EOY2013

ASSOCIATIONS
SSD has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with
University of the Arts London (UAL) for the development
of a Study Abroad programme. SSD students will spend
a semester in London as undergraduate students at one
of the six famous Colleges of UAL - Camberwell College
of Art, Central St Martins College of Arts and Design,
Chelsea College of Art and Design, London College of
Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon
College of Art. These courses will introduce practicing artists
and designers to the latest thinking, techniques, styles and
products from London, one of the greatest creative cities of
the world. To help students who want to take their art and
Platform Lecture
Series at SSD
With Mr. Gurmeet Singh, MD Gurind Glass, there was never a
moment when we felt that we had an industrialist amongst us
and not one of our professors. He spent his invaluable time in
explaining various facets of glass like tinted glass, coated glass,
toughened glass, laminated glass, insulated glass and mirrors.
He also explained us the Indian market of glass where very
little of processed glass is used unlike other countries. He also
shared with us his Mantra of success which is made up of five
Ds - dream, direction, deadline, determination, and dedication.
It was a very enriching experience and he shared a few of his
own life stories and ended his talk by suggesting - ‘failure is
something that will come your way, you just need to know how
to deal it with.’
Mou with UAL
design studies forward in the UK, SSD is also working with
the University of the Arts London Awarding Body to develop
and deliver their Foundation Diploma in Art and Design.
Danny Lane at SSD
Danny Lane, an acclaimed glass artist and
globally reputed sculptor delivered a talk
about his work and creative philosophies
at Sushant School of Art and Architecture,
Gurgaon. He shared his experiences with
the students, the faculty and staff of this
institute and the Sushant School
of Design.
In February 2012 SSD in association with the British Council, UAL, and Royal
Society of the Arts spearheaded a seminar on the subject of design education
in India which attracted a wealth of eminent thinkers and practitioners both
from India and overseas.The day started with sessions where representatives
from the Indian Government, deans from leading designs institutes in India
and representatives from the UAL, RSA and BC discussed their views on the
current situation design education wise in India and their hopes and aspirations
for the future. Andrew Summers, director of both the Design and Arts Councils
in London and a trustee of the RSA led the session. Penny Egan, Director of
Fulbright, UK, moderated the discussions.The afternoon saw a series of round
table discussions on related issues, with an audience of design teachers,
designers and students. Faculty of SSD ran a daylong workshop for students
based on design and craft skills.
Seminar at
British Council