Ever wondered why humans are attracted to good design? Maybe it’s the eye-pleasing visuals or the ease of use that humans are drawn towards. As rightfully said by Designer and Author Robert L. Peters, “Design creates culture. Culture shapes values. Values determine the future,” this quote truly describes the significance of design in human life. Designers have the ability to solve complex issues through simple yet innovative means. These are the designers whose intelligence is invisible to the masses.
Further speculating, ever wondered how these masterminds are nurtured? Such skilled artists are sculptured in prestigious institutions such as Design Media & Edutainment School (DMES). The school was set up in 2016 with the sole vision of providing holistic knowledge and education to students and professionals who aspire to create a mark in the design field. It emphasizes on practical learning approach, which inculcates the production practices currently being practiced in the industry. Further, the focus is on promoting experiential learning and exposure development for students so that it can render them industry-ready.
The Rise of DMES
Joint efforts of Sathish Narayanan and Ms. Sridevi Sathish led to the formation of DMES. Sathish, the Founder, and Director of DMES have a 22-year long career span in the design and creative arts industry. He is an animator, educator, speaker, consultant, and director in this domain. He is also the Graphic Design Technology Skill Expert for India Skills and World Skills and has also been training participants for this grand event since 2013. Recently, he helped India win Bronze at World Skills International Kazan, Russia. Under his tremendous leadership, achievements, and immense contribution to International Skills Olympics, DMES is now an official training center for potential India and World Skills candidates.
An Artist’s Curriculum
With high caliber personalities supporting education, the school offers advanced levels of interdisciplinary research and training in the fields of art and design. The curriculum comprises triple certification programs, which are divided into Advanced Diploma, B.Sc. degree in Media, Graphics, Animation, and a Certification from Media & Entertainment Skills Council.
With respect to the curriculum, Sathish said, “The course curriculum that has been designed by us is such that the students learn a subject through experimentation, research, innovative thinking, and analytical approach. Our highly experienced faculty members help to guide our students in effective job learning.” At DMES, the creative courses offered are:
- Animation Film Design
- Film & TV Production
- Communication Design
- Visual Effects Design
- Game AR & VR Design
- Industrial Design Foundation
The curriculum is divided into six levels and each student undergoes all of them in order to become a noted professional in the field. It includes Foundation Course; Pathway Program; Upskilling Program; Specialist; Industry Ready; and Graduation Program.
Each of these domains enables students to obtain diverse job opportunities. Some of the career options for students include graphic designer, 3D game artist, web designer, compositing artist, roto artists, entrepreneur, UI & UX designer, etc.
The above-mentioned curriculum is frequently regulated and updated according to the standards of the industry. DMES offers students with additional study modules that are always up-to-date and compliant with the National Skills Development Mission. The programs are always in line with the industry and well designed to help students reach their full creative potential. Students being the center of attention are also updated constantly with the industry’s latest trends and happenings and are taught with relevant skills for the same.
More Reasons to opt for DMES
Ensuring all-around development, DMES fosters students to interact and learn from each other. “We encourage students to be on a constant research and development mode that will promote their creative thinking, analytical approach, that will enable them to be a part of healthy debates which will in-turn develop them into greater heights”, says Sathish.
At DMES, students are offered one-on-one attention from faculties that help them to enhance their talent and boost their confidence. The faculty at DMES are all industry trained and professionals in their respective fields. Students are provided with guidance to help them achieve their full potential in terms of the abilities they want to achieve.
Following the prime goal of creating exceptional designers, DMES encourages students to attend seminars, events, exhibitions that will help them increase their skills and knowledge from eminent personnel.
Rotoscoping the Future
In the future, DMES plans to collaborate with colleges and universities in order to enhance and encourage skills training programs. With the support of the Media & Entertainment Training Council and the National Skills Development Council, the school wants to set up skill-specific courses to help students attain the training and knowledge that will make them industry-ready. The institute expects to be aligned with more colleges and skills experts, not only from India but from around the world, to help students acquire expertise and experience in the field that they are about to pursue.
