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The Jaipur campus was designed by architects Morphogenesis and completed in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.archdaily.com/40716/pearl-academy-of-fashion-morphogenesis/|title=Pearl Academy of Fashion / Morphogenesis|date=13 November 2009|website=Archdaily.com|accessdate=30 September 2017}}</ref> The design uses traditional cooling methods found in the desert environment of [[Rajasthan]], such as a step-well in the centre and the use of [[Jali]]-inspired structures.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://inhabitat.com/pearl-academy-london/|title=Pearl Academy of Fashion by Morphogenesis|website=Inhabitat.com|accessdate=30 September 2017}}</ref> It won the award for 'Best Learning Building' at the World Architecture Festival Awards held in Barcelona, Spain in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldarchitecturefestival.com/winners.cfm?eventYear=2009|title=World Architecture Festival|website=Worldarchitecturefestival.com|accessdate=30 September 2017|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130730053127/http://www.worldarchitecturefestival.com/winners.cfm?eventYear=2009|archivedate=30 July 2013}}</ref> The Jaipur campus of Pearl Academy recently hosted the Jaipur Design Carnival. Jaipur Design Carnival was conceived as a designers’ festival to celebrate the power of design. Many creative practitioners from diverse fields design participated in the event. There were panel discussions, fashion shows, live music, workshops, and display of artifacts. The event was organized by the faculty and students of Pearl Academy Jaipur and the workshops were conducted by students of Pearl Jaipur. |
The Jaipur campus was designed by architects Morphogenesis and completed in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.archdaily.com/40716/pearl-academy-of-fashion-morphogenesis/|title=Pearl Academy of Fashion / Morphogenesis|date=13 November 2009|website=Archdaily.com|accessdate=30 September 2017}}</ref> The design uses traditional cooling methods found in the desert environment of [[Rajasthan]], such as a step-well in the centre and the use of [[Jali]]-inspired structures.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://inhabitat.com/pearl-academy-london/|title=Pearl Academy of Fashion by Morphogenesis|website=Inhabitat.com|accessdate=30 September 2017}}</ref> It won the award for 'Best Learning Building' at the World Architecture Festival Awards held in Barcelona, Spain in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldarchitecturefestival.com/winners.cfm?eventYear=2009|title=World Architecture Festival|website=Worldarchitecturefestival.com|accessdate=30 September 2017|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130730053127/http://www.worldarchitecturefestival.com/winners.cfm?eventYear=2009|archivedate=30 July 2013}}</ref> The Jaipur campus of Pearl Academy recently hosted the Jaipur Design Carnival. Jaipur Design Carnival was conceived as a designers’ festival to celebrate the power of design. Many creative practitioners from diverse fields design participated in the event. There were panel discussions, fashion shows, live music, workshops, and display of artifacts. The event was organized by the faculty and students of Pearl Academy Jaipur and the workshops were conducted by students of Pearl Jaipur. |
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The latest campus (Mumbai) was officially launched on 16 April 2014 by [[Sussanne Khan]], Interior Designer and founder of design studio 'The Charcoal Project', who announced her support for students of the academy by way of Scholarships.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aninews.in/videogallery5/22411-sussanne-roshan-teams-up-with-pearl-academy.html|title=Asia’s Premier News Agency - India News, Business & Political, National & International, Bollywood, Sports|website=Aninews.in|accessdate=30 September 2017}}</ref> |
The latest campus (Mumbai) was officially launched on 16 April 2014 by [[Sussanne Khan]], Interior Designer and founder of design studio 'The Charcoal Project', who announced her support for students of the academy by way of Scholarships.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aninews.in/videogallery5/22411-sussanne-roshan-teams-up-with-pearl-academy.html|title=Asia’s Premier News Agency - India News, Business & Political, National & International, Bollywood, Sports|website=Aninews.in|accessdate=30 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140420032323/http://www.aninews.in/videogallery5/22411-sussanne-roshan-teams-up-with-pearl-academy.html|archive-date=20 April 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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Pearl Utsav<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blog.pearlacademy.com/2017/03/29/catch-the-glimpses-of-pearl-utsav-our-annual-college-fest/|title=Catch the glimpses of Pearl Utsav, our Annual College Fest {{!}} Pearl Academy|website=Blog.pearlacademy.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-09-22}}</ref> is a fest organized annually by students to serve as a platform for demonstrating talent in music, drama, dance and other performing arts. |
Pearl Utsav<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://blog.pearlacademy.com/2017/03/29/catch-the-glimpses-of-pearl-utsav-our-annual-college-fest/|title=Catch the glimpses of Pearl Utsav, our Annual College Fest {{!}} Pearl Academy|website=Blog.pearlacademy.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-09-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922145250/https://blog.pearlacademy.com/2017/03/29/catch-the-glimpses-of-pearl-utsav-our-annual-college-fest/|archive-date=22 September 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> is a fest organized annually by students to serve as a platform for demonstrating talent in music, drama, dance and other performing arts. |
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Revision as of 21:53, 2 May 2020
Former names | Pearl Academy of Fashion |
|---|---|
| Established | 1993 |
| President | Nandita Abraham |
Academic staff | 347 |
| Students | 4500 |
| Location | , |
| Campus | Delhi-NCR (Noida and Rajouri Garden), Jaipur, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore |
| Website | Official website |
Pearl Academy (formerly Pearl Academy of Fashion) is an institute offering undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma pathways in design, fashion, media, and business.
History
Starting with a campus in Okhla in South Delhi, the academy later moved to a larger campus in Naraina, in the West of the city.
Expansion saw campuses being added in Jaipur (2005) and Mumbai (2014).[1] The Jaipur centre moved to a custom design-and-build campus in 2008, after which another campus in Noida opened in 2012. Kolkata & Bangalore campus will start to function from 2020.
In 2012 the institute's name was changed to Pearl Academy.[citation needed]
The academy has over 4,500 students and more than 340 academic staff.
Campuses
As of November 2019[update] the institution has six centers in India: Delhi NCR West, the academy's oldest campus, located at Naraina; Delhi South which is located in New Friends Colony; Pearl Academy Jaipur, located at Kukas; and another campus in Mumbai located in Andheri. Kolkata and Bangalore campus will start to function from 2020.
The Jaipur campus was designed by architects Morphogenesis and completed in 2008.[2] The design uses traditional cooling methods found in the desert environment of Rajasthan, such as a step-well in the centre and the use of Jali-inspired structures.[3] It won the award for 'Best Learning Building' at the World Architecture Festival Awards held in Barcelona, Spain in 2009.[4] The Jaipur campus of Pearl Academy recently hosted the Jaipur Design Carnival. Jaipur Design Carnival was conceived as a designers’ festival to celebrate the power of design. Many creative practitioners from diverse fields design participated in the event. There were panel discussions, fashion shows, live music, workshops, and display of artifacts. The event was organized by the faculty and students of Pearl Academy Jaipur and the workshops were conducted by students of Pearl Jaipur.
The latest campus (Mumbai) was officially launched on 16 April 2014 by Sussanne Khan, Interior Designer and founder of design studio 'The Charcoal Project', who announced her support for students of the academy by way of Scholarships.[5]
Academics
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The Academy has the following Schools: School of Fashion, Styling & Textiles, School of Design, School of Media & Journalism, and School of Creative Business.
Apart from the flagship program in Fashion Design, notable[citation needed] courses include Interior Product Design and Luxury Brand Management, both among the first in India for these subjects. For the academic year 2017–18, Pearl introduced scholarships for new entrants.
International alliances
Pearl Academy is a member of Global University Systems (GUS)
At Pearl, many international students enroll for a semester / one full year – level study or opt for customized programs of 6 – 8 weeks duration to understand the Indian manufacturing, retail, craft & heritage, garment industry, traditional fabrics, accessories, embroideries, graphic design, jewelry design, fashion merchandising & apparel production, etc.
Post Graduate Diploma and PG Professional Diploma courses are validated by Domus Academy, Milan (Italy). Domus Academy was founded in Milan in 1982 as the first postgraduate design school in Italy, and as an open project focusing on the Italian Design and Fashion experience.
National Alliances
The existing collaborations include that with Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID), Retailers Association of India (RAI), Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and is affiliated to AMHSSC (Apparel, Made-ups, Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council)
Student life
Pearl Utsav[6] is a fest organized annually by students to serve as a platform for demonstrating talent in music, drama, dance and other performing arts.
References
- ^ "In Gear". Archived from the original on 11 March 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ "Pearl Academy of Fashion / Morphogenesis". Archdaily.com. 13 November 2009. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
- ^ "Pearl Academy of Fashion by Morphogenesis". Inhabitat.com. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
- ^ "World Architecture Festival". Worldarchitecturefestival.com. Archived from the original on 30 July 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
- ^ "Asia's Premier News Agency - India News, Business & Political, National & International, Bollywood, Sports". Aninews.in. Archived from the original on 20 April 2014. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
- ^ "Catch the glimpses of Pearl Utsav, our Annual College Fest | Pearl Academy". Blog.pearlacademy.com. Archived from the original on 22 September 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2017.