learning
- Real-world problem-solving through design projects
To apply for Communication Design at ATLAS ISDI School of Design & Innovation, candidates must have:
- A minimum of 50% in 10+2 (or equivalent) from a recognised board
- A Design Portfolio or take the Design Aptitude Test
- Personal Interview
Yes, students at ATLAS ISDI School of Design & Innovation may have opportunities to engage with industry professionals through:
- Guest lectures and workshops
- Project-based learning
- Exposure to real-world design briefs
These interactions help students understand industry expectations and practices.
There are many career prospects one can consider after graduating from Communication Design. The diverse field opens doors to many opportunities, such as:
- Graphic Designer
- Content Designer
- UI Designer
- Social Media Strategist
- Visual Designer
- Digital Interaction Designer
- Packaging Designer
- System Engineer
- Branding specialist
- Brand & Way Find Designer
Yes, ISDI provides global exposure for its Communication Design Students. We have a curriculum which has been designed in collaboration with Parsons School of Design. The curriculum covers:
- Global topics, which help students gain knowledge from a wide spectrum
- It helps students work on challenges which are prevalent in the field
- It allows students to understand in depth and apply the knowledge with live projects
- The curriculum integrates disruptive design sense with experiential learning
Yes, the Communication Design program at ATLAS ISDI School of Design & Innovation benefits from collaboration with Parsons School of Design. This ensures:
- Exposure to global design methodologies
- Contemporary and relevant curriculum frameworks
- A balance between conceptual and practical learning
























