ARCH College of Design & Business (ARCH), Jaipur Overview

Vision

To engage the natural potential of an individual through Design Education & Empower them to Evolve, through the spirit for wholistic Co-creation, enabled by positive thought & action.

Mission

• Be an internationally acknowledged design institution, nurturing individuals to develop as innovative professionals and entrepreneurs with requisite skills and social sensitivity.
• Enroll students of pluralistic identities & cultural contexts, and provide them with a learning experience, that inspires and prepares them to be leaders, characterised by creative thinking, innovation and the ability to transform the future.
• Build on an impeccable foundation of research & learning based on a wide spectrum of disciplines, to develop and disseminate knowledge & skills as per the emerging needs of society.
• Develop collaborations with advanced educational foreign institutions in public and private organisations in order to enhance and maintain globally established benchmarks in the quality and standard of education imparted.
• Channelize the creative energies of the rising young population of the country into viable development streams, enabling contribution from them as trained professionals with a usable range of skill sets suited for the industry.
• To revive and renew time-honoured indigenous skills & craft knowledge and practices and bring beneficial developments and changes to rural livelihood through thought and action.
• Enable endeavours towards establishing a 'self-definition for women' by encouraging, empowering and educating women to become professionals & entrepreneurs, helping them to create their own business or social enterprise.

Affiliation & Authorizations:

University of Rajasthan

• ARCH is the first in Rajasthan to introduce a Bachelor of Design affiliated with the University of Rajasthan, a public and state university in Rajasthan.
• The University of Rajasthan is a NAAC Accredited University and is the oldest and largest institution of higher learning in Rajasthan (in terms of enrollments). Founded on January 8th, 1947, the University currently operates 37 PhD courses, 20 M.Phil. courses, 48 Master’s Degree courses, and 14 Bachelor’s degree courses.
• UGC has recognised the University of Rajasthan amongst the top 15 Indian Universities with Potential for Excellence (UPE) in 2012.
• The degrees offered at ARCH through its affiliation with the University of Rajasthan include the Bachelor of Design (B.Des), and the Bachelor of Visual Arts (B.V.A) which are both four years in duration. The Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A), is three years in duration.

Rajasthan ILD Skills University

• ARCH is the first in Rajasthan to introduce B.Voc courses in Design, and M.Voc in Design and Entrepreneurship with the Rajasthan ILD Skills University (RISU).
• RISU is the first Skills University of India in the Government sector and is established in Jaipur. RISU’s UG and PG programmes aspire to integrate vocational training with mainstream education, using National Skills Qualification Framework and strong industry linkages. The skillsoriented programmes, simulation and immersive techniques, expertise in emerging new age skills and collaborations with the best in the field aim to deliver avenues of highly employable vocations and work-ready graduates.
• ARCH offers UG and PG level programmes, affiliated to RISU: The Bachelor of Vocation (M.Voc), is three years in duration. The Masters of Vocation is two years long

Pearson BTEC

• ARCH, in strategic partnership with Pearson, is accredited to deliver Six BTEC Level 5 HND qualifications in Art and Design. Pearson is the largest awarding body in the UK for Academic, Vocational and Work-related qualifications, and the largest education company worldwide. Pearson International is headquartered in London with offices across Europe, Asia and South America.
• The BTEC Level 5 HND qualifications are embedded in the first 3 years of these courses, and includes a Foundation in Art & Design.
• After successful completion of the Level 5 HND in 3 years at ARCH, our students, can progress in the 4th year directly into Graduation year of a BA course abroad and gain a Level 6 ‘top up’ degree in one year, from any of more than 100 Pearson listed universities around the world in the US, Canada, South Africa, Mauritius and Institutions in the UK and Europe as well as with global Universities and Colleges who have an agreement with ARCH.

All India Council for Technical Education Skills Knowledge Provider (Skp)

ARCH has been approved as a SKP (Skills Knowledge Provider) Institution under the NVEQF scheme of AICTE in the applied Arts sector for Jewellery Design, Interior Design & Fashion Design. AICTE oversees the quantitative growth, regulation and proper maintenance of norms and standards in the technical education system in India. National Vocational Education Qualifications Framework NVEQF is a descriptive framework that organises qualifications according to a series of levels of knowledge along with skills. Recognizing the high demand for skill in the country, the Central Advisory Board of Education emphasized the need for a NVEQF.

ARCH Inception

Arch Genesis

ARCH was set up in the year 2000, under the aegis of the ARCH Educational Society to impart industrially and globally relevant, specialized education in Design. Through the 18 years of our existence, we have grown into a strong community of 6000 professionals, alumni, students, teaching faculty and support staff, all of whom, with their incredible energy and enthusiasm, have been a part of our journey. Our nurturing environment offers a place where you meet new people, seek new things, and unearth hidden talents.

Our international representation has increased remarkably over the years, with students & faculty members from Sweden, Japan, Spain, UK, USA, Canada, Nepal, Iran, Korea, Kuwait, Dubai, Colombia, Brazil, etc. choosing to study and contribute with us.

The industry oriented emphasis in learning at ARCH, focuses on employability. Equally significant are the entrepreneurship & skill based courses which impart knowledge and practice of the business aspects of creative industry.

To promote entrepreneurship, ARCH has conducted several workshops for Skilled Entrepreneurship Development Courses sponsored by government bodies. The Incubation cell at the Jaipur campus provides budding entrepreneurs with the appropriate environment and support for taking their concept from ideation stage to execution.

AIEED - is the All India Entrance Examination for Design being conducted by ARCH since 2011, is a one of its kind exam which can be taken by students from all parts of India. Accessible also to interested students the world over, it has interactive components at its core and a random selection of questions from specially formulated question banks at its peripheral. This interesting online exam is designed to facilitate ease of use for students, for assessment of abilities supporting aspirations for a career in Design.

The academy offers a wide gamut of industry oriented courses of international standards with university certification. Experienced faculty members are involved in the development of curriculum, to ensure that these courses offer the right combination of practical and theoretical skills, with the latest techniques, processes and thinking supported by an understanding of the socio-cultural context & industry needs.

Inception & Journey

Courses offered include Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Certificate level courses in Fashion, Interior, Product, Jewellery, Graphic, Photography, Digital Design and Design Communication, coupled with specialized courses combining Design education with Business and Entrepreneurial knowledge. ARCH is affiliated to the University of Rajasthan for Bachelor of Design Degree (B.Des) along with Master Degree in GPEM. ARCH is also affiliated to the Rajasthan ILD Skills University (RISU) for Bachelor and Master’s in Vocational studies. ARCH in strategic partnership with Pearson, is accredited to deliver six BTEC Level 5 HND qualifications in Art & Design.

ARCH Jaipur campus is built in 60000 sq. ft in the heart of the city in close proximity to the World Trade Park & the Jaipur International airport. Acomodation Facilities adjoining the Campus makes it convenient for the outstation students.

The campus has been strategically designed with spacious interiors and focal points for showcasing student and faculty projects, facilitating academic needs of the programmes and to encourage individual explorations in a student’s creative journey. Open harmonious and well-lit spaces, encourage a sense of participation and involvement thereby enabling the students to identify and upgrade their skills.

Since Jaipur is a thriving student city, the college experience at ARCH is more than just classroom learning. It is about discovering and developing an understanding of the culture while being exposed to the art, craft, and talent of the local creators. Proximity to one of the Government designated industrial areas, helps students to easily connect with the artisans of various creative industries .By practicing and contributing to the study of Design, through active involvement and observation, students enhance their learning experience.

Easily accessible and located in one of the prime areas of the city, Jaipur campus offers a balanced combination of academic life and personal experiences.

Complete Address- Plot No. 9, Govind Marg, Malviya Nagar Institutional Area, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur

Contact Details Including Phone Numbers, Mobile Nos, Fax, Email Address etc-

Phone +91-141-4060500 / 02 / 03

Mobile +91 9414070678

Toll Free 1800 3070 0626

Fax +91-141-4060501

Email ID [email protected]

[email protected]

Institution Website URL- https://www.archedu.org