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COVER - 22-12-17 __AA.indd 1 22/12/17 8:13 pm The world looks forward to that answer just as much as you. Because you are made to change the world. You’ve chosen, the bold, and often intimidating path to create. You’re much like the man who invented the wheel, or he who declared that the world is not flat.

You’re here, as much to learn the principles of design and communication, as to redefine the conventions of the past. There will be lots of learning, and even more eye-opening. It’s bound to be hard, it promises to be fun. It’ll be as much as about true grit, as it’ll be about real genius. he world looks forward to this impending discovery of yourself as much as you do. Because, while today is the first day of the rest of your life; in a sense, it’s also the first day of the rest of the world.

Isn’t that amazing? Whether you are studying Product Design or Communication Design or Interiors or Fashion or Journalism – You are all creators. And being a creative person comes with an unyielding desire to raise the bar in every respect. It comes with a thirst to accomplish the unimaginable, to dream the unthinkable, to create the impossible, to be a name to reckon. To be the Best that you can be. INDEX

PEARL ACADEMY CENTRES 4-5

LEADERSHIP 6

ADVISORY BOARD 7-9

PEARL TOTAL LEARNING SYSTEM 10

INDUSTRY ALLIANCES 11

SCHOOL OF FASHION 12-31

SCHOOL OF DESIGN - 30-47

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 48-61

SCHOOL OF MEDIA 62-75

AWARDS AND RANKINGS 76

FUTURE PATHS 77

PEARL EXPERIENCE 78-79

PORTFOLIO 80-83

GLOBAL LEARNING 84-85

INDUSTRY INTEGRATED CIRCUIT 86

INDUSTRY IN CLASSROOM 87

CAREER SERVICES 88

LIVE INDUSTRY PROJECTS 89

CREATIVE IMPACT 90-91

STUDENT ACHIEVERS 92-93

QUALIFICATION 94

ADMISSION PROCESS 2018 95 - 100 DELHI PEARL ACADEMY CENTRES The Delhi Centre has two campuses: in Naraina and Rajouri Garden. The Naraina campus is fully equipped with plethora of facilities, world class infrastructure and has been the launch pad for design and business professionals for the last 25 years. The Rajouri Campus is 100,000 sq ft and is designed around the needs of design students, providing them with a contemporary architectural canvas that is permeated with slick classrooms and wide collaborative spaces perfect for the 21st century learner. A-21/13, NARAINA INDUSTRIAL AREA, PHASE II, NEW DELHI EROS BUILDING DISTRICT CENTRE, RAJOURI GARDEN, NEW DELHI

NOIDA The campus is located in the heart of Noida, a part of the National Capital Region (NCR). This campus houses state-of-the-art labs like Sewing & Cutting, Printing & Embroidery and Make-up. It has a well-stocked Library and Resource Centre along with Design & Drawing Studios, Pattern-Making Studios and more. B-25, SECTOR 59, NOIDA

MUMBAI The Mumbai Centre with its state-of-the-art labs for media, fashion and interiors have ensured a world class learning experience for students. Located right in the centre of bustling Mumbai makes it a great place to get ready for the creative industries. The Mumbai Campus has won accolades like, ‘Best Upcoming Design Institute in Mumbai’ award at ‘Brands Academy Education Excellence Awards’ 2014 and Bronze Award under ‘Emerging Design School Category’ at The Edutainment Awards, 2016. SM CENTRE, KURLA ROAD, ANDHERI EAST, MUMBAI

JAIPUR The Jaipur Centre has been awarded as one of the most beautiful college campuses in by India Today, 2016 and has also won ‘Best Learning Building’ Award at the World Architecture Festival Awards, 2009. It’s spread over 3.28 acres and has state-of-the-art infrastructure which includes world class Jewellery & Gemmology Labs, making it the ideal place to learn the nuances of fashion and design. The Centre has hosted the 14th International Conference of the International Foundation for Fashion Technology Institutes in 2012. SP-38 A, RIICO INDUSTRIAL AREA, DELHI ROAD, KUKAS, JAIPUR

4 5 LEADERSHIP ADVISORY BOARD

Prof. Nandita Abraham Claudio Moderini Dr. Veena Jhamtani Dutta Deepak Seth Sunil Sethi Tristan Beau de Lomenie Chief Executive Officer Head Academics Campus Director Group Chairman President of General Manager Delhi, Noida Pearl Global Industries Fashion Design Council of India Pullman & Novotel POS Multinational Ltd. New Delhi Aerocity

Ruchita Verma Ramalingam Seetharaman Nidhip Mehta Prof. Vikas Satwalekar Dr. Roopak Vasishtha (CEO) Satish Gokhale Campus Director Campus Director Head Design Consultant Apparel Made-ups & Home Design Specialist Mumbai Centre Jaipur Centre School of Design Furnishing Sector Skills Council Owner, Design Directions Pvt. Ltd.

Dr. Priya Mary Mathew Nisha Jhangiani Vivek Karmokar Tikka Shatrujit Singh Nikhil Mehra Yeshwantrao Holkar Head Head Head Head Representative Fashion Designer Co Founder School of Business, Research School of Fashion School of Foundation LVMH in Asia CEO of UMOJA & International Relations

Anup Sasidharan Mohit Soni Farhana Farook Head Chief Operating Officer Managing Editor, Filmfare Career Services Media and Entertainment Skills Council Magazine 6 7 ADVISORY BOARD ADVISORY BOARD SCHOOL OF DESIGN SCHOOL OF MEDIA

Anthony Lopez Sriram Suryanarayanan Sachendra Yadav Jaishri Jethwaney Mohit Soni Farhana Farook Design Director, Principal Designer User Experience Designer Product Designer Professor and Program Director Chief Operating Officer Managing Editor, Filmfare Lopez Design Story Teller Indian Institute of Mass Media and Entertainment Magazine Communication Skills Council

Tanuja B.K Ashwini Deshpande Niladri Mukherjee Architect/Interior Designer Co-founder, Director, Elephant Founder and MD of Glue Design + Innovation Shobho Sengupta Mayank Shekhar Brand Consultant Entertainment Head Mid-day

SCHOOL OF FASHION SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Manish Tripathi National Advisor to the Ministry of Ruchita Sharma John K. John Textiles for India Handloom Brand Luxury Curator Head, Capability Development-Leadership Transitions, Reliance Industries Limited

8 9 PEARL TOTAL LEARNING SYSTEM INDUSTRY ALLIANCES Pearl Academy has launched a new 360 degree comprehensive learning based model, embedded in UG and PG FDCI joins hands with Pearl Academy to nurture and develop the designers of tomorrow course curriculum to ensure that every student gets the right opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and motivation to embrace change, set trends and lead the change as an innovator and leader of the future.

The key features of Pearl Total Learning System are: • Career Mentoring – 360-degree preparedness. This includes a tool to assess student’s professional competencies both at entry and final levels and helps students develop a career path for themselves. • Edge Courses for Success – Special skills for tomorrow’s leaders. Students are taught special skills like Design Thinking, Digital Marketing and Entrepreneurship by industry experts from around the world. • Industry Integrated Circuit - Live Industry Projects with FDCI, INTACH and others, a ‘Learn from the Masters’ series and industry juries for final projects • Global Learning Project – Internationality for each student. Increased exchange opportunities, along with an international experience lab and beamed classes.

Pearl Total Learning System has been developed based on three years of internal and third-party research An exclusive tie-up with Amazon.in to showcase talented alumni’s creations incorporating the viewpoints of industry, international academic experts, alumni and students. This model ensures complete learning by every student and gives them all the tools and exposure required to be successful in tomorrow’s industry.

360O PREPARATION SPECIAL SKILLS Professional Skills Assessment (developed FOR TOMORROW’S with CEB) at entry and final levels LEADERS Career Advisory – individual, based Design Thinking, IDEO on interests and competencies Digital Marketing, ADOBE Incubation for budding Entrepreneurship, Laureate entrepreneurs International Adobe partners with Pearl Academy to launch India’s first Adobe Digital Technology Academy

PEARL TOTAL LEARNING SYSTEM

INTERNATIONAL EXPOSURE FOR EACH STUDENT International Experience Lab module Live Industry Project – FDCI designers, Intach Beamed classes from global experts Learn from the masters Exchange Opportunities Industry mentorship during professional practice and juries for final projects

10 11 SCHOOL OF FASHION

PLACEMENTS 2017

NISHA JHANGIANI (Head – School of Fashion)

School of Fashion, is the powerhouse of innovation and creativity, where students are offered industry oriented courses in fashion designing, styling and fashion media make-up. We emphasize on the combination of technical skill sets along with human touch which leads to synergy of innovative ideas and creative solutions. The School has 2 verticals – Fashion Design and Fashion Styling & Image Design (Beauty and Styling). Each of the verticals offers UG & PG Courses and 11 months professional certificate. BEST PACKAGE COMPANY: With a dedicated team of highly competent, trained and industry experienced, both local and OFFERED: 7.8 lac international faculty members, the learner gains real-time industry information. Apart from classroom teaching, the students are exposed to various workshops, master classes conducted by the industry experts in association with the Fashion Design Council of India, to Member of the International Foundation of give them the experience of what lies ahead Collaboration Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI

4 YEAR UG COURSE International Partners Fashion Design (Fashion Design/ Fashion Accessories/ Fashion Textiles) Student Exchange | Visiting Faculty and Experts | Summer Courses Fashion Styling & Image Design University of the West of England, UK Domus Academy, Milan 2 YEAR PG COURSE University of Winchester, UK Nottingham Trent University, UK Fashion Design (Fashion Design/ Fashion Accessories/ Fashion Textiles) Manchester Metropolitan University, UK NABA, Milan Fashion Styling & Image Design

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, USA 11 MONTHS PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM Fashion Design Fashion Media Make-up Celebrity & Bridal Hair & Make-up

12 13 UG COURSE FASHION DESIGN (FASHION DESIGN/ FASHION ACCESSORIES/ FASHION TEXTILES)

Duration : 4 Years Eligibility : 10+2, in any discipline Location : Delhi, Noida, Jaipur and Mumbai Certification : Apparel Made-ups & Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHFSSC)

COURSE OVERVIEW The program is curated in a way that allows the students to identify areas of interest within the fashion segments of apparel, textiles and accessories and transition into desired path. The program aims to equip the student with an in-depth understanding of the role of the designer in today’s fashion industry. The scope of the course is to place the student in a global fashion scenario at the end of the curricular path. They will also be exposed to the importance of accessories that currently occupies a large section of the current global fashion industry. Students during the entire course get hands on experience on how the world fashion system works and evolves. Fashion Design path includes all the segmentations across genders and age group. This course enables students to achieve competencies in both design and construction with the use of advance technologies. Fashion Design Accessories path includes conceptualization, design and manufacture of bags, shoes and other fashion accessories that complements a look. Students who follow this path will explore products with the lens of desire, having in mind the difference between needs and want and become expert in this field. Fashion Design Textiles path includes how to design contemporary fabrics for fashion. Textile is the India's largest creative industry and it is internationally renowned. This course will enable student to explore, within the large spectrum of fashion, the segment of textile with a global perspective. Both innovation and up scaling of the craft are the 2 corner stone that defines this course. This course will equip the student to bridge the gap of contemporary design and craft intervention.

CAREER PATHS • Fashion Designer • Accessories Designer • Textile Designer • Stylist • Fashion Entrepreneur

14 15 UG COURSE FASHION STYLING & IMAGE DESIGN

Duration : 4 Years Eligibility : 10+2, in any discipline Location : Delhi, Noida and Mumbai

COURSE OVERVIEW The program aims to equip the student with an in-depth understanding of the role of the stylist in today’s fashion industry. The scope of the course is to place the student in a global fashion scenario at the end of the curricular path. Students during the entire course get hands on experience on how the world fashion and communication system works and evolves. They are offered the opportunity to explore and understand how various media like photography, makeup and hair, graphics and video manipulation can articulate messages in Fashion. They will also be exposed to the importance of marketing and promotion that are backbone of the current global fashion industry.

CAREER PATHS • Fashion Stylists and Image Designers •Brand Stylists • Styling Coordinators •Stylists in Advertising •Stylists in the Television Industry

16 17 PG COURSE FASHION DESIGN (FASHION DESIGN/ FASHION ACCESSORIES/ FASHION TEXTILES)

Duration : 2 Years Eligibility : Graduation in any field Location : Delhi, Noida, Jaipur and Mumbai Certification : Apparel Made-ups & Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHFSSC)

COURSE OVERVIEW The 2 Year PG course in Fashion Design (Fashion Design/ Fashion Accessories/ Fashion Textiles) is an opportunity to take up a creative career in accessorizing and clothing. The programme offers great potential for employment opportunities in the rapidly expanding designer labels, luxury brands, apparel retail brands and ready-to-wear industry. It also helps you develop accessories and style an outfit accordingly keeping up with the current competitive environment and bring in a fresh lease of life to an outfit created. This course includes conceptualization, design and manufacturing of accessories like handbags, footwear and fashion jewellery. Materials to be used are fabrics; natural and man-made, leather, leatherette, metal, plastic, paper, rags, beads, dough, bare threads etc. Other materials are yarn and metal wires. The end result will be a 3D form through exploration. The course will touch upon finishing processes for raw materials, which will be limited to appreciation and not include process handling and physical exploration.

CAREER PATHS • Fabric Designers • Fashion Accessory Designers • Colour and Materials Specialist • Textile Designers • Fashion Entrepreneurs

18 19 PG COURSE FASHION STYLING & IMAGE DESIGN

Duration : 2 Years Eligibility : Graduation in any field Location : Delhi and Mumbai

COURSE OVERVIEW This 2 Year PG Course in Fashion Styling & Image Design emphasizes on design, a good visual eye and qualities of emotional and physical strength as one embarks on a rewarding career in commercial styling, fashion show curation, window displays, fashion publications, personal shopping, image makeovers, television and film industry, theatre and advertising. The students work with styling agencies for television and reality shows as well as with popular photographers to style portfolios. Starting their careers as assistant stylists to established top-end industry stylists, they learn and eventually establish their own hold in this highly competitive and creatively challenging but exciting industry.

CAREER PATHS • Fashion Stylists and Image Designers • Brand Stylists • Image Consultants • Stylists in Advertising & Film - Television Industry • Stylists for E-commerce

20 21 PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM FASHION DESIGN

Duration : 11 Months Eligibility : 10+2 Time : Morning/ Afternoon Location : Delhi, Noida and Mumbai

COURSE OVERVIEW This 11 months professional program is designed for professionals who have a penchant for creativity, style and originality. The course helps the student to develop an understanding of Fashion environment and trains them to develop a Fashion range/product for a targeted market segment towards the end of Course. The learning is divided in two semesters. Students are able to achieve detailed knowledge to develop a concept for the end product in first semester including fabric analysis, research and technical skills. It also includes tracking the evolving trends, cultural dynamics and innovations of Indian and International Fashion Industry. The second semester enables the learner to work on an individual project to display a comprehensive understanding of the initial design sketch to garment construction process for the chosen client (Men, Women or Kids). The inputs for this course are imparted through lectures, visits, market surveys, discussions, tutorials and studio work.

CAREER PATHS • Fashion Entrepreneurs • Assistant Designer • Fashion Coordinators • Sample Coordinators • Fashion Consultant

22 23 PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM FASHION MEDIA MAKEUP

Duration : 11 Months Eligibility : 10+2 Time : Morning/ Afternoon Location : Delhi, Noida and Mumbai Certification : Media & Entertainment Skill Council (MESC)

COURSE OVERVIEW The 11 months professional program in Fashion Media Makeup is exclusively designed to impart training on international trends and techniques. The certificate offers intensive conceptual and practical study for a career in fashion hair and makeup design. The certificate is offered in 3 terms of 13 weeks each, covering a range of skills in makeup, hair styling, hair design and special effects makeup, besides visual studies and IT. Makeup artistry is a highly competitive industry. Advertising, television, cinema, events promotion, fashion promotion etc. are activities where the look, appearance and grooming of individuals is very important. The media makeup industry contributes professionally to these requirements through hair styling, makeup, cosmetics and skin care. 11 months professional program in Fashion Media Makeup (FMM) with a curriculum meeting international standards was conceived with technical assistance from London College of Fashion (LCF), UK, one of the pioneers in beauty and fashion education worldwide.

CAREER PATHS • Film and Television Studios & Shows • Print Advertising and Fashion Photography • Theatre • Music Videos • Fashion Promotion Events • Designer Runway Shows • Retail Cosmetic Sales • Modelling Agencies

24 25 PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM CELEBRITY & BRIDAL HAIR & MAKE-UP

Duration : 11 Months Eligibility : Prior learning/ degree/ diploma in beauty or relevant industry experience Time : Morning/ Afternoon Location : Delhi and Mumbai

COURSE OVERVIEW Bridal make-up and hair styling as well as Celebrity make up are playing a predominant role in the Indian society. Hair and makeup are 2 most relevant attributes when comes to a wedding day or to define a celebrity look. This curriculum aims to skill the students in a very specific segment of the beauty industry. Part of the course will be dedicated to understand the relationship between skin and colours that compliments the person, and how hairstyle and face shape and structure are linked together. The course will then equip the students with high expertise techniques adopted in the contemporary beauty industry.

CAREER PATHS • Celebrity Hairstylist • Celebrity Makeup artist • Bridal hairstylist • Bridal make-up artist • Beauty consultant • Stylist assistant

26 27 ALUMNI SPEAK FACULTY

I did my course from Pearl Academy, I had a very great experience. After completing my course I had a very good exposure in the fashion industry. The teachers and the course gave me the right exposure and made me realize what I actually want to do.’ Vaishali Shadangule (Fashion Designer) Antonio Maurizio Grioli Navaid Mehtab Taruna Vasu • Fashion & Textile Design Graduate • Post graduate from NIFT with over • Fashion Design graduate with from UWE, Bristol U.K. 18 years of experience nearly 13 years of experience in • Awarded as the Young Designer • Worked with brands like Urban Studios teaching Fashion. of the Year by The Mall, UK and Nationwide News Network etc. • Active researcher of Indian Heritage and Costume Study

‘To fulfil your dreams, follow your path; your thoughts without fear and judgement. Let there always be a mentor that helps you through. Find that mentor in Pearl. It's where your first dream will come to reality.’ Nikhil Mehra (Fashion Designer)

Prasanna Baruah Gaurav Mandal Ambika Magotra • MA in Fashion & Textile from • A fashion designer from NIFT Delhi. • Graduate from NID with Pearl Academy • Has worked with apparel brands like 15 years of academic experience • Over 18 years of industry Paul Smith, ITC Wills Lifestyle, Gokaldas • Awarded best paper at International academic experience Exports, Benetton and KG Denims. Conference (IIFTI) After my studies at Pearl Academy, I wanted to do something out of the box. Presently, I am working as a Senior Stylist with Vogue India. I do a lot of trend forecasts and celebrity-cum-cover editorials. Aditya Walia (Stylist / Photostylist)

Darshan Chandekar Vaibhavi Ranavade Arun J. Lakra • NIFT graduate in Fashion Design • Apparel Designer & an experienced • PG in Textile Design from the NID • Worked with Luca Berti Studio, Italy, academician • 12+ years of experience in design, ‘It is a complete course touching all major areas of design, art, craft style shoot for ‘Diesel’, Addict Style • Extensive exposure to the international research, crafts and academics and culture in the contest of fashion. And now I feel more responsible Magazine (Addict Design Lab) design education & the fashion industry • Worked with retail brands like for the revival and upliftment of rich Indian Crafts and our artisans.’ innovations Raymonds, Pantaloon, Lee Cooper Kirat Kaur (Fashion Consultant - Burberry)

Ajay Bisht Shalini Gupta • Fashion Show Director & Stylist • UG in Fashion design from NIFT Mumbai • PG Diploma in Garment Manufacturing • Has freelanced as a Fashion Stylist and Technology from NIFT content contributor to fashion magazines

28 29 SCHOOL OF DESIGN

PLACEMENTS 2017 NIDHIP MEHTA (School Head)

The School of Design offers specialized and flexible courses in three broad verticals – Spatial Design, Product Design and Communication Design. The faculty in the School is drawn from some of the most well reputed design schools around the world; they also have a wide array of practical experience in diverse design industries, providing a balanced approach to theoretical and practical teaching. The learning is characterized by the studio environment, where hands-on work, reflection, discussion, debate, and decision-making happen in a loose, collaborative atmosphere. Textbooks and exams are replaced by seminars, journals, projects, and field visits. Students also have the opportunity to link with other design disciplines through collaborative projects and exposure to multidisciplinary guest lectures and workshops run by industry professionals. Professional skills and attitude are also promoted through embedded soft-skills training, internships, live projects, and entrepreneurial training. BEST PACKAGE OFFERED: 6.93 lac 4 YEAR UG COURSE Communication Design (Graphics / Interaction / Animation-VFX) Interior & Spatial Design (Interior Architecture / Interior Design) Product & Lifestyle Design (Industrial Products/Lifestyle Accessories) Collaborations Member of Cumulus 2 YEAR PG COURSE Communication Design International Partners Interior Design & Styling Student Exchange | Visiting Faculty and Experts | Summer Courses Domus Academy, Milan University for the Creative Arts, UK 11 MONTHS PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM Media Design School, New Zealand University of Winchester, UK Styling for Interiors Nottingham Trent University, UK BTK University of Applied Sciences, Germany Advertising & Graphics NHL Univ. of Applied Sciences Netherlands NABA, Milan Arts University Bournemouth, UK

30 31 UG COURSE INTERIOR & SPATIAL DESIGN (INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE / INTERIOR DESIGN)

Duration : 4 Years Eligibility : 10+2, in any discipline NATA 2017 scores accepted Location : Delhi, Noida, Jaipur and Mumbai

COURSE OVERVIEW The program aims to develop the ability to conceptualize, plan, design, and detail functional and aesthetical interior spaces ranging from small residential spaces to large public/ commercial spaces. It trains you to creatively interpret cultural contexts both local and global, while integrating technical aspects such as structural systems, materials and construction, electricals, air conditioning, etc. The learning is project-based with options to explore both the complex functional, technical, planning aspects, as well as the softer artistic, aesthetic, thematic aspects of Interior Architecture and Design. The taught skill-set includes research, strategic decision making, 3-D ideation; free-hand sketching, diagrammatic and technical drawings; digital drawing, model making, and various presentation skills.

CAREER PATHS • Designer with Architecture and Interior Design firms • Freelancer • Consultant, • Design Practitioner • Self-Employed Designer • Craft Entrepreneur • Researcher • Critic • Educator • In-house Expert Designer • Stylist • Artist

32 33 UG COURSE PRODUCT & LIFESTYLE DESIGN (INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS/LIFESTYLE ACCESSORIES)

Duration : 4 Years Eligibility : 10+2, in any discipline NATA 2017 scores accepted Location : Delhi, Jaipur and Mumbai Certification: Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI)

COURSE OVERVIEW The program is an interdisciplinary platform for young creatives to learn how to design product solutions and objet d’art for our zeitgeist. Acquiring new thinking skills; using various creative processes to empathetically problem solve; applying innate curiosity to explore new ways of making; and, with unbridled imagination, delivering design impact through innovative products that finely balance style, form, function and philosophy. Students learn to design for user’s needs, examine contemporary trends, explore new materials, understand wide variety of production processes and apply cutting-edge software & technology. Graduates are trained to holistically examine systems & ecologies, manage business imperatives for their products solutions from research, to conception, to execution.

CAREER PATHS • Salaried jobs at Product Design firms • Freelance • Consultancy • Entrepreneurship • Research • Manufacturing Consultant • In-house Designer

34 35 UG COURSE COMMUNICATION DESIGN (GRAPHICS / INTERACTION/ANIMATION-VFX)

Duration :4 Years Eligibility :10+2, in any discipline Location :Delhi, Noida and Mumbai Certification :Media & Entertainment Skill Council(MESC)

COURSE OVERVIEW The 4 Year UG Course in Communication Design equips students for content development in diverse media like print media, motion graphics, film and television, photography, digital media, animation, gaming, web and app design, and other interactive applications. Communication Design (Graphics) The Graphics Design course offers students an opportunity to pursue professional development in graphics, illustration, sequential art, typography, image processing, motion graphics and narration through variety of formats. The course’s key competencies place emphasis on originality and conceptual development. Students work with traditional print media, as well as, contemporary digital formats which are essential skills to have for entering today’s market. Communication Design (Interaction) Interaction Design is an interdisciplinary course where students learn how to build, analyze, and evaluate digital products, services, and tools. This course blends the technical comprehension with research methodologies to develop a unique conceptual approach to problem solving. Communication Design (Animation & VFX) Animation and Visual Effects is an interdisciplinary course in which students will learn the nuance of creating rich, immersive digital experiences. This course explores various techniques utilized by professionals in telling impactful ideas and stories through production and post-production processes.

CAREER PATHS Communication Design [Graphics] : • Graphic designer • Typographer • Illustrator • Storyboard artist • Print and layout designer • Motion graphic artist • Two-dimensional animator Communication Design [Interaction]: • Graphic Designers • Visualizers/Art Directors • Layout Designers - Publishing • Illustrators • Animation & Digital Video Designers • Design Entrepreneurs • Design Researchers• Exhibition Designers • Content Strategists • Branding And Corporate Identity Designers • Packaging Designers • Way finding/Signage Designers • UI Designer • Web Designer • Experiential Designer Communication Design [Animation & VFX] : • Special effects producer • Motion graphic designers • Animation film designer • 2D/3D animators • Image editors • Texture artists • Layout artists • Product visualizers • Lighting artists • Story board artists • Background artists

36 37 PG COURSE INTERIOR DESIGN & STYLING

Duration : 2 Years Eligibility : Graduation in any field Location : Delhi, Noida, Jaipur and Mumbai

COURSE OVERVIEW The program aims to develop the ability to conceptualize, plan, design aesthetical interior spaces ranging from residential spaces to public/commercial spaces. It trains you to creatively interpret cultural contexts, while integrating technical aspects such as materials and techniques, crafts etc. The learning is project-based with options to explore both the functional, planning aspects, as well as the artistic, thematic aspects of Interior Design and Styling. The taught skill-set includes research, 3-D ideation; sketching, drawing; digital drawing, model making, and presentation skills

CAREER PATHS • Designer & Stylist with Interior Design firms • Furnishers • Freelancer • Consultant • Design practitioner • Self-Employed designer • Craft Entrepreneur • Visual Merchandiser • Sourcing Managers with interior and furnishing firms • In-house Designer • Stylist • Artist

38 39 PG COURSE COMMUNICATION DESIGN

Duration : 2 Years Eligibility : Graduation in any field Location : Delhi and Mumbai

COURSE OVERVIEW The 2 Year PG course in Communication Design equips students for content development in diverse media like print media, motion graphics, film and television, photography, digital media, web and app design, and other interactive applications. It helps students to develop a personal and visual vocabulary using hand skills, artistic expression, and creative strategy, along with appropriate software tools. The course aims to formulate a fundamental foundation and build a sound, basic grounding for later disciplinary competencies in the domain. The modules like ‘Design Context’ and ‘Image Creation’ will introduce and provide the conceptual, theoretical and applied knowledge for Graphic Design and Advertising. The basics of Communication Design and its impact across industries will also be introduced along with key research methods, analytical ability to investigate consumers, markets and techniques used in analysis of markets and end users. Later the students will begin to consolidate learning in design thinking and media, and apply it to solve design problems in graphics/ advertising communication. The students are encouraged to come to terms with reality of the Design Management world. Later the student will be engaged in professional practice and industry linked live project or industry analysis projects.

CAREER PATHS • Graphic Designers • Visualizers In Advertising Agencies • Illustrators • Design Entrepreneurs • Design Researchers • Exhibition Designer • UI Designer • Web Designer • Motion Graphic Designer • Digital Advertising • Social Media Designers • Design Entrepreneur

40 41 PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM INTERIOR STYLING & DECORATION

Duration : 11 Months Eligibility : 10+2 Time : Morning / Afternoon Location : Delhi and Mumbai

COURSE OVERVIEW This one-year Professional Certificate Course is designed to introduce the elements and principles of Interior Decoration that can be used to create visually appealing and aesthetical interiors. The course will help enhance the creativity and provide an understanding of Décor elements that can be applied to come up with striking and pleasing interior decoration schemes for residential, commercial and retail spaces. It will touch upon the basic elements of styling and window displays. The course focuses on awareness of current global trends and fashions in the field of Interior Decoration, and also gain basic understanding of materials and finishes used in the industry. Concepts and ideas can be translated into reality, with the help of practical design exercises and assignments and also gain valuable ideas and tips about sourcing materials, accessories, furnishings and furniture.

CAREER PATHS • Interior Decorator • Design Consultant • Visual Merchandizer • Sourcing Manager • Interior Accessory Designer • Interior Stylist • Décor Journalist

42 43 PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM ADVERTISING & GRAPHICS

Duration : 11 Months Eligibility : 10+2 Time : Morning / Afternoon Location : Delhi and Mumbai

COURSE OVERVIEW This 11 month professional program is designed for professionals who are looking to develop their communication skills and gain essential knowledge regarding digital graphic designing tools and techniques. Participants will learn to create effective visual communications in a project-based curriculum. In the first semester, students will learn software skills as they develop their understanding of design principles for visual media. They will focus on image creation with graphics and photography, and how it is applied to a range of distribution channels. In the second semester, students will develop skills for research techniques in marketing and branding, motion graphics and mixed media production for application in independent projects. The program combines a studio practice with lectures, workshops, seminars, and citywide activities in the profession of digital media production and graphic design.

CAREER PATHS • Graphic Designer • Visualizer • Publication designer • Digital media artist • Photographic re-toucher • Layout & Print designer

44 45 ALUMNI SPEAK FACULTY

‘At Pearl Academy, students are trained to zoom in and out of a space such that they formulate a strategic scheme of large projects as well as pay attention to the minutest details.’ Prerna Jain (Design Head, SPOT) Michael Louis Dotolo Tapan Chakravarty Srishti Bajaj • Master of Fine Arts (MFA), • Masters in Urban Design, B. Arch. • MA RCA Design Products from Interactive Media & Environment from • Over 22 years of experience in The Royal College of Art, London Hanzehogeschool Groningen academics, and is a freelance • Voted amongst ‘The top 20 • Over 8 years of academic experience design consultant creative entrepreneur in India’ by IIM and the British Council

At present I am working as a Motion Graphics Artist at Studio Fry. At Pearl Academy, I have experienced that design solves problems and helps explore new avenues.’ Arush Dev (Motion Graphic Artist, Studio Fry)

Vikram Mathur Ajit Bhandari Maliha S. Chaudhry • B. Arch from the School of Planning & • 10+ years of experience as a fashion and • M.Arch specializing in Computer Architecture, New Delhi lifestyle accessory designer and design consultant Aided Architectural Design from the • Has 22 years of experience and has • He has been associated with brands like Mackintosh School of Architecture ‘Pearl’s Communication Design course was my launch pad. Today I am handled projects for brands like Walmart Global, Normak Fashions, Estelle etc • Rich experience in hospitality, running a design and brand asset management consultancy firm, Fejjo, with a Hitachi India Trading Pvt. Ltd etc. housing & commercial projects team of 15 talented people who make the business what it is today. We have clients like TATA, GE (General Electric) and GAIL (India) Limited to name a few.’ Harmind (Graphics Designer)

Dr Srinivasan Badrinarayanan Milly Singh Rita Ashara • PhD in Architectural Education (SPA) • M.F.A in Visualization, Faculty of • Has evolved from a graphic It's been a fabulous journey that started with experimenting and with over 30 years of Academic & Fine Arts designer to Creative Art Director having fun at Pearl Academy to facing real clients in the real world and Industry experience • Over a decade of teaching experience and UI/UX designer. now designing across the length and breadth of the country.’ • B.Arch from School of Planning in visual communication, graphic • About 18 plus years experience & Architecture design & material studies in digital space. Vidisha Singhal (Product Designer) • Has handled big brands like Pepsi Co India and Unilever

Gopal Meena Sakshi Jain • Spatial Experience Designer, • A Visual Communication specializing in Exhibition, Retail Designer & Interior spaces • Graduated from National • Postgraduation in Design Institute of Design for Retail Experience from NID

46 47 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

PLACEMENTS 2017

DR PRIYA MARY MATHEW (School Head)

The School of Business is a young and unique academic school with global connect. It’s this global network together with highly skilled faculty and industry connects that propels School of Business to create industry ready professionals to compete on a global scale. At School of Business, we nurture young bright minds to collaborate through learning and deliver world class results. Our courses empower students to merge creative thinking and critical thinking which leads to high managerial effectiveness. Our alumni, faculty and students reflect the vision of School of Business, i.e. to make a difference.

BEST PACKAGE 3 YEAR UG COURSE OFFERED: 6.25 lac Advertising & Marketing Fashion & Lifestyle Business Management Global Luxury Brand Management

Collaborations 2 YEAR PG COURSE Fashion Business (Marketing & Merchandising) Luxury Brands International Partners Student Exchange | Visiting Faculty and Experts | Summer Courses

University of Winchester, UK Domus Academy, Milan Manchester Metropolitan University, UK Nottingham Trent University, UK NABA, Milan Amsterdam Fashion Institute, Netherlands NHL Univ. of Applied Sciences, Netherlands LDT Nagold, Germany

48 49 UG COURSE FASHION & LIFESTYLE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Duration : 3 Years Eligibility : 10+2, in any discipline Location : Delhi, Noida and Mumbai Certification: Retailer Association's Skill Council of India (RASCI)

COURSE OVERVIEW The program aims to equip the student with a broad range of competencies suitable for employment in the fashion business in India such as sourcing, manufacturing, distributing and retailing. The fashion business industry requires deep and intensive knowledge of the fashion product and extensive management, business skills and e- commerce. The scope of the course is to enable students to either be independent entrepreneur or be employable in business of fashion and lifestyle. To service the fashion and lifestyle industry effectively there are four key areas where there needs to be an enhanced focus. One is the ability to understand the changing needs of the markets, the second is an understanding of the organization and its relationship with the environment, the third is the strategic understanding of the fashion products (apparel, accessories, lifestyle, home etc). In this course theory and application based problems solving methods are employed to deliver these specialized skills.

CAREER PATHS • Marketing / Production / Vendor Management Managers •Vendor Management Managers • Visual Merchandisers • Store Manager / Store Assistant Manager • Merchandising Specialists • Production Managers

50 51 UG COURSE GLOBAL LUXURY BRAND MANAGEMENT

Duration : 3 Years Eligibility : 10+2, in any discipline Location : Delhi and Mumbai

COURSE OVERVIEW Currently, the Luxury market is burgeoning with fast-paced change. According to a study by ASSOCHAM-Yes Bank, the Luxury Industry in India is currently growing at a CAGR of 23% and is valued at $8 billion . The program aims to equip the student with a broad range of competencies suitable for employment in the luxury industry in India. The scope of the course is to enable students to either be independent entrepreneur or be employable in luxury industry. The luxury sector in India can be broadly split into the following verticals and this course covers all of them: Products: Apparel and Accessories, Pens, Home Décor, Watches, Jewelry, Wines and Spirits Services: Spas, Concierge service, Travel & Tourism, Fine Dining and Hotels Assets: Yachts, Fine Art, Automobiles and Real Estate Theory and application based problems solving methods are employed to deliver specialized skills of brand management, retail operations, marketing and clientele management. The assessments in the course is designed such that students are industry ready. The course is delivered both F2F and with online blending mode, so that students are engaged with learning as deeply as possible.

CAREER PATHS • Sales Associates • Visual merchandiser • Product category expert • CRM executive • Personal shoppers • Luxury retail operations executive • Inventory controls executives • Business Development Executive

52 53 UG COURSE ADVERTISING & MARKETING

Duration: 3 years Eligibility: 10+2, in any discipline Location : Delhi and Mumbai

COURSE OVERVIEW This course covers the business aspects (business promotion, brand communication, client servicing, planning, idea development, project management) of advertising & marketing industry. This program will help students to develop an understanding and learn the nuances of Advertising & Marketing industry, along with inputs in business, consumer behaviour/psychology, media planning and buying, digital media. This course would enable the students to understand the basic creative production processes along with managing budgets and monitoring planning and deadlines. It will cover market research, business development, planning, advertising & PR, organization and accounting/economics, time management, communication skills, technological and analytical skills for advertising and communications industry.

CAREER PATHS • Media planning • Project manager • Account manager • Client servicing • Business development executives • Marketing manager

54 55 PG COURSE FASHION BUSINESS (MARKETING & MERCHANDISING)

Duration : 2 Years Eligibility : Graduation in any field Location : Delhi, Noida and Mumbai Certification : Apparel Made-ups & Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHFSSC)

COURSE OVERVIEW The program aims to equip the student with a broad range of competencies suitable for employment in the fashion business in India such as sourcing, manufacturing, distributing and retailing. The fashion business industry requires deep and intensive knowledge of the fashion product and extensive management, business skills and e- commerce. The scope of the course is to enable students to either be independent entrepreneur or be employable in business of fashion and lifestyle. To service the fashion and lifestyle industry effectively there are following key areas where there needs to be an enhanced focus. One is the ability to understand the changing needs of the markets, the second is an understanding of the organization and its relationship with the environment, the third is the strategic understanding of the fashion products (apparel, accessories, lifestyle, home etc). In this course theory and application based problems solving methods are employed to deliver these specialized skills.

CAREER PATHS • Buyers • Category managers • Retail operation managers • Marketing Executive • Store Managers • Visual Merchandisers • Retail Merchandisers • Store Operations • Marketing managers • Consultants and researchers

56 57 PG COURSE LUXURY BRANDS

Duration : 2 Years Eligibility : Graduation in any field Location : Delhi and Mumbai

COURSE OVERVIEW Luxury may be all about exclusivity, but serving the business aspect is as important. During this program, students gain expertise in balancing the glamorous ornamentation of luxury with business acumen. The students also explore and come up with solutions to various pressing issues faced by the Luxury Industry. The program has been validated by Domus Academy, one of the most acclaimed institutes specializing in Luxury Education. This program offers a unique opportunity of understanding luxury brands like Ermenegildo Zegna, Gucci, Prada, Roberto Cavalli, Versace, Louis Vuitton, etc. The program also facilitates interaction with the luxury industry, where students gain invaluable advice from industry professionals.

CAREER PATHS • Sales Associates • Visual merchandiser • Product category expert • CRM executive • Personal shoppers • Luxury retail operations executive • Inventory controls executives • Business Development Executive

58 59 ALUMNI SPEAK FACULTY

‘I always wanted to combine my creative skills with my business acumen. Thanks to Pearl Academy, I acquired the skill set to be industry ready. I am working as Merchandiser with Triburg.’ Saurabh Chadha (Merchandiser, Triburg) Dr Poonam Kumar Neeraj Paul Kaleem Khan • Over 13 years of teaching experience • MBA (Marketing & HR) & • A globetrotter with a career long in the area of Marketing, IT and CSR MA in English Literature experience with global Luxury Brands • Rich experience of working under different • More than 17 yrs of experience in Fashion, and in India for various sectors such as Indian & International University systems Retail, Education & Academics Retail, Aviation and Hospitality. • An MBA in Peak Performance from one of the top UK Business Schools ‘I was fortunate to get a placement through Campus Interview at JJ Valaya Fashion House, today I am working with Genesis Luxury Fashion at their Bottega Veneta Boutique. I am thankful to Pearl Academy for providing me with the skills I needed to be successful.’ Sonam Raheja (Brand Manager, Genesis Luxury)

Sunita Konwar Varun Duggal Ritu Jain • Ph.D in the area of Economics from • An industry experience of 18 years. • Masters in Business Administration Mumbai University. • A teaching experience of 11 years A (Sales & Marketing) • A teaching career of nearly 23 years. B.Tech from IIT-BHU in Computer Science • More than 13 years of work experience ‘As a student of Luxury Brands at Pearl Academy, I loved the and Engineering and worked for in academics & industry • Worked with big brands like multinationals like Tata Infotech Limited submissions, celebrity lectures and an in depth study of luxury Big Jo’s & Breuninger, Germany market in India, besides the wonderful experience in Milan. Currently, I am working as Fashion Advisor with Chanel.’ Shruti Bhardwaj (Fashion Advisor, Chanel)

Gaggan Bhatia Neeraj Kapoor Anurodh Agnihotri • Over 22 years of experience in • Over 14 years of experience in • A fashion design graduate from NIFD ‘After my Masters at Pearl Academy I have been working as a Merchandising and Sourcing Product Development & Merchandising, • Has been working in the field of design Consultant in the domains of Fashion, Art, Marketing Communica- • Worked with companies like KOOVS, Sourcing / Vendor Management and merchandising since 2004 in apparel Forever 21, Li &Fung & GAP. • Served roles in Business Development industry. tion and Styling. I am inspired by the lives and stories around me.’ • Experience in supply chain management, and Client Relationship Management Mankiran Dhillon (Consultant) sourcing and vendor development

Shilpa Thappar • Holds a certificate in European Luxury Retail from LDT Nagold, Germany • Over seven years of experience in the luxury retail industry • Worked with brands like Jimmy Choo, Paul Smith and JJ Valaya & Georgio Armani 60 61 SCHOOL OF MEDIA

PLACEMENTS 2017 MEHA JAYASWAL (Area Head)

The School of Media prepares young graduates to communicate professionally and ethically using new-age media to engage audiences through Journalism, Media and PR. The school offers specialized courses in three verticals – Media, Journalism, and Entertainment. Apart from classroom teaching, students also get benefited from interaction with media professionals through regular guest lectures, master classes, with experienced journalists. Students will get live briefs in the classroom, explore consumer behaviour and also get exposure to work related experiences. Pearl Academy has tie-ups with industry giants and other international institutes to facilitate student learning. Exposure to BEST PACKAGE COMPANY: newer mediums like electronic journalism, social media, marketing and public relations, advertising and OFFERED: copywriting and strategic communication will act as an impetus for the students. 6.0 lac 4 YEAR UG COURSE Fashion Media Communication

Member of the International Foundation 3 YEAR UG COURSE Collaboration of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI) Media & Communication (Journalism / Entertainment)

2 YEAR PG COURSE International Partners Fashion Communication Student Exchange | Visiting Faculty and Experts | Summer courses 1 YEAR PG PROFESSIONAL COURSE Domus Academy, Milan Media & Communication (Journalism / Entertainment) Nottingham Trent University, UK 11 MONTHS PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM University of Winchester, UK Professional Photography Manchester Metropolitan University, UK NABA, Milan

62 63 UG COURSE FASHION MEDIA COMMUNICATION

Duration : 4 Years Eligibility : 10+2, in any discipline Location : Delhi and Mumbai Certification : Media & Entertainment Skill Council (MESC)

COURSE OVERVIEW This undergraduate course in Fashion Media Communication trains the students for communicating, promoting and creatively presenting fashion and lifestyle to different audiences. It provides a solid foundation for career in areas like fashion journalism, fashion photography, publishing, fashion videos, creative and art direction, PR, and event design. This course dynamically responds to demands from the industry and helps students hone their skillsets in digital media for fashion and lifestyle. Students will be taught by a team of experienced industry professionals and practitioners. They will get to work closely with fashion editors, designers, FDCI media partners, bloggers, digital media professionals, undertaking live projects and industry internships.

CAREER PATHS • Content development• Online journalist • Digital PR • Social media strategist • Fashion photographer • Producers for fashion films • Fashion journalists • Event designers • Assistant producers • Fashion writers / correspondents • Stylists / shoot coordinators • Production assistants • Fashion researchers

64 65 UG COURSE MEDIA & COMMUNICATION (JOURNALISM/ENTERTAINMENT)

Duration : 3 Years Eligibility : 10+2, in any discipline Location : Delhi and Mumbai

COURSE OVERVIEW Media & Communication [Entertainment] This course prepares students for careers in the entertainment sector that comprises of: film, TV, digital media, music & theme parks / live entertainment etc. It will train students to become confident storytellers with skills in management of the creative and production process from concept through completion across a range of media platforms from television, to online, mobile to big screens, and experience zones. It is a unique course that will provide you with a deep knowledge of current practices in the media and entertainment sector to ensure quality content and smooth productions, meeting deadlines, and staying within budgets. Media & Communication [Journalism] This course offers a new age, design-based, digital and tech savvy journalism & media program – unique in the country. A strong focus is on new media journalism, Mojo (mobile journalism) and all digital communication platforms. Students will be trained to use hi-end video cameras as well as mobile phones as their tool for creating powerful & impactful news content. There will be several opportunities to attend real-life press conferences, assist senior journalists in news reporting. Special workshops on reporting for sports & celebrity events will give opportunities to spend a day with paparazzi media and a day in a sports event. Students will learn from experienced and practicing journalists, filmmakers, television anchors, photojournalists and other media professional. Well connected with industry through live industry-sponsored projects, talks from leading industry experts and industry internship. Throughout the undergraduate program the integration of theory and hands-on practice through to industry-standard practices complements the students’ development of scholarly skills, including investigative skills, and analytical, creative and critical approaches to problem solving.

CAREER PATHS Media & Communication [Entertainment]:• Media Entry-level positions as ‘Content Creators’ • ‘Research & documentation’ content writer • Copywriter • Scriptwriter • Screenwriter • Audio and video production professional • Editor • Online content creator • RJ • Producer • VJ Media & Communication [Journalism]: • Media Entry-level positions as ‘Content Creators’ • ‘Research & documentation’ Journalist • TV Correspondent • Director • Editor • Screenwriter • Online Journalist • RJ • Producer • VJ

66 67 PG COURSE FASHION COMMUNICATION

Duration : 2 Years Eligibility : Graduation in any field Location : Delhi and Mumbai Certification : Media & Entertainment Skill Council (MESC)

COURSE OVERVIEW The 2 Year PG Pathway in Fashion Communication course is designed for graduates aspiring to build their careers in the fashion industry as fashion journalists (in print, digital or television), fashion photographers or even as event designers. This Postgraduate professional program places a higher emphasis on professional practice within a global context where students experience an industry-focused curriculum through regular interactions with media professionals, and projects aligned to some of the leading fashion publications or fashion brands in the country. The PG Fashion Communication curriculum includes photography, fashion illustration, typography, layout design, trends, styling, fashion public relations, fashion films, event design and the creative use of new digital platforms. Students will get well versed in fashion terminology, analytical ability, understanding and using media.

CAREER PATHS • Event designer • Fashion Journalist • Digital media expert • Fashion Photographer • Stylists • Production Assistants

68 69 PG COURSE MEDIA & COMMUNICATION (JOURNALISM / ENTERTAINMENT)

Duration : 1 Year Eligibility: Graduation in any field Location : Delhi and Mumbai

COURSE OVERVIEW Media & Communication [Journalism] This course offers a new age, design-based, digital and tech savvy mass media program – unique in the country. A strong focus is on new media journalism and communication platforms. Students will learn from experienced and practicing journalists, filmmakers, television anchors, photojournalists and other media professional. Well connected with industry through live industry-sponsored projects, talks from leading industry experts and industry internship.Postgraduate program will give opportunity to a student to specialize in a particular domain – digital media or broadcast / television in the final semester. The course blends academic theory, research, and practice with broad skills as applied in the journalism, media and communication industries. Special focus is on creating powerful video content for internet, crafting investigative reports and critical approaches to problem solving. Media & Communication [Entertainment]` This is the first of its kind course in India to train specialists for a new and emerging domain who understand the nuances of media, music & entertainment segment. It is a unique live-project based Postgraduate professional diploma program that will provide students with a deep knowledge of current practices in the media and entertainment sector. Students will undergo an extensive training in television production, talent management, backstage / backend operations, creative visualization for set design, sound & music, basics of choreography, for live interactive shows, experimenting with lights and production. Students will apply the principles of innovation to their advanced entertainment project, which may be a technology-aided design or a live performance.

CAREER PATHS Media & Communication [Journalism] : • Media Entry-level positions as ‘Content Creators’• ‘Research & documentation’ • Director • Editor • Screenwriter • Online content creators • RJ • Producer • VJ Media & Communication [Entertainment] :• Media Entry-level positions as ‘Content Creators’ • ‘Research& documentation’ • Director • Anchor • Online content creators • RJ • Producer • VJ

70 71 PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Duration : 11 Months Eligibility : 10+2 Time : Morning/ Afternoon Location : Delhi and Mumbai

COURSE OVERVIEW An intensive professional education providing core technical knowledge on digital photography with a provision for international exposure in Berlin (Germany) to orient students to latest technology, leading photography works and opportunity to discover their own areas of interest. The course allows a broad intake from any discipline and of all age groups who are interested in creative sector/ photography and are willing to take up the challenges of the challenging media sector with an aptitude for photography/imaging. The course offers an introduction to the practices & principles of imaging; basic understanding of photography and related equipment, history/Iconic photographers, wildlife photography, architecture, landscapes, interiors, product. A special module on fashion photography where students are briefed about backgrounds and props for different shoots; working with make-up artists, models and art directors and, most importantly, understanding the story board/subject from the art director/client, lighting, outdoor /indoor /studio.

CAREER PATHS • Ecommerce photographers • Product photographers • Sports photographers • Wedding • Photojournalists

72 73 ALUMNI SPEAK FACULTY

‘It was an enriching experience at Pearl Academy. The faculty played a big role in shaping my personality & grooming me well for the corporate world. Currently, I'm working at Edelman as a Senior Analyst. Thanks to Pearl for giving me teaching essencial skills and making me industry ready.’ Juhi Sharma (Senior Analyst, Edelman) Ramesh Tahiliani Pritesh Rao Asheesh Saini • 20 years in Advertising: Ogilvy, McCann, • Over 25 years of experience in Photography • Alumni, NIFT BBDO, Grey, Bates, TBWA • Conducted over 500 workshops on • Over 14 years in Films, Graphics • Teaches Fashion Marketing, Branding, Photography for Companies, Associations, Copy-writing, Visual Merchandising Consumer Behaviour and Advertising Schools & Colleges in India Production Design, Photography, Packaging Design, Fashion & Clothing Design ‘The kind of exposure we got from Pearl was phenomenal with live projects, fashion week shoots, beauty shoots, architectural walks among others. All I can say is that Pearl taught us how to look through a camera’s eye and guided us on what to look. BTK Berlin trip was superb.’ Abhishek Wadhwa (Photographer)

Rohit Dhingra Saher Motiwala John Edwards • Graduate in Professional Photography •Graduate from LCF, UK in Marketing & • A professionally qualified engineer, from University of the Arts, London Promotions with 9 years of work experience self explored artist, avid photographer • Renowned fashion and •Holds a Certificate in Photography and and a teacher ‘My time at Pearl Academy was of great value to me in my path to a fruitful advertising photographer Styling from Central Saint Martins College, • 13+ years in Media, Publishing & London Advertising as a Photo Journalist, Chief professional career. At present, I am working as a Brand Consultant with a •Has worked with organizations like Photographer, Photo Editor, Art Director PR firm and handling brands like Fendi, Tods, Grey Goose, Swarovski NDTV Goodtimes, India Today Group. and Director-Creative Elements, Moët’s, Hennessy, etc.’ Dashpreet Kaur (Fashion PR Manager)

Aparna Mudi Sonika Tewari Anuj Lall • A NIFT Delhi Alumnus • P.G. Diploma in Mass Communication • NIFT Mumbai Alumnus • Fashion Blogger & Journalism • A Fashion Styling & communication • Worked with media organisations like • Over 8 years of Academic and industry specialist Zee media Corporation Limited and experience and has worked with TV channels • Worked with brands like ELLE, NDTV, India Today Group like Sahara Samay & ZEE News FEMINA, GQ , Myntra & Star world

Asmita Aggarwal Madhumita Ghosh • Has 25 years of experience in journalism. • Over 22 years of experience in Journalism (Print, • Has worked with media houses like Broadcast and Digital) & Television Production Hindustan Times, The Asian Age, India • Produced factual programming for STAR TV, CNBC, Today, a 100-year-old French fashion BBC, Sony Television, and ESPN magazine L'Officiel • Headed media programs of NDTV-IndiaCan, 74 Pearson Education 75 AWARDS AND RANKINGS FUTURE PATH

Ranked amongst the Top 25 Colleges in the world Pearlites at institutions in India and abroad for further studies. - BoF (Business of Fashion) Global Fashion School Rankings 2017 (Graduate) Best Design College In India INTERNATIONAL - ASSOCHAM Academy of Art University, San Francisco, USA Atlanta University, USA Ranked no.2 amongst the top 10 Fashion Colleges in India Berkeley College, USA - INDIA TODAY – NIELSEN SURVEY 2017 Boston University, USA Recognized As The Best Education Brand (2017) In Fashion Design Category BTK University of Art and Design, Berlin Central Saint Martins, UK - THE ECONOMIC TIMES Chelsea College of Art and Design, London Creative Circus College & Best Private Fashion College in India University, USA Domus Academy, Italy - OUTLOOK-DRSHTI SURVEY 2017 Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM), Los Angeles, USA - THE WEEK-HANSA RESEARCH SURVEY 2017 Florence Design Academy, Italy Best Vocational Education Institute of The Year – Interior Design George Brown University, Canada - INDIAN EDUCATION AWARDS GIA, California, USA Ranked no.1 under ‘Fashion Design School Category’ (Delhi, Noida Campus) Golden Gate University, USA - EDUTAINMENT AWARDS 2017 International Centre of Photography, NY, USA Istituto Marangoni, Italy Pearl Academy Jaipur Campus, Ranked as one of the beautiful college Istituto Marangoni, London campuses in India Kent University, USA - INDIA TODAY Kingston University, London First & Only Design Institute From India to Be Featured in London College of Communication, UK - MASTERCLASS 2013 Manchester Metropolitan University, UK NATIONAL The Guide to the World’s Best Graduate Schools in Fashion & Textiles' MICA, Baltimore, USA CEPT, Ahmedabad (published by Frame Publishers) Northumbria University, Newcastle, UK IIM, Raipur Nottingham Trent University, UK ICFAI, Gurgaon Parsons School of Design - The New School, NY, USA IIT, Delhi Polimoda, Italy IIFT, Delhi Pratt Institute New York, USA Indian School of Business Pratt Institute School of Architecture, New York, USA IIM, Udaipur Raffles, Singapore Jaipur National University Savannah College of Art & Design, USA National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland IIM, Rohtak University for the Creative Arts, UK IIM, Kashipur University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh College of Art, UK IMT, Ghaziabad University of Southampton, UK S. P. Jain School of Management, Mumbai University of Winchester (School of Art), UK IMI Winchester School of Art, UK SP Jain Mumbai SP Jain Dubai

76 77 PEARL EXPERIENCE At Pearl Academy, students get a fine blend of acclaimed faculty, state-of-the-art educational tools and opportunities to showcase their talents.

Anju Modi, Suket Dhir and Rahul Mishra inspired and motivated students at Amazon India Fashion Week

The Creative Indian Show with Manil and Rohit, aired on NDTV Good Times featured extensive

work done by Pearlites behind the scenes. Tamana Fashion Show : A fashion Tihar Fashion Show, where garments Pearl Academy’s students show where specially abled children were designed by the Pearlites and reimagine Mumbai through walked the ramp. were made by the Tihar jail inmates. #MumbaiByDesign

Pearlites show off their creative skills at Pearlites turn Jaipur Design Carnival A chance to learn and grow at Pearlites create wall art at Jaipur Metro Station Pearlites commemorated Gandhi Jayanti with an Arts Festival into a creative showcase of their skills Pow Wow sessions installation at Khadi India, New Delhi

78 79 PORTFOLIO Portfolio is the annual graduating event for Pearlites wherein they showcase their final projects. Like past years, Portfolio 2017 was a huge success where more than 1500 students from Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur had put together an amazing show in their respective cities. The event witnessed Panel Discussions with industry stalwarts, Design Immersion Workshops, Fashion Shows in all three cities.

80 81 Delhi NCR Centre, School of Fashion displayed their work at the prestigious Amazon India Fashion week. Over 350 students showcased their design collection at AIFW. From fashion to jewellery, textiles to media & make-up students amazed everyone with their creative projects. The finale saw attendance from Mr Roopak Vasishtha, CEO & Director General at Skills Council for Apparel – Apparel Made –Ups & Home Furnishing Sector, Skill Council, Mr Abhishek Singh, District Magistrate, New Delhi and renowned designers such as Rahul Mishra, Liz Paul and Anju Modi among others.

Mumbai Centre hosted their second Portfolio. The event was inaugurated by Naina Toor from Sony Entertainment, Subodh Dakwale from Indian Oil and Linda Brown from Torrens University, Australia. Over 250 students gave a grand culmination to their campaign #MumbaiByDesign which celebrated the spirit of people of Mumbai. The , Taxi & Auto drivers and Fisher women styled by Pearl Academy students walked the ramp for the first of its kind fashion show in the Portfolio 2017.

Jaipur Centre hosted its second edition of the Design Carnival. The two-day festival created an electrifying interactive space that successfully engaged many intellectuals, creative aspirants, and budding talents from the country. The Academy also hosted two panel discussions, hosted by some of the most prominent names and industry leaders such as Manish Malhotra, Architect Prof. Kiran Mahajani, Designer Kavita Chaudhary, writer Shamini Shanker, our alumni Chirag Nainani and Namita Bhandari.

82 83 362 STUDENTS WERE PART OF GLOBAL LEARNING INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES (International Faculty Exchange & Alliances) IN 2017

GLOBAL ALLIANCES 17 STUDENTS ACCOMPANIED RAHUL MISHRA Pearl Academy is a member of the Laureate International Universities (LIU) network, which is a leading international AT PARIS FASHION WEEK network of quality, innovative institutions of higher education. PEARLITES AT INTERNATIONAL EVENTS • Paris Fashion Week • Global Grad. Show, Dubai • World of Business Ideas (WOBI) • World Leadership Forum INTERNATIONAL FACULTY • International Design Awards Full-time • Air France Manish Arora Contest • Claudio Moderini - Head Academics • A’ Design Awards and Competition • Maya Keischgens- Consultant, School of Fashion • James McGuire Business Plan Competition • Antonio Maurizio Grioli - Area Head, Fashion Design & Textiles • World of Wearable Art (WOW) • Michael Louis Dotolo - Area Head, School of Design • Natasha Obradovic - Assistant Professor, School of Design Visiting • Caroline Gilbey, Associate Dean for School of Fashion, Ravensbourne • Jennifer Kumpelis, Postgraduate Admissions Officer, Ravensbourne • Sarah Atkinson, Head - Academic Standards - UAL Awarding Body, University of the Arts London • Ross Anderson, Acting Director - UAL Awarding Body, University of the Arts London • Lee Baron, Principal Lecturer and Programme Director, International Recruitment and Development, Northumbria University • Barbara Tully, Associate Dean - International / Inspector for HE - British Council Accreditation UK, Coventry University • Prof. Aftab Gharda, Academic Coordinator, Coventry University • Sue Prescott, Fashion Design Lecturer, Massey University • Paul Marchbank, Director of the School of Media Arts and Technology, Southampton Solent University • Peter Lloyd, Director of Art, Design & Fashion, Southampton Solent University • Prof. Mike Wilkinson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Southampton Solent University • Jo Nesbitt, Director, International Development, Southampton Solent University • Dr Cressida Bowyer, Research Fellow - Enterprise and Innovation/ Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries, University of Portsmouth • Prof. Joan Mary Farrer, Associate Dean - Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries, University of Portsmouth • Jane Ledbury, Associate Dean for Internationalisation, Manchester Metropolitan University • Vicki Markham, Senior Lecturer, Manchester Metropolitan University • Jayne Knowles, Associate Dean, Wimbledon College of Arts, UAL

Jubinav Chadha – Talat Razia- Megha Sharma & Gurveer Singh Arora & Aadhya Ahuja- Finalists at World of India Representative, Aishwarya Jain- Gayathri Krishnan- India Representative, Wearable Arts (WOW) World Skills Final Winners, Runway to New Finalist, James McGuire World Business 2017 Competition 2017, Zealand Contest 2016 Business Competition Forum 2016, New York Abu Dhabi 2016

84 85 INDUSTRY INTEGRATED CIRCUIT INDUSTRY IN CLASSROOM With industry leaders, globally renowned professionals and some of the biggest names in fashion, design and creative business gracing its many seminars and workshops, Pearl Academy provides its students with a chance to learn and interact with these veterans.

97% PLACEMENTS IN 2017 Rina Dhaka Wendell Rodricks Anju Modi Rajdeep Sardesai 500+ COMPANIES ON CAMPUS An ace fashion designer was The celebrated fashion designer The renowned Fashion Designer The ace journalist visited Delhi on the jury assessing the work based out of Goa, addressed and interacted and shared her Campus and held a series done by final year students. inspired our students at Pearl experiences with students and of debates and discussions with She also attended Academy Mumbai faculty members Pearlites MASTERCLASSES IN ASSOCIATION WITH FDCI PORTFOLIO ’16 (Jaipur Centre) as the Guest of Honour Pearl Academy in collaboration with FDCI engages veterans with students. They share their experiences, views and insights about processes and culture of the industry.

Laila Tyabji Kartik Desai Miguel Martins Manil & Rohit Padma Shri Laila Tyabji visited Principal - Asha Impact / VSG The Professor from the Renowned artists visited Pearl Pearl Academy’s Jaipur Centre Capital, addressed students University for the Creative Arts, Academy Mumbai Center and and talked about the on Social Impact Business UK visited Pearl Academy Delhi conducted an interesting Color importance of India’s rich art Venture for Fashion Campus to deliver a Workshop and craft heritage along with session on Digital Front its much needed conservation

Rahul Mishra Pankaj & Nidhi Rina Singh of EKA

Ganesh Subramaniam Hafeez Contractor Sunil Sethi Shingo Sato Founder & CEO @Stylumia The world renowned master Advisory Board Member, World famous Japanese couture delivered a guest lecture on the planner and architect shared President, Fashion Design designer Shingo Sato conducted booming Ecommerce industry success mantras with Pearlites, Council of India (FDCI), has a 3 day workshop onTransformational and its growth prospects school students, parents and inspired our students and Reconstruction (TR) for our faculty our faculty members shared his experience in members and also our alumni Portfolio, Orientation and Expert talk. Nachiket Barve Kallol Dutta Amit Aggarwal Sukhet Dhir Anavila Misra An Indian fashion designer of Renowned global designer Mumbai addressed students conducted multiple creative in Mumbai campus on ‘Design workshops at Mumbai Campus Industry Demand in Fashion’ and interacted with students on their views & ideas on today’s design fashion ideas

86 87 CAREER SERVICES LIVE INDUSTRY PROJECTS

Pearl Academy goes the extra mile to ensure its students get a head start in their It is a platform created for interaction of the new talent pool from academy, with the corporate world of sustained professional career through a series of alumni workshops. development, through design & innovation.

INCUBATION CELL A beginning on the threshold of a new world altogether, a platform of Diva’ni exposure where the students of the graduating batch and alumni are given (Powered by KBSH & Yash Raj Films) an opportunity to nurture their ideas and turn them to reality. Students from Fashion Styling & Image Design and HR SUMMIT SERIES Communication Design are working on a LIVE project Top recruiters from companies like Design World Wide, Furnish your with famous Bollywood designer Sanya Dhir and her Dreams, Jabong, Abaxial Architects, PM Design, Kalpana Sarees visited label DIVA ‘NI. Pearl Academy. Panelists talked about two key issues – What to expect during ‘First 60 days in a company’ and ‘employability’. Final year students get the chance every year to interact with the industry experts. PLACEMENT PORTAL LG Electronics Uniform Design Competition It is a support system that provides employer’s with a repository of young A creative competition for designing the dress of the creative talent from all Pearl Campuses. They can also post job vacancies, Shop Sales Executives stationed at exclusive LG outlets shortlist candidates and schedule interviews online. (Shirt, T-Shirt, Waist Coat, Coat and Trouser) was hosted at PEARL ALUMNI NETWORK Pearl Academy. Out of 17 students from Fashion Design We have our official alumni network - Alma Connect, to strengthen alumni course from Delhi and Noida Campus, 3 students – Zeba relations and increase networking opportunities. Akhlaq, Divya Gupta & Mehak Gupta were selected as winners.

Fashion Brunch @ Pullman Hotel Pearl Academy partnered with Pullman New Delhi Aerocity to bring most stylist brunch in town where our Alumni brought the twist of fashion with food by showcasing their collections to live audience.

88 89 TIHAR PROJECT Offering a unique CREATIVE IMPACT opportunity to the women prisoners of Tihar Pearl Academy has always been an active participant in the social arena, using art and design Jail to build an holistic and independent life as a medium to raise awareness and help address social issues. Through a series of activities, after prison, Pearl Academy has set up a workshops and initiatives Pearl Academy constantly strives to fulfil its social responsibility. Fashion Laboratory equipped with all the essential facilities and tools necessary for learning basics of design & construction, in ORANGE PROJECT the prison premises. Pearlites celebrate success and womanhood. They rocked the ‘Orange Label Project’ organized by UN and London College of SETU PROJECT Pearl Academy has initiated a new CSR project with a Noida Based NGO - SETU. Under this Fashion (LCF) bringing us laurels and prizes collaboration, we are launching a 3 months certification course to empower economically backward women, in various categories. enabling them to become small entrepreneurs and thereby helping them transform their lives. The launch of this initiative took place on 14th September 2017 at Noida Campus

ATTENTION HUNGER PROJECT With the Attention Hunger Project, 3rd Drive for this year, the staff/faculties/students came PURKAL YOUTH together to bring an extra lunch box which DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY they later distributed to the needy and poor children. Pearl Academy has undertaken a project to support PURKAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY (PYDS). The Academy has given 100% scholarship to 3 kids. ZWINA PYDS provides free holistic support to A WARDROBE FILLED WITH HOPE AND economically underprivileged children HAPPINESS Tavleen Dhingra, student of especially girls in terms of excellent Fashion Business Management launched classroom learning, blanket health cover, ZWINA, a fashionable clothing linefor comprehensive nutrition etc. people in wheelchair

WONDER WORLD ON HOPE FOR ACID ATTACK WHEELS SURVIVORS IN INDIA Pallavi Kalra, student of Interior Design worked on a project directed towards Alumni Pragya Prasun, 2016 HERE FOR GOOD recycling and reusing redundant AWARDS HONOREE for exceptional social Blueline buses for the homeless. impact work for acid attack victims.

90 91 STUDENT ACHIEVERS

Talat Razia Shubhangi Palawat Rishika Gupta Ishita & Saanchi Winner India skills Winner Winner Winners Competition 2017 Caratlane Design Incubator Max Design Awards Interiors Design Awards Programme

Damini Deshwal Pashang Dadyburjor Mridu Gupta Sandra Jose Winner People's choice vote by I-D Winner Winner Winner magazine Majji Metro Competition Limeroad Style Hunt competition Young Talent Search 2017

Jubinav Chadha Chirag Nainani Sunanya Kesari Moneetha Nair Finalists Showcased his collection Awarded Representative World of Wearable At United Nations 'Innovative Printing & At IFFTI Shanghai 2018 Arts (WOW) 2017 Finishing award'

Dinesh Kumar Ishant Goyal & Yashaswani Verma Representative Winners World of Wearable Arts (2016) DLF Emporia Competition in Accessories 2017

Temple Art 92 Dinesh Kumar- Finalist WOW New 93Zealand QUALIFICATION ADMISSION PROCESS 2018 UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL ADMISSION CYCLES From the Academic Year starting in 2018, Pearl Academy will enrol students for courses of Undergraduate Diplomas that To cater to an increase in volume of applications each year and widen its pan-India reach, Pearl Academy offers more than 1 culminate in a Professional Diploma at the end of 3rd/4th year as per the course chosen. On successful completion, a cycle for admission. student will get a Professional Diploma from Pearl Academy, which has been recognized and honoured by the creative Please refer to the website www.pearlacademy.com for exam cycle dates. industry for the past 25 years. All students will also be encouraged and provided facility for registering for an IGNOU We look out for talented, intelligent, ambitious students who are prepared to put in their best efforts to build the foundation Degree at no extra cost. The completion of this degree will be facilitated and will be a part of their timetable. This is a UGC for a successful and fulfilling career. We nurture young people who have the determination, potential and commitment to recognized degree and is valid in India and internationally. Students will also have the additional option to transfer into an be the industry captains of tomorrow. So when we are assessing you, we will be particularly evaluating your career focus, international Bachelor of Design/ Business/ Media & Communication degree at Torrens University, Australia for their final your creative and aesthetic sense, your level of commitment and energy, your potential as a team member, your ability to year in the following ways: handle stress, and of course, your communication skills. a) Transfer to Torrens University and complete the final year in Australia with a 40% scholarship For this purpose, every applicant passes through a 2-Stage Admission Process of written entrance test, followed by a OR personal interview. b) Transfer to Torrens University and complete the final year online while paying the same fees as at Pearl Academy. Pearl Academy is also affiliated with Sector Skills Councils under National Skills Development Corporation (NSDC), an EXAMINATION PATTERN initiative by Ministry of Skills, Government of India, for following certifications. Students will have the added option for UG Course availing these qualifications. More certifications will be added. Design Stream: General Proficiency Test (GPT) - 60 minutes and Design Aptitude Test (DAT) - 120 minutes Business Stream: General Proficiency Test (GPT) only - 60 minutes Course Level Sector Specific Certificate PG Course Fashion Design UG & PG Apparel Made-ups & Home Furnishing Design Stream: General Proficiency Test (GPT) - 60 minutes and Design Aptitude Test (DAT) - 120 minutes (Fashion Design/ Fashion Accessories/ Fashion Textiles) Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC) Business Stream: General Proficiency Test (GPT) only - 60 minutes Fashion Business PG Apparel Made-ups & Home Furnishing UG Professional Program (Marketing & Merchandising) Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC) Personal Interview only Communication Design UG Media & Entertainment Skill Council (MESC) (Graphics / Interaction/ Animation-VFX) ELIGIBILITY FOR UG & PG

Fashion Media Communication UG & PG Media & Entertainment Skill Council (MESC) For 3 Year / 4 Year UG course: 10+2, in any discipline. For 2 Year PG Course / 11 Months PG program: Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. Fashion & Lifestyle Business Management UG Retailer Association's Skill Council of India (RASCI) For 11 Months Professional Program: 10+2 or equivalent Product & Lifestyle Design UG Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI)

(Industrial Products / Lifestyle Accessories)

Pearl Academy does not offer degrees and doesn’t fall under purview of UGC or AICTE. POSTGRADUATE LEVEL On successful completion of PG level course at Pearl, a student will be awarded Post Graduate diploma in the chosen field. All PG Diploma course offered by Pearl Academy are validated by Domus Academy, Milan, Italy.

94 95 SELECTION OF CANDIDATES SCHOLARSHIPS Candidates are selected on Merit, based on their performance in the Written Admission Test and Personal Interview/ Portfolio Evaluation. The Course and centres will be awarded to successful candidates on the basis of their rank & MERIT-CUM-MEANS SCHOLARSHIP preference. For 11 Months Professional Program - Selection is based on personal interview only. The Academy awards Merit-cum-Means Scholarships to new entrants (all centers) in all regular UG/PG/Masters Courses Result is declared for each Admission cycle as per the cut off / grades and weightages for norms decided by Admission / which allows meritorious students with limited means to benefit from a world-class education in Design, Fashion & Selection committee of the Academy. Admission letter will be available online only with fee structure and necessary Creative Business offered at Pearl Academy. The Merit cum-Means Scholarship provides partial waiver of tuition fee for information. the current academic year/ first year only. Candidates will be required to pay the fees by stipulated date to secure their seats. In case a successful candidate does Merit Criterion: Performance in (10/12th Examination/Graduation Level), Pearl Entrance Examination / Personal not pay the fees within the stipulated date, the seat will be offered to other deserving candidates. In case a candidate is Interview not selected or has not been offered his / her desired course or centres in any Admission Cycle, it is open to the Means Criterion: Student whose annual gross parental /family income from all sources is maximum `6,00,000 are candidate to apply afresh for the next Admission Cycle. The norms of the Selection are the sole prerogative of the Pearl only eligible to apply Academy Admission / Selection Committee and the decision of the Admission / Selection Committee and the Management in matters concerning the admission process and selection will be final. Additional Weightage: Wards of single parents FOR WAIVER OF GENERAL PROFICIENCY TEST (GPT) & DESIGN APTITUDE TEST (DAT) For more details, please visit www.pearlacademy.com [Only for UG Course Applicants] NATA score card 2017 / 2018 Applicable only for 4 Year Course in Interior & Spatial Design (Interior Architecture / Interior Design) and 4 Year Course in HOSTELS Product & Lifestyle Design (Industrial Products / Lifestyle Accessories) In order to facilitate a safe and comfortable stay of outstation students, the academy offers hostel facilities across centres Please enclose a copy of NATA score card 2017 / 2018 (whichever applicable) along with the Application form. in Delhi, Noida, Jaipur & Mumbai [Only for PG Course Applicants] Procedure and Application Form for Hostels are available on our website www.pearlacademy.com Applicants of PG Course are entitled for waiver of General Proficiency Test (GPT) only if they have registered a minimum score as mentioned below. Such applicants will be called for Personal Interview directly subject to submission of valid scores. • AIMA – MAT (2017 / 2018) • CAT (2017) • GMAT (2014-2018) The minimum scores of MAT / CAT / GMAT for a waiver of GPT required are as under: • Minimum MAT score of 500 or above • Minimum CAT score of 60 percentile or above • Minimum GMAT score of 450 or above Please Note: Applicants seeking waiver of GPT are required to enclose an attested copy of the relevant valid Score Card along with this application form. In the absence of a copy of valid score card, waiver will not be accepted and the applicant will be required to appear in the GPT. Applicants of Design stream, who are allowed waiver of GPT, will be required to appear for Design Aptitude Test (DAT). Decision to grant waiver of GPT rests with Pearl Academy. Waiver of GPT is not automatic.

96 97 Printed (hard copy) Application: On receipt of your completed Application, an acknowledgement email would be sent to HOW DO YOU APPLY? you, which confirm the Receipt of Application From. This acknowledgement email does not imply that you are eligible for ONLINE the further screening process. It mainly declares that your application has been received. ADMIT CARD Candidates can apply online at www.pearlacademy.com. Guidelines for applying online may be referred for the Common Admit Card for Written Test & Personal Interview: The Admit Cards of all eligible candidates, whose completed purpose. The Prospectus is available at Pearl website free of cost. APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT applications have been received in time, will be available on Pearl Website (www.pearlacademy.com) The Admit Card will mention the date, time and venue of Written Test & Personal Interview. Candidates are advised to There are three options of making payments for application form check Pearl website for updates. Admit cards will not be sent by Post. Credit Card / Debit Card - Candidates applying online through Credit / Debit card are not required to send print out of the application form. TO VIEW/PRINT ADMIT CARD Cash on Counter - Candidates applying online through Cash mode are required to send print-out of the Candidates may VIEW/PRINT ADMIT CARD on admissions.pearlacademy.com. Print your Admit Card and Paste your duly application form and send it along with the cash amount of `1500. Please paste your recent passport size attested passport size photographs. However, in case of any query/issue related to the admissions, you are advised to photograph on the application form, sign it and send it to the below mentioned address along with cash before contact the Academy’s Admission Office: the last date of form submission. Toll Free No. : 1800 103 3005 Demand Draft - Candidates applying online through Demand Draft are required to send print-out of the Email: [email protected] application form and send it along with the Demand Draft of `1500. Please paste your recent passport size HOW CAN YOU PREPARE FOR THESE EXAMINATIONS? photograph on the application form, sign it and send it to the below mentioned address along with the Demand A set of the indicative questions is available on our website www.pearlacademy.com for reference of the candidates. A free Draft before the last date of form submission. online course ‘Design Prep’ is also available on www.pearlacademy.com/designprep that will help you to crack interview, Note: Candidates are advised to keep the following ready with them before applying online: design portfolio or prepare for an interview. • Credit / Debit Card or Cash on counter OR Demand Draft (Demand Draft must be in favour of “CREATIVE ARTS COMMUNICATION OF RESULT TO SELECTED CANDIDATES EDUCATION SOCIETY”, payable at New Delhi) The result of selected candidates will be available on the Academy’s website admissions.pearlacademy.com • Scanned copy of passport size photograph [The photograph must be a recent passport size color picture, PROVISIONAL ADMISSION preferably in white background. Photographswith Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Candidates who have appeared in the qualifying examination (12th / Graduation / equivalent) may also apply for The image should be in .jpg format only. Size of file should not be more than 1 MB]. admission. Such candidates will be offered Provisional Admission upon successfully clearing the Entrance Test / Personal • Scanned copy of valid CAT / MAT / GMAT / NATA score card (if applicable) Interview as per norms of the Academy. Provisionally admitted candidates will be required to give an Undertaking in the • Details of educational qualifications (marks / grade / year of passing etc) prescribed format declaring that they will submit the proof of successfully completing the qualifying examination latest APPLY USING PRINTED (HARD COPY) APPLICATION FORM by 30th November, 2018, failing which their provisional admission is liable to be cancelled. Refund of fee paid is not FOR APPLICATION KIT (PROSPECTUS & APPLICATION FORM) applicable in case of cancellation of provisional admission. • Application Kit (Prospectus and Application Forms) will also be available at all Pearl Academy centres, INDUSTRY-SPONSORED CANDIDATES AND FOREIGN NATIONALS Admissions Office against cash payment of Rs. 1,500/-. A few seats are reserved for industry-sponsored candidates and foreign nationals. Such candidates will have to compete • Application Kit can also be obtained by sending a crossed Demand Draft for Rs. 1,500/- to the following address against the reserved seats for admission. before the last date: Pearl Academy facilitates telephonic and online (Skype / video conferencing) interviews for the international / overseas

ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT applicants. Pearl Academy ENTRANCE EXAMINATION CENTRES A-21/13, Naraina Industrial Area, Phase-II, New Delhi 110028 Based on your application, if you are found eligible, you will be required to appear for an Entrance Examination (written test and personal interview) at one of the Written Test Centers as notified in the Admit Card. The Academy will send the Application Kit on receipt of such a request (accompanied by the Demand Draft) by For convenience of the applicants, Pearl Academy has increased the number of test centers and cities throughout the Registered Post. Candidates are advised to keep a photocopy of the Application form for further reference. Country. List of Test Centre Cities is available on website. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIVED APPLICATION Note: - Other centres may also be added and such information, as well as the exact location of the centres, Online Application: On successful online registration and payment, an acknowledgement email would be sent to will be notified later. you, which would carry the following: - Pearl Academy reserves the right to cancel / add / change any entrance test center (s) due to administrative reasons. a) Confirmation of successful Online Registration & Payment. b) Your Online Application Number. 98 99 WITHDRAWAL OF ADMISSION AND REFUND OF FEE If a successful candidate does not join and applies for refund, the fees deposited by the student shall be refunded after deductions as per Pearl Academy’s refund policy. • For withdrawal of admission and seeking the refund, a candidate is required to submit the Refund Application Form along with original fee receipt, admission letter and undertaking. • The request for withdrawal should be duly signed by him/her and counter signed by his/her parent/guardian. • Requests made verbally, or without the original fee receipt will not be considered. • The Academy is not liable to pay any interest on the fee in case of Withdrawal/Refund. * Please refer to the website www.pearlacademy.com for refund policy. No refund will be entertained for the amount paid for purchase of the Application Form / Prospectus / Online Application.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Pearl Academy is a unit of “Creative Arts Education Society”, a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, New Delhi. 1. The Academic Year and course of 2018 commences wef 4th week of July, 2018. 2. Application fee is `1,500/- (non-refundable) to be paid using Credit Card / Debit Card / Demand Draft or by Cash at Accounts Counter of the Academy. Please keep your Credit Card / Debit Card / Demand Draft ready with you before applying. The Demand Draft should be in favour of “Creative Arts Education Society” payable at New Delhi. 3. Candidates appearing in their final examinations can also apply provisionally. 4. Pearl Academy reserves the right to amend, change or cancel courses including dates of commencement, number of seats, location, courses, content, fee structure etc. with no liability attached to the Academy. 5. Pearl Academy reserves the right to cancel / add / change any Entrance Examination Center(s) due to administrative reasons. Other centers may also be added and such information, as well as the exact location of the centers, will be notified later. 6. Admit cards for Written Test & Personal Interviews for all admission cycles will be available Online only. Candidates are required to download Admit Cards from Pearl Website only. 7. In case of minimum number of students are not enrolled in a particular course, the eligible students will be offered an alternative course /centre, at the sole discretion of the Academy. In such cases, the fee will be refunded as per policy, and the Academy shall not be liable for payment on any interest on the same. 8. Any disputes arising out of the contents of this Prospectus will be subject to Delhi jurisdiction only.

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